Paris Hilton recently responded with emotion and strength after facing cruel comments about her baby son, Phoenix. What began as a sweet photo-sharing moment quickly turned upsetting, as some people online made harsh and unnecessary remarks about the child’s appearance.
The 42-year-old shared pictures of her 8-month-old son, Phoenix Barron, during his first visit to New York City. The milestone should have been joyful, but instead, some online users focused on how Phoenix looked, leaving hurtful comments that quickly spread. One TikTok video even highlighted the negative attention, prompting Hilton to speak up. She reassured her followers that her little boy is “completely healthy” and simply “has a big brain.”
In a follow-up message posted to her Instagram Stories, Hilton opened up about how deeply the comments affected her. “Living in the public eye, I’ve learned to expect opinions,” she wrote. “But when those opinions target a child—my child—it crosses the line.” The message revealed her heartbreak and the emotional toll the situation took on her.
“I’ve always tried to build a world filled with kindness and acceptance,” she added. “Seeing people speak so cruelly about someone so innocent is painful beyond words.” As a first-time mom, Hilton admitted that she often feels caught in a no-win situation. “If I don’t post about him, people think I’m hiding him. If I do, others feel free to say mean things.”
Still, Paris made it clear that she wouldn’t let the negativity define her experience as a mother. She described Phoenix as “my greatest gift” and called him “healthy, beautiful, and everything I ever dreamed of.” She also shared how long she had waited to become a mom and how much she cherishes every single moment with her son.
She ended her message with a powerful reminder for everyone: “Children are precious. Please, let’s show more kindness and empathy toward each other—especially toward those who are just starting their lives.”
Phoenix was born through surrogacy on January 16, 2023, more than a year after Hilton and Carter Reum got married. She first introduced him to the world with a touching photo of his tiny hand in hers, writing, “You are already loved beyond words.”
In a recent interview, Hilton said she’s felt deeply supported by her family—especially her parents, Kathy and Rick Hilton, and her sister Nicky. “They’re completely in love with Phoenix,” she said, noting that she often turns to them for parenting help. “I’m lucky to have such a close, loving family around us.”
Now embracing motherhood in the spotlight, Hilton remains focused on what matters most: giving her son a life full of love, support, and protection—no matter what the internet says.
