Jared Padalecki had recently posted in support of Perez Hilton over his hospitalization last Tuesday. However, after netizens informed him of the blogger’s past actions, the ‘Supernatural’ actor quickly deleted the post and explained that he was not fully aware of what Hilton does. (Instagram)

Trigger wrning: This article contains mentions of suicide and self harm. Reader’s discretion is advised.Following Perez Hilton’s hospitalisation on Tuesday, Jared Padalecki was one of the celebs who publicly reached out to the gossip blogger to wish him well. However, he soon faced heavy online criticism for his comments and support for Hilton; thus, he deleted his posts, insisting he knew little about Hilton’s past actions. Read to know more about what happened.

Jared Padalecki apologises for showing moral support to Perez Hilton

‘Supernatural’ actor Jared Padalecki recently issued an apology after he deleted his post about Perez Hilton, following the blogger’s mental health scare, which resulted in his hospitalisation on Tuesday last week. Netizens online had then informed him of Perez Hilton’s extensive coverage of celebrities’ personal lives, including his own.After deleting his initial post, he wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), “I didn’t know. It’s been brought to my attention. I’m sorry.” He further added, “I had heard of him. Obviously. I had heard that he hadn’t exactly ‘been kind’ to me in the past. So, my thought is always to give grace and forgiveness to those who may have tried to ‘harm’ you… in my experience, it usually works out better than holding a grudge or wishing punishment on someone else.”He further mentioned in his post that he genuinely did not know the extent of what Hilton had done in the past, and told fans that he would be mindful about all of this from now on. He concluded, “I simply thought he was a ‘tabloid’ type of sensationalist journalist. I DO NOT stand for, or support, ANY of the actions I just now found out that he has committed. Full stop. I’m sorry if my words caused any harm. And I hope you ALL are well out there and taking care of yourselves.”

What was Jared Padalecki’s initial post about Perez Hilton?

Padalecki had commented about Perez Hilton on his social media account. He had drawn from his own experience with mental health issues and had told Hilton that “this too shall pass.”His full post, which has now been deleted, reads, “Hey @PerezHilton. Just wanted to reach out and let you know that you’re in my thoughts. This ‘being human’ is a strange thing. Exhilarating. Exhausting. Fast. Slow. Wonderful…. And… at times… awful. I hope you are trying as best as you can to be kind to yourself right now. Please surround yourself with the love and support that all humans deserve. This too shall pass. You got this.”

What happened to Perez Hilton?

Last week, while on a live stream on TikTok, the blogger appeared to be covered in blood with a knife in his hand. Multiple people who watched the live stream repeatedly called the police out of concern for Hilton. Authorities reached the site on time, after which Hilton was rushed to a nearby hospital. He has been admitted to a hospital under Florida’s Baker Act, and his communication is limited to his immediate family members and doctors. A statement was released about his health on his official website, which read, “Perez’s condition remains serious but stable. He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days. His treatment and recovery will be a long process. We are grateful that Perez was able to spend time with his mother and sister yesterday.”Perez Hilton is a famous tabloid journalist, a blogger and gossip columnist who has been active since the early 2000s, and is known and criticised for his reporting on celebrity rumours and extensive coverage about their personal life among other things.DISCLAIMER:If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, or mental illness, please seek professional help immediately from a doctor, mental health expert, or NGO. Helplines are also available.