Jared Padalecki Clarifies Well Wishes for Perez Hilton Amid Controversy: "I Had No Idea"

Jared Padalecki, the beloved Supernatural star, is clarifying his well wishes for controversial celebrity blogger, Perez Hilton, who recently landed in the hospital following a disturbing livestream. In an unexpected turn of events, Padalecki took to Twitter on August 9th to address the backlash he received for expressing concern over Hilton's wellbeing. He wrote, "I had absolutely no idea about his past. I'm sorry." Earlier that day, Padalecki sent out a message wishing Hilton a swift recovery after the influencer posted a disturbing livestream displaying apparent self-harm, leading to hospitalization and a 72-hour mental health evaluation. The incident also prompted multiple 911 calls from concerned fans and family members. As Padalecki's well wishes sparked controversy due to Hilton's history of bullying celebrities and their families, the actor quietly deleted his message and later tweeted, "I have never in my life... looked him up or gone to one of his sites." He explained that he felt it was important to extend grace and forgiveness to those who may have caused harm in the past. Padalecki further clarified that he does not support Hilton's past actions, stating, "I truly didn’t know anything about the extent to what he has done." He added, "I don’t stand for or support any of his past actions. I'm sorry if my words caused any harm." While Hilton has yet to publicly address his hospitalization or the controversial livestream, his family released a statement on August 8th confirming that he remains hospitalized under Florida's Baker Act. They also shared updates on his condition, stating that he sustained significant blood loss during the incident and that his treatment and recovery will be a long process. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.