Perez Hilton is an American blogger, columnist, and media personality. He has written four books, hosts a podcast with Chris Booker, runs two YouTube channels, has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, and has acted in two Off-Broadway productions. He gained significant recognition through his celebrity gossip blog, PerezHilton.com.
Perez Hilton Biography
| Full Name | Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. |
| Nickname | Perez Hilton |
| Profession | Blogger, columnist, and media personality |
| Date of Birth | 23 March 2978 |
| Age | 48 years old |
| Birth Place | Miami, Florida, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| School | Belen Jesuit Preparatory School |
| College | New York University |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
| Gender | Mael |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
| @theperezhilton |
Perez Hilton Age
Perez Hilton (Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr.) was born on 23 March 1978 in Miami, Florida, United States of America. He is 48 years old as of 2026, and his zodiac sign is Aries.
Relationships And More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not publicly known |
| Spouse/wife | N/A |
| Children | Son – Mario Armando Lavandeira III Daughter – Mia Alma Lavandeira and Mayte Amor Note – All born through surrogacy |
Perez Hilton Family
| Father’s Name | Mario Lavandeira (died ate age 51, due to a brain aneurysm) |
| Mother’s Name | Teresita Francisca San Roman |
| Brother’s Name | None |
| Sister’s Name | Barbara Lavandeira (younger) |
| Paternal Grandfather | Ramon V. Lavandeira |
| Paternal Grandmother | Emilia Torrijo |
| Maternal Grandfather | Felipe S. San Roman |
Career
| Career | Film – 2008: Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! TV – 2001: The Sopranos Single – 2008: The Clap |
| Awards | Update soon |
Perez Hilton Movies And TV Shows
Perez Hilton Movies
- 2008 – Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild!
- 2011 – Going Down in LA-LA Land
- 2015 – Most Likely to Die
- 2016 – Todrick Hall: Straight Outta Oz
- 2016 – Meet the Blacks
Perez Hilton Television
- 2001 – The Sopranos
- 2004 – From Flab to Fab
- 2006 – Pepper Dennis
- 2007-persent – MuchOnDemand
- 2007 – MADtv
- 2007-08 – TRL
- 2008 – Extra
- 2008 – Privileged
- 2010 – When I Was 17
- 2010 – Bad Girls Club: Miami
- 2012 – Glee
- 2014 – Hot in Cleveland
- 2017 – Worst Cooks in America
- 2018 – Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve
Perez Hilton Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 183 cm In meters – 1.83 m In feet & inches – 6’0” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 78 kg In pounds – 172 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Dark Bronw |
Perez Hilton Net Worth
As of August 2026, American blogger, columnist, and media personality Perez Hilton has an estimated net worth of approximately $20 million. This wealth stems primarily from his famous gossip blogging empire, digital media projects, and appearances on numerous television programs.
| Net Worth (Approx) | $20 million (as of August 2026) |
| Annual Income (Approx) | $1-2 million |
| Salary (Approx) | Update soon |
| Real Estate | A $4.25 million property in Las Vegas, and other |
| Income sources | Acting, blogging, digital media projects, TV appearance, etc. |
Some Interesting Facts About Perez Hilton
- Perez Hilton was born and raised in Miami, Florida, to Cuban parents Mario Lavandeira and Teresita Francisca San Roman.
- He attended Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami, a Catholic school for boys.
- Hilton graduated in 1996 and, aspiring to pursue a career in acting, received a scholarship from New York University.
- After graduating from college, he attempted to pursue an acting career before starting a career in blogging.
- His angle on celebrity gossip includes an unapologetic desire to mingle with and be a part of celebrity culture.
- He has been known to speak out publicly against the discriminatory behavior of celebrities and other public figures.
- In early 2007, Hiton was criticized by The Hollywood Gossip blog for ignoring racist and homophobic remarks made by Paris Hilton.
- On September 9, 2009, Perez appeared on The Tyra Banks Show.
- In 2001, he made an appearance in the third episode of the 3rd season of The Simpsons, “Fortunate Son.”
- Hilton appeared as a contestant on MTV’s Celebrity Rap Superstar, which debuted August 30, 2007.
- In addition to reality television, Hilton has guest starred as himself in scripted shows such as Privileged.
- In 2010, Hilton guest starred as himself in the episode “Wi-Fi in the Sky.
- In August 2017, Hilton was a contestant on World Cooks in America season 11.
- He has also appeared on The Howard Stern Show on Sirius XM Satellite Radio.
- Zomba Label Group filed a lawsuit against Hilton for copyright infringement on October 11, 2007.
- He served as a judge for the Miss USA 2009 pageant in Las Vegas on April 19, 2009.
- Hilton has three children born via surrogacy.
- On 1 September 2011, Celebra Young Readers published Hilton’s first children’s book entitled The Boy with Pink Hair.
- Hilton released a song called “The Clap” in 2008, about gonorrhea, composed and produced by Lucian Piane.
FAQ:
How old is Perez Hilton?
As of 2026, Perez Hilton is 48 years old.
Who is Perez Hilton’s partner?
Not publicly known
What is Perez Hilton’s net worth?
As of August 2026, Perez Hilton’s net worth is around $20 million.