Perez Hilton (whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr.) has spent more than two decades in the spotlight as one of entertainment’s most notorious gossip bloggers and media personalities. He rose to fame in the mid-2000s thanks to his controversial celebrity news website, PerezHilton.com, which became known for its unfiltered commentary on some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. And while his professional life has often made headlines, fans have been curious about his personal life — particularly whether he’s married, whether he has children and if he’s ever publicly discussed his romantic relationships.
Here’s what to know about Perez’s family life.
Does Perez Hilton Have Kids?
Yes. Perez is the proud father of three children, all of whom were born via surrogate. He welcomed his first child, son Mario Armando Lavandeira III, in February 2013. He later welcomed his children Mia Alma Lavandeira, in May 2015, and Mayte Amor Lavandeira, in October 2017.
Occasionally, Perez shares glimpses of his home life with his children on social media. He has spoken openly about choosing to become a parent on his own and has credited surrogacy with helping his goals of becoming a father. In a previous op-ed with the Huffington Post, Perez wrote that his children are “all [his] genetically.”
“Each was born thanks to the generosity of a different surrogate, using eggs from the same anonymous donor,” he explained. “I used an agency to guide me through the whole process, which can be quite complicated (and expensive).”
Is Perez Hilton Married?
No, Perez has never been married. The media personality has built his family as a single dad and has spoken candidly over the years about embracing parenthood without waiting to find a spouse or long-term partner.
During a March 2013 interview with the Los Angeles Times, Perez memorably said “boyfriends and husbands may come and go, but kids are forever,” adding that he “didn’t want to keep waiting” to start his own family.
Has Perez Hilton Ever Revealed His Relationships?
Perez, who is openly gay, has kept his romantic life much more private than his professional one. Although he’s occasionally discussed dating, he has rarely identified any partners or shared details about serious relationships.
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