Kathy Hilton has withdrawn from her role as Grand Marshal Icon for the 2026 West Hollywood Pride parade following backlash over her alleged ties to Donald Trump's MAGA movement and accusations of using a homophobic slur.
The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star was set to lead the parade this Sunday, but a joint statement released Wednesday confirmed she would step aside. City officials said the decision came after a range of reactions from the LGBTQ+ community created heated debate.
In the statement, Hilton expressed her gratitude, saying she was "honored to have been considered for this recognition and appreciative of the support I have received from members of the community throughout the years."
Critics on social media have painted Hilton as a Trump supporter, and she recently faced allegations of using a gay slur during a cast trip to Aspen, Colorado. Hilton denied the remark, but co-star Erika Jayne disputed her denial.