Hilton's son, Phoenix, was born 9 months ago via surrogate
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Paris Hilton is a proud protector of her young son Phoenix.
Last week, the heiress and entrepreneur shared new photos of her 9-month-old son to social media. Some users began inquiring about the young boy's health, taking particular interest with his head. One person asked if her son had encephalitis, known as inflammation of the brain, while others mocked his appearance.
On Monday, Hilton shared her sadness over the hateful comments, writing in a statement shared to her Instagram story, "Living life in the spotlight, comments are inevitable, but targeting my child, or anyone else's for that matter, is unacceptable."
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"This hurts my heart more than words can describe. I've worked hard to cultivate and environment that is all about love, respect, and acceptance, and I expect the same in return. If I don't post my baby, people assume I'm not a great mother and if I do post him, there are some people who are cruel and hateful," she wrote.
"I'm a proud working mom and my baby is perfectly healthy, adorable and angelic," she emphasized.
"I've dreamt of being a mom for as long as I can remember. Phoenix is my world and has been the biggest blessing of my life. Every day with him is a reminder of what truly matters," she continued. "It's hard to fathom that there are such people in the world who would target such innocence. I hope that people can treat one another with more kindness and empathy," she concluded.
Innumerable comments supporting Hilton and her son quickly flooded her post, with people chastising those that chose to "bully a baby."
Hilton and husband Carter Reum welcomed Phoenix via surrogate in January. Hilton, 42, has openly expressed her desire to expand her family with more children.
A representative for Hilton did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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