Perez Hilton (real name: Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr.) has spent decades in the spotlight as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable gossip bloggers, but apart from the headlines, he prioritizes his children. As a devoted father of three, the media personality — known for his controversial celebrity gossip platform — has frequently shared glimpses of his family life over the years.
Learn more about Perez, his personal life and his three kids below.
Perez rose to fame in the early 2000s with his celebrity gossip website, PerezHilton.com. Known for his often controversial commentary on some of Hollywood’s most famous stars, he became one of the internet’s most influential bloggers at the height of tabloid culture.
In addition to running his website, Perez has appeared on numerous TV programs, hosted podcasts and written books. Though, over the years, he has shifted his focus toward parenting and his own family.
No, Perez has never been married. While the openly gay blogger has been open about his dating life over the years, Perez chose to become a parent on his own.
The Miami, Florida, native has spoken candidly about his decision to have children as a single father, explaining that building a family was a lifelong dream regardless of whether he had a partner.
During a March 2013 interview with the Los Angeles Times, Perez said he knew he’d be a single father because “boyfriends and husbands may come and go, but kids are forever.”
