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Tallulah Willis Confronts Perez Hilton Over Teen Bullying, Shares 2008 Post as Evidence

She describes lasting harm from being targeted as a minor, urging reflection and kindness.

Overview

  • In an Instagram post, Willis said Hilton's coverage of her at 13 "made me want to end it all" as she reclaimed pride in resembling her father, Bruce Willis.
  • She posted a screenshot of a 2008 PerezHilton.com item that sexualized her at 14 and called her "fugly," documenting the blog's language and images.
  • Willis later updated her caption to express hope that the callout prompts inward reflection on past behavior and wished Hilton and his family well.
  • Hilton did not issue a public apology but commented under her post, "Hello, please check your DMs," as outlets reported no immediate response from his representatives.
  • Family and peers voiced support, with Rumer Willis commenting and public figures like Ireland Baldwin and Sailor Brinkley Cook saying they had similar experiences with Hilton.