Kathy Hilton is no longer serving in a West Hollywood Pride Parade role after criticism from some members of the LGBTQ+ community. The city of West Hollywood and Hilton announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that she will exit her position as the parade’s Grand Marshal Icon. The change follows backlash and public controversy surrounding her participation. Reporting from multiple outlets indicates that the decision is linked to concerns raised by some LGBTQ+ community members, prompting officials to reconsider the role for this year’s Pride celebration. One outlet reports that West Hollywood officials move to scrap the Grand Marshal Icon role, reflecting the dispute and the resulting outcome for Hilton’s planned appearance. The announcements describe the adjustment as occurring after the backlash, with the latest statements confirming Hilton’s departure from the Pride role. No specific details about the nature of the criticisms or any formal findings are included in the provided excerpts.
Kathy Hilton steps down as West Hollywood Pride parade icon after backlash
Kathy Hilton is no longer serving in a West Hollywood Pride Parade role after criticism from some members of the LGBTQ+ community. The city of West Hollywood and Hilton announced in a joint statement...
- Kathy Hilton is no longer serving as the West Hollywood Pride Parade’s Grand Marshal Icon.
- West Hollywood and Hilton issue a joint statement confirming the change.
- The decision follows backlash and criticism from some LGBTQ+ community members.
- West Hollywood officials adjust plans for this year’s Pride celebration after the controversy.
- Hilton’s exit is tied to the dispute over her involvement in the parade role.
Reality star Kathy Hilton will no longer serve as the West Hollywood Pride Parade’s Grand Marshal Icon, the city and Hilton announced in a joint statement Wednesday, following outrage from some LGBTQ+ community members
2 months agoFollowing the uproar, West Hollywood officials decided to scrap the Grand Marshal Icon role entirely for this year’s Pride celebration.
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