What does not break Kathy Hilton might force her to step aside!
The reality star has revealed that she will no longer appear at the Grand Marshal Icon at the 2026 WeHo Pride Parade following controversies about her political affiliations and a distasteful remark from her past.
Kathy Hilton was accused of using a gay slur off-camera during an Aspen getaway in 2022, and her “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” co-star Erika Girardi confirmed that the incident did happen.
Kathy Hilton Makes Statement About Appearance Cancellation
The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star was originally set to assume the honorary role at West Hollywood’s Pride celebrations Sunday.
Unfortunately, there was a change of plans after a joint statement by Hilton and event organizers stating they had received a lot of feedback in the community, and she would step aside.
Hilton’s choice inspired mixed reactions and broader discussions among the LGBTQ+ community, according to the statement. The uproar was reportedly about the significance of Pride honorees, ultimately leading to the decision not to move forward with the title this year.
In a message on the development, Hilton said she appreciated the consideration and thanked people who had helped her along the way. Her goal was to celebrate and be supportive of a community she has a deep respect for, and she stated that her involvement with LGBTQ+ causes is unchanged.
The backlash came after a fresh round of online scrutiny of Hilton’s ‘political connections,’ and the revival of old accusations that happened in connection with an Aspen cast trip in the past.
The Bravo Personality’s Co-Star Doubled Down On Her Gay Slur Allegation
In 2022, PEOPLE stated that Girardi refused to walk back her accusation against Hilton and publicly reaffirmed her version of events in Aspen after the controversy resurfaced.
In a post on Instagram Story, the reality TV star explained where she was during the alleged incident in the nightclub, stating that if anyone believed otherwise, that would not change her experience.
Girardi also said she would keep standing by her account of what happened during the cast’s night out in Aspen and that she did not plan to budge from her position. Her remarks came after she previously charged Hilton with using a homophobic slur in the filming of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
The supposed comment was allegedly made to a person who is linked to the cast early in the season, when cameras were not present. Following this allegation, production reportedly investigated the matter, but since there was no footage of the moment, the investigation did not come to a concrete conclusion.
What Happened With Kathy Hilton And ‘Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ Cast In Aspen?
One of the biggest storylines from “RHOBH” in 2022 was the controversy around Hilton’s emotional outburst during a night out with the group on their Aspen trip. As reported by Variety, Lisa Rinna had claimed that Hilton said some very hurtful things about several cast members once they got home from the nightclub.
Rinna recalled Hilton making harsh remarks about Kyle Richards, and from there, more controversial reports leaked into the press about her using a certain homophobic slur because the DJ refused to play a Michael Jackson song.
In subsequent episodes, Rinna and Hilton engaged in an explosive fight where the latter referred to her as the biggest bully in Hollywood. However, Hilton adamantly refused Rinna’s version of events, stating that her love for her co-stars will never leave room for her to make vile utterances against them.
She admitted that while she did say some pretty strong things, they were simply how she felt. “I don’t talk like that. You know, if you want to play, I’ll play, but I don’t say those kinds of things. There’s no history of that ever. So check me out: never a naked picture, never any of that nasty stuff. I know that people don’t believe it. And if they do, then I can’t change their mind,” the star noted.
The Media Personality Blamed Reality TV For Creating A Wrong Impression Of Her
In May, The Blast noted that Hilton revealed she does not consider herself an unserious person, as the show has edited her to be.
According to the reality star, who often appeared as a friend of the show for several seasons, her bringing a funny and carefree side to the show does not mean she cannot hold serious conversations when need be.
Viewers loved her quirky sense of humor, from swapping out Garcelle Beauvais for her sister to suddenly being catapulted onto a glamorous fashion platform at a live performance.
One of her most memorable moments was during a tense conversation with the group, asking, “Who’s Hunky-Dory?” which quickly became a part of Bravo pop culture.
But Hilton clarified that those instances did not make a picture that she felt represented her true self. The reality television star explained that she does not consider herself unintelligent and instead described herself as eccentric.
Kathy Hilton Revealed Her Displeasure When It Comes To ‘RHOBH’ Fans
Although the teeming fandom has been responsible for making these reality stars go viral over the years, it, however, gets to a point where things become unbearable. Kathy continued in the interview that the projection about her being stupid was annoying.
As a close ally of the show, the celebrity also gave her fair assessment of the cast, especially the similarity between their character on set and off set. The star revealed that there is not too much difference between what the fans see and how these reality stars carry on in real life.
She insisted that her declarations were the gospel truth, which should be taken for what it is, because she has absolutely nothing to lose.
“Nobody is whispering in our ear, telling us what to do or say. I even thought that was the way it would be, and I thought, I’m not letting anybody do that with me. They just get to that point with each other,” Hilton emphasized.
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