Happy birthday! Perez Hilton turns 48 today

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The iconic and legendary journalist turns 48 on Monday, Mar. 23, 2026.
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Perez Hilton is celebrating his 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist-television host Perez Hilton has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Hilton, a cultural icon

Born Mario Armando Lavandeira, Jr. in Miami on March 23, 1978, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Hilton's not just a great journalist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Perez hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Perez Hilton as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Perez, you're the best!

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