Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., known professionally as Perez Hilton, is an American blogger, columnist, and media personality. His blog, PerezHilton.com, is known for posts covering gossip items about celebrities. He is also known for posting tabloid photos over which he has added his own captions or "doodles". His blog has garnered controversy for its attitude, its practice of outing of alleged closeted celebrities, and its role in the increasing coverage of celebrities in all forms of media. In addition to his blogging, Hilton has written three books, hosts a podcast with Chris Booker, runs two YouTube channels, and has acted in two off-Broadway shows. In 2018, he was dubbed "the original celebrity social media influencer" by BroadwayWorld.
Born: | Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr, March 23, 1978, Miami, Florida, US |
Occupation: | Blogger, television personality, author, columnist |
Years active: | 2001–present |
Children: | 3 |
Twitter: | Perez Hilton's Twitter profile |
IMDb: | Perez Hilton's IMDb |
About Perez Hilton
Celebrity gossip columnist who started one of the most popular celebrity news blogs in history, Perezhilton.com.
Before Fame
Born Mario Armando Lavandeira, Jr., he tried acting and got involved with LGBT organizations.
Achievement
His first blog, PageSixSixSix.com, was called Hollywoods most hated website by The Insider.
Family Life
His parents are named Teresita and Mario Lavandeira. He has a son named Mario Armando Lavandeira III and daughters named Mia Alma and Mayte Amor, all of which were born via surrogate.
Associations
Some people claim that he is partially responsible for outing Lance Bass.
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