@dailyai.uk: Jared Padalecki thought he was simply sending kindness to someone going through a serious mental health crisis. Then fans told him there was much more he did not know. On August 9, the “Supernatural” star posted a supportive message for celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, who had been hospitalized days earlier after reportedly harming himself during a TikTok livestream. Padalecki encouraged Hilton to be kind to himself and surround himself with support. But almost immediately, some fans pushed back. They reminded the actor about Hilton’s controversial history of making harsh comments about celebrities, including Padalecki himself. Padalecki deleted the original message and responded directly. “I didn’t know,” he wrote. “It’s been brought to my attention. I’m sorry.” But some people questioned how he could be unaware of Hilton’s reputation. That led Padalecki to explain further. He said he had heard Hilton had not been kind to him personally, but his instinct was still to offer “grace and forgiveness” instead of holding a grudge. However, Padalecki said he had “ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA” about the full extent of Hilton’s past behavior. “I DO NOT stand for, or support, ANY of the actions I just now found out that he has committed,” he wrote. Hilton, 48, remained hospitalized after suffering significant Bl*od loss and was expected to require surgery, according to his family. Padalecki’s response left fans debating where compassion ends and accountability begins. Sometimes offering kindness does not mean excusing someone’s past. Do you think Jared handled the backlash the right way? #JaredPadalecki #PerezHilton #Supernatural #CelebrityNews #MentalHealth

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Monday 10 August 2026 23:17:00 GMT