Padalecki Reverses Perez Hilton Support, Says He Didn’t Know Hilton’s Past

Jared Padalecki deleted a post wishing well to Perez Hilton and issued an apology after learning about Hilton’s past actions, insisting he did not endorse Hilton and had no idea of the extent of his past. Padalecki had previously known Hilton as a controversial figure and stressed offering grace, while Hilton had recently been involved in a self-harm incident and hospitalized. Padalecki has also spoken publicly about his own mental-health struggles and suicide-ideation treatment, urging kindness and forgiveness. Crisis resources are provided in the piece.