{"id":12418,"date":"2026-06-04T02:11:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T02:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=12418"},"modified":"2026-06-04T02:11:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T02:11:28","slug":"housewives-star-kathy-hilton-sparks-backlash-as-pride-group-announces-exit-from-massive-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=12418","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Housewives\u2019 star Kathy Hilton sparks backlash as Pride group announces exit from massive event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" 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window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A huge Los Angeles Pride group is backing out of the upcoming 2026 West Hollywood Pride Parade after \u201cReal Housewives of Beverly Hills\u201d star Kathy Hilton was picked to be the Grand Marshal Icon of this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n<p>In a lengthy post on Instagram, the Indigenous Pride LA Board slammed the inclusion of Hilton in the June 7 parade, adding many in their organization felt the reality star was the wrong choice to represent the LGBTQ+ community.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany within our Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer, and Indigenous LGBTQPAI+ circles feel this year\u2019s Grand Marshal choice does not align with the values, lived experiences, and spirit of Pride we seek to uplift,\u201d the message read.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Los Angeles Pride group is backing out of participating in the upcoming 2026 West Hollywood Pride Parade after \u201cHousewives\u201d star Kathy Hilton selection. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The group said they weren\u2019t opposing Pride celebrations itself, but in an effort to ensure that \u201cPride spaces remain inclusive,\u00a0 accountable, and reflective of the diverse communities they represent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The letter noted that it was their community\u2019s members \u201cwhose voices guided\u201d their decision to back out of the parade.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>In conclusion, the group said it encourages future organizers of the West Hollywood Parade to \u201ccontinue engaging in thoughtful and inclusive processes\u201d noting such things as \u201ccharacter, values, demonstrated commitment, meaningful engagement, and positive impact within the broader LGBTQPAI+ community,\u201d when picking the next Grand Marshal Icon.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The Indigenous Pride LA Board slammed the inclusion of Hilton in the June 7 parade as an icon. <span class=\"credit\">Los Angeles Times via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Indigenous Pride LA describes itself as the only \u201cLA Pride organization and event that celebrates Two Spirit, Indigiqueer, and Indigenous LGBTQPAI+ culture, identities, and heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other members of the LGBTQ+ community who were upset about Hilton included reasons like her alleged political ties to President Donald Trump and her alleged politics, according to comments on social media.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p>Comments like \u201cNo Republicans at Pride,\u201d and \u201cShe is MAGA\u201d appeared on social media posts by those upset over Hilton\u2019s selection.<\/p>\n<p>There was also a past allegation from Hilton\u2019s then-\u201cRHOBH\u201d co-star Erika Giardi who claimed that off camera during the reunion shoot in Aspen she used a \u201chomophobic slur\u201d to allegedly describe someone that the \u201ccast was around earlier in the season,\u201d per TMZ.<\/p>\n<p>Hilton denied it happened, but Giardi doubled-down on the accusations and said she \u201cwill never back down from the truth of what happened that night at the club in Aspen,\u201d per People.<\/p>\n<p>In the announcement about HIlton, the WeHo Pride and City of West Hollywood described her as an ally of the LGBTQ+ community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWeHo Pride has always been rooted in visibility and the power of people using their platforms to uplift others, and this year\u2019s Icons embody that spirit in meaningful ways,\u201d City of West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The letter noted that it was their community\u2019s members \u201cwhose voices guided\u201d their decision to back out of the parade. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cKathy Hilton\u2019s longstanding allyship, alongside the representation championed by Quinton Peron, Napoleon Jinnies, and the Los Angeles Rams Cheer Squad, reflects the mission at the heart of the WeHo Pride.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHilton consistently uses her platform to champion LGBTQ+ rights while embracing and celebrating queer culture both on and off screen,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n<p>Following a backlash over her being selected, the city released a statement about the reactions and defended Hilton\u2019s support of the community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe City of West Hollywood recognizes that the selection of Kathy Hilton as Grand Marshal Icon for the 2026 WeHo Pride Parade has generated a range of opinions and emotions within our community,\u201d the statement to WeHo Times read.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The city released a statement about the reactions from the community, defending Hilton\u2019s support of the community. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the same time, the city said concerns from members of the community \u201cdeserve to be heard.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are listening. We believe that WeHo Pride is strengthened by open dialogue, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to equality and inclusion,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>The California Post reached out to the City of West Hollywood and the Indigenous Pride LA group for comment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><!-- \u603b\u5bb9\u5668\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u5bbd908px Grid\u7d27\u51d1\u5e03\u5c40 -->\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 728px 160px; gap:2px; width:908px; background:#eee; padding:2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u901a\u680f\u9876\u90e8\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u6a2a\u5e45 908x258 \u8de8\u6574\u884c -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column:1\/-1; height:258px; background:#ff6b6b; display:grid; place-items:center;\">\r\n    <!-- JuicyAds v3.0 -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" data-cfasync=\"false\" async src=\"https:\/\/poweredby.jads.co\/js\/jads.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins id=\"1114307\" data-width=\"908\" data-height=\"258\"><\/ins>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" data-cfasync=\"false\" async>(adsbyjuicy = window.adsbyjuicy || []).push({'adzone':1114307});<\/script>\r\n<!--JuicyAds END-->\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u7b2c\u4e8c\u901a\u680f\uff1a728\u00d790 \u901a\u680f -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column:1\/-1; 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