Perez Hilton has made a surprising U-turn by heaping praise on Ivanka Trump. The internet critic has long been vocal in his criticism of the Trump family, but is now admitting he hopes his daughters grow up to be like the first daughter.

Ivanka was recently spotted enjoying a date night with her husband, Jared Kushner, with insiders claiming the pair looked especially “affectionate” throughout the outing. She also recently reflected on the importance of family in her life, describing her extended family as her foundation and calling it a “privilege” to have her grandmother living in her home.

Perez Hilton Shocks Fans With Praise For Ivanka Trump

Hilton recently appeared on the “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless” podcast, where he showered Ivanka with praise and admitted he hopes his daughters grow up to be like her.

The celebrity gossip blogger has long been a vocal critic of Trump and his family, frequently taking a swipe at the commander-in-chief’s policies, rhetoric, and actions. However, during his appearance on Lahren’s show, Hilton appeared to soften his stance toward the first family and singled out Ivanka for admiration.

“I have two daughters and a son, and I wish, and I pray that my daughters grow up to be like Ivanka Trump,” Hilton told Lahren, per Fox News Digital.

He added, “To me, she is such a role model and an inspiration for young women. She’s smart, self-sufficient, happily married, and a mother who is capable of so much while also succeeding in the business world.”

Hilton Even Praised Donald Trump’s Parenting

The 48-year-old single father of three also gave Donald Trump rare credit for what he described as a job well done in raising his children. The remarks came as a surprise, given Hilton’s long history of criticizing the billionaire politician.

“So, kudos to [Donald] and the late Ivana Trump for, you know, raising all of their kids really well. And that’s probably the best compliment that I can give Donald Trump because, at the end of the day, the thing that I’m proudest of and the thing that matters to me the most is being a father,” Hilton shared.

Ivanka Trump And Jared Kushner Pack On PDA During Date Night

Ivanka has long prioritized family life, even stepping away from politics to embrace a more private lifestyle with Kushner and their children.

According to Page Six, the couple recently enjoyed a “sweet” date night while attending the second night of American Express Presents Carbone Beach on Saturday.

“They were so sweet,” a source told the outlet, adding, “Ivanka was glowing, and Jared was being super affectionate with her.”

The insider also shared that the couple arrived at the event hand in hand before heading inside to mingle with guests. However, despite the crowd, they appeared focused on enjoying each other’s company and “letting their hair down.”

Ivanka Reflects On Donald Trump’s Parenting

Ivanka recently appeared on “The Diary Of A CEO” podcast, where she opened up about her personal life and the central role family continues to play in it.

During the conversation, she reflected on how her parents, Donald and Ivana Trump, worked to keep her and her siblings grounded while growing up. She also had warm words for the president, praising him for always being a constant presence in her life.

“There was never a doubt in my mind that I was his top priority and that he was available to me,” Ivanka shared, per Fox News Digital.

Ivanka Trump Shares Emotional Details About Her Childhood

Ivanka also reflected on the profound impact her grandmother, Marie Zelníčková, had on her upbringing, revealing that the family matriarch now lives with her and her family in Miami.

While acknowledging that Donald and Ivana played a major role in shaping her into the woman she is today, Ivanka explained that it was her “grandmother and grandfather on my mother’s side [who] really raised us.”

“She taught me a type of unconditional love and tenderness,” Ivanka shared, adding that her grandmother remains “unbelievably nurturing.”

“For me and my children to have the experience [of being] there for her in just a small fraction of the way that she was there for me is such an extraordinary privilege,” she continued.