‘This is not normal’: Internet questions Paris Hilton and mother Kathy Hilton's relationship as model keeps son Phoenix’s birth hidden

Paris Hilton welcomed her first child, a boy named Phoenix, via surrogacy on January 16, 2023
PUBLISHED DEC 4, 2023
Kathy Hilton was unaware of grandson's Pheonix's birth (@kathyhilton, @parishilton/Instagram)
Kathy Hilton was unaware of grandson's Pheonix's birth (@kathyhilton, @parishilton/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: After TLC shared a sneak peek from the latest episode of 'Paris in Love', the internet was buzzing with questions about the mother-daughter duo Paris Hilton and Kathy Hilton. The clip revealed a touching moment where Paris introduced her son Pheonix to Kathy directly after his birth.

In the emotional video, Kathy was seen in tears after learning about the birth of her grandson, which Paris had kept hidden as a surprise.

Paris, realizing the impact of her secrecy, handed Phoenix to her and sat next to her, introducing the baby to his grandmother. However, Kathy appeared to be in a state of shock, struggling to process the unexpected news. In a moment of disbelief, she kept asking Paris, "Are you serious?" 

People in the comments were perplexed and curious about how Kathy could be unaware of her daughter, who chose to have the child via surrogacy, having had a son.

Many argued that, regardless of the method, it seemed unusual for a mother not to be aware of her daughter becoming a mother. 

"Her mother didn't know she had a baby?" asked a person on Instagram. "The fact that she kept her surrogate a secret from her own mother… just wild," another wrote. 

"I can’t imagine not telling my mom that a new grandchild is on the way. You know there must be some DEEP scars in that family," a user commented. "This is so cringe! How do you not tell your mother?!?!" added one. "Absolute trash. This is just embarrassing," quipped another.

"This says a lot about their relationship. This is not normal......and it's unfortunate that Paris felt she had to do this for her own mental protection," added another.

One person also explained, "They did not have the greatest relationship when Paris was growing up…hence the TRUST ISSUES for the evil folks in the comments."

Kathy Hilton accused of ‘abusing’ Paris Hilton in teen years

Paris Hilton has come forward with allegations of sexual abuse during her time at Provo Canyon School, a Utah boarding school where she spent a year as a teenager.

In addition to the reported sexual abuse, Paris, who has been an advocate for the closure of Provo Canyon, has previously disclosed instances of physical and mental abuse at the treatment center.

Some discussions have involved allegations against Kathy Hilton, Paris's mother, for sending her to the boarding school where these traumatic experiences allegedly occurred.

Paris Hilton's new cookware collection includes more than 20 items (Instagram/@parishilton)
Paris Hilton recently opened up about the abuse she faced at a school (@parishilton/Instagram)

Why did Paris Hilton opt for surrogacy?

Paris Hilton has shared the reason behind her decision to use a surrogate for her first child, aligning with the choices made by several other celebrities.

In explaining her choice, she expressed a desire for the traditional pregnancy experience but cited the overwhelming public nature of her life.

Despite the baby being biologically hers and Carter's, the couple opted for a surrogate to carry the child, aiming to create a more private and intimate space for their family journey.

Paris Hilton bashed the social media trolls for making fun of son Phoenix's appearance (Instagram/@parishilton)
Paris Hilton welcomed son Phoenix via surrogacy (@parishilton/Instagram)

Kathy Hilton calls Paris Hilton ‘a very sweet mom’

Kathy addressed the news about Paris Hilton's newborn during their appearance on 'Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen'.

When asked to describe the type of mom Paris is, Kathy responded, "Very, very sweet. So nurturing. Just look at her with dogs," on the November 29 episode. She then shared her initial reaction to the surprise of the newborn, saying, "I thought it was a dog when she surprised me. I thought it was a puppy or a monkey."

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Paris Hilton kept her son Phoenix a secret from her mother until his birth (@parishilton/Instagram)

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