‘Housewives’ star Kathy Hilton sparks backlash as Pride group announces exit from massive event
Kathy Hilton's selection as Grand Marshal for the 2026 West Hollywood Pride Parade has sparked controversy, leading the Indigenous Pride LA group to withdraw from the event. The group expressed that Hilton's representation does not align with their values and the spirit of Pride. Despite the backlash, the City of West Hollywood defended Hilton's support for the LGBTQ+ community.
- ▪Indigenous Pride LA has backed out of the 2026 West Hollywood Pride Parade due to Kathy Hilton's selection as Grand Marshal.
- ▪The group stated that Hilton's inclusion does not reflect the values of the LGBTQ+ community they represent.
- ▪Critics have pointed to Hilton's alleged political ties and past controversies as reasons for their opposition.
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Metro ‘Housewives’ star Kathy Hilton sparks backlash as Pride group announces exit from massive event By Katie Jerkovich Published June 3, 2026, 10:08 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A huge Los Angeles Pride group is backing out of the upcoming 2026 West Hollywood Pride Parade after “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kathy Hilton was picked to be the Grand Marshal Icon of this year’s event. 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.
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