Paris Hilton Says Her Heart ‘Hurts’ After Comments About Son’s Head: ‘Cruel and Hateful’

Paris Hilton is sharing her pain over the backlash over a recent photo of her 8-month-old son Phoenix Barron.

The TV personality explained on her Instagram Story that it was “unacceptable” for followers to “target” her child after making offensive comments.

On October 19, Hilton (42) posted a series of photos on Instagram of her son, who she shares with husband Carter Reuma, to mark his first trip to New York. A TikTok user pointed out the negative response to the post, prompting Hilton to respond that her “angel is perfectly healthy” and “just has a big brain.”

Paris Hilton responds to online comments about son Phoenix’s head: ‘My angel is perfectly healthy’

Hilton expanded on her response to comments about Phoenix’s head in an Instagram Story post on Monday. “Living in the spotlight, comments are inevitable, but targeting my child, or anyone else, is unacceptable,” she began.

Hilton wrote that she was “deeply” hurt by the public’s reaction. “This hurts my heart more than words can describe. I have worked hard to foster an environment of nothing but love, respect and acceptance, and I expect the same in return,” the new mom wrote.

The Paris in love The star added that navigating motherhood as a social media personality has put her under scrutiny.

Paris Hilton says her heart ‘hurts’ after comment about son’s head.

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“If I don’t post my child, people will assume I’m not a good mother, and if I post it, there are some people who are cruel and hateful. I am a proud working mom and my child is perfectly healthy, adorable and angelic,” Hilton wrote, adding that her son has become the “greatest blessing” in her life.

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“I’ve dreamed of being a mom ever since I can remember,” she explained. “Every day with him is a reminder of what is truly important.”

Hilton concluded: “It’s hard to imagine that there are people in the world who would target such innocence. I hope people can treat each other with more kindness and empathy.”

Paris Hilton’s response to critics in a TikTok comment from October 19.

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Hilton and Reum, 42, quietly welcomed their first child together via surrogate on Jan. 16 after tying the knot in 2021. Hilton announced Phoenix’s arrival eight days after his birth on Instagram with a close-up photo of her holding his hand, writing, ” You are already loved without words 💙.”

Hilton also told PEOPLE that she and Reum are not alone in raising their little boy. They have help from the “Stars Are Blind” singer’s parents — mom Kathy Hilton and dad Rick Hilton.

“[My parents] I’m just obsessed with him,” Hilton said. “I always call my mom and my sister [Nicky Hilton] for advice, and I’m really lucky to be so close to my family, so I have such a great support group.”

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