America’s Next Top Model cycle 1 winner Adrianne Curry says she has forgiven celebrity blogger Perez Hilton for years of harassment, following his recent hospitalization after a disturbing TikTok livestream.
Curry, who won the first season of the reality competition show in 2003, posted an emotional video on Instagram where she directly addressed Hilton and offered her forgiveness. This comes after Hilton was rushed to a hospital on August 4, 2026, following a livestream where he appeared to harm himself with a knife.
The former model detailed the years of bullying she endured from Hilton during his peak years as a celebrity gossip blogger. She explained that he targeted her with graphic doodles on her photos and encouraged his readers to join in on the harassment.
“For years he targeted me and harassed me. He drew wieners that were erect all over, near my face, splurging into my mouth and all over my face. He bullied me and got the public to bully me. This was during his peak years.”
Despite their difficult past, Curry chose to take a different approach when she learned about Hilton’s hospitalization. She shared that she wants him to know his life has value and that she wishes him peace.
“I also want him to see me saying that his life has value and that I wish him peace, and I don’t want anything bad to happen to him.”
Speaking directly to Hilton in her video, Curry said, “I forgive you, I don’t think you should be hurting yourself, and I hope you get f—ing better”. She acknowledged that forgiving someone who never asked for forgiveness was difficult, but she believed it was the right thing to do.
Years of Harassment During Hilton’s Peak Years
Curry’s feud with Hilton dates back to the mid-2000s when Hilton was one of the most influential celebrity bloggers on the internet. He was known for his unfiltered opinions and for drawing crude images on paparazzi photos of celebrities.
Curry became one of his frequent targets after winning America’s Next Top Model. She explained that Hilton would post altered images of her with explicit drawings, which led to public bullying from his readers.
In a 2007 appearance on Chelsea Lately, Curry discussed the feud and explained that she never said anything about Hilton, but he continued writing about her on his blog.
The bullying continued for years, and Curry said it took a toll on her. However, she chose to put the past behind her when she saw Hilton in a vulnerable state.
The Hospitalization Incident That Changed Everything
On August 4, 2026, Perez Hilton went live on TikTok from his home in the Miami area. During the livestream, he appeared to be self-harming with a knife. Concerned viewers reported the incident to police, who responded to his home.
Police safely transported Hilton to a local hospital, where he is currently receiving medical attention. According to updates shared by his family, Hilton is undergoing a multi-day psychiatric evaluation.
Hilton’s family released a statement revealing that his three young children, along with his niece and sister, were in the Miami home just minutes before the livestream began. When it became clear that Hilton was experiencing a severe mental health crisis, they fled to protect the children from witnessing further trauma.
The family confirmed on August 5 that Hilton had been able to communicate with them, calling it “a hopeful sign”.
Curry’s First Video Urged People Not to Monetize the Incident
Before posting her forgiveness video, Curry had already spoken out about the situation. On August 5, she posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) urging people not to monetize the video of Hilton’s self-harm.
“I pray for Perez Hilton to find peace and know his life has meaning. We were NOT friends when I had my 5 minutes of fame. However, I know hes been through the ringer and had sepsis and almost died…which can cause psychological issues. Stop trying to monetize off that video.”
Curry referred to Hilton’s earlier health scare this year, when he spent 21 days hospitalized after the flu progressed into an ulcer, a perforation, and then sepsis. She suggested that such medical trauma could cause psychological issues.
In her first video, Curry called the behavior of people using Hilton’s situation for clicks “disgusting”. She said she heard Hilton was on a “redemption arc” and appreciated that, adding that she prayed he would know his life has meaning and purpose.
Some commenters accused Curry of monetizing the situation by posting about it, which prompted her to post the follow-up video where she offered her forgiveness.
Forgiveness: A Difficult but Necessary Choice
In her forgiveness video, Curry explained why she chose to forgive Hilton even though he never asked for it. She said that when people are down, you have to come out as the better person.
“It would be really, really, really easy for me to kick him when he’s down. It’s really hard to practice this. You can’t get him any more down than that. You don’t have to kick him anymore.”
Curry also shared that she has been in dark places herself and knows what it feels like to need support from unexpected places.
“I think sometimes that’s what it takes – not your friends rallying round you, but people who should hate you saying, ‘Hey, your life has value, don’t do this.’ At least that’s what it used to be like for me because I’ve been in some dark places.”
She emphasized that she does not want anything bad to happen to Hilton and hopes he recovers. Curry’s message of forgiveness stands out as many celebrities who had difficult relationships with Hilton have also spoken out, some with more critical takes.
Other Celebrities Also Speak Out
Curry is not the only celebrity who has offered support to Hilton despite past conflicts. TJ Jackson, the son of Tito Jackson and nephew of Michael Jackson, also posted about Hilton’s hospitalization.
“He hasn’t been nice to many celebs including my family. Nevertheless I never want to see anyone broken and in such a dark place. I am praying for his healing and his health.”
Jackson noted that Hilton had previously questioned whether reports of Michael Jackson’s death in 2009 were a publicity stunt, but Hilton later apologized for those comments. Jackson expressed hope that Hilton would find his way and inspire others who make a living speaking negatively about others to choose a different path.
Ireland Baldwin, the model daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, also shared her thoughts on Instagram Story. She catalogued years of alleged humiliation before concluding that Hilton’s children “deserve better and a healthy father” and that she hopes he “gets the help he needs and heals”.
Hilton’s Family Shares Update
Hilton’s family released a statement saying the past several days had been “nearly unbearable”. Their top priority is helping his children process what they witnessed.
On August 5, they confirmed that Hilton had been able to communicate, calling it “a hopeful sign”. An insider close to Hilton for over 20 years told the Daily Mail that Hilton is “really suffering” and is “a man in a lot of pain”.
The insider added that Hilton is focused on the physical aspects of his recovery but noted that everything is tied together. “No one deserves the torment he’s going through,” the insider said.
Curry’s Life After ANTM
Since winning America’s Next Top Model in 2003, Curry has moved away from the Hollywood lifestyle. She now lives in Montana with her husband Matthew Rhode and works as an Avon sales representative.
Curry has been open about her health struggles, including her decision to have her breast implants removed. She has described her life as a “non-Hollywood” existence and has advocated for women accepting natural signs of aging.
She has also spoken critically about her experience on ANTM, claiming that contestants were starved and sleep-deprived during production. Despite her criticisms of the show, her win launched her career and made her a recognizable figure in pop culture.
Curry’s decision to forgive Hilton shows a significant shift from the person who once endured his bullying. Her message of compassion during a difficult time has resonated with many who have followed her career and their public feud.
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