After Paris Hilton, 42, shared an adorable new photo of her son, Phoenix, 9 mos., via Instagram on October 19, many haters were quick to leave negative comments about the child’s appearance. Many of the proud mother’s 24.9 million followers left notes about the baby’s skull and overall look. Two days later, Paris took to the comments section of a TikTok video made by a fan to defend Phoenix.
“There are some sick people in this world,” The Simple Life alum quipped. “My angel is perfectly healthy. And yes, of course he has been to a doctor, he just has a large brain.” The fan who shared the TikTok clip made the video in defense of Paris and her child and also called out the haters in the caption. “Dude if you’re bullying babies you should be getting your head checked,” the content creator captioned the post.
The photo that sparked conversation among Paris’ followers was the series of snapshots she shared on social media a few days prior to the clap back. In the carousel of photos, the 42-year-old cradled Phoenix on her lap in celebration of his first trip to the Big Apple. “My precious angel baby Phoenix’s first time in NYC,” she captioned the post. Despite the hateful comments, many of Paris’ admirers and celeb pals gushed over the nine-month-old.
“Omg!!! So precious!!!” Demi Lovato swooned, while designer Diane von Furstenberg added, “How adorable ! Bravo !” Meanwhile, few others shamed the online haters for their negative comments. “IMAGINE being an adult making fun of a innocent baby! Sad world we live in,” one fan penned, while another chimed in with, “Adults making fun of a Baby… wow shame on you.” Paris welcomed her only child via surrogate with her husband, Carter Reum, 42, at the start of 2023.
Aside from the commentary on Phoenix’s appearance, Paris took to Instagram on October 22 to wish her friend, Kim Kardashian, a happy birthday. “Happy Birthday @KimKardashian! So many fun memories together! Look forward to making more Sending you lots of love on your special day! Hope all your birthday wishes and dreams come true! Keep Sliving! Love you,” Paris gushed over the now 43-year-old. In the carousel of photos, the SKIMS founder and Paris posed together in several throwback photos and videos from their years-long friendship.