Perez Hilton launched his seminal blog, PerezHilton.com, in 2005, rapidly establishing himself as a groundbreaking celebrity blogger and a major figure in pop culture. The site quickly gained significant notoriety, being named ‘Hollywood’s Most-Hated Website’ by ‘The Insider’ in 2005. By 2007, PerezHilton.com reported immense traffic, achieving over 8.82 million page views in a single 24-hour period, solidifying Hilton’s position as a leading influencer. Prior to his blogging success, Hilton cultivated a professional background in media, serving as a media relations assistant for GLAAD, a freelance writer for gay publications, and briefly as managing editor of ‘Instinct’ magazine, a gay men’s publication.
Expanding his reach beyond digital media, Hilton authored his first book, ‘Red Carpet Suicide: A Survival Guide on Keeping Up With the Hiltons’ in 2009. His versatility extended to hosting, as he co-hosted the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2008, and numerous television appearances, including a role in ‘The Sopranos’ (2001) and guest starring in ‘Victorious’ ‘Wi-Fi in the Sky’ (2010). Hilton also created and presented ‘Perez Hilton Superfan’ for ITV2 in 2011. Demonstrating his theatrical abilities, he starred in the off-Broadway musical ‘NEWSical The Musical’ in 2012.
In 2020, Hilton released his memoir, ‘TMI: My Life in Scandal’, offering an in-depth look at his career. He continues to engage audiences through ‘The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker’, which he hosts with Chris Booker. As a multifaceted media personality, author, and advocate, Perez Hilton is actively available for brand partnerships, campaign collaborations, and event hosting, leveraging his extensive experience in digital media and pop culture engagement.