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Paris Hilton apologises for negative gay comments

Sep 21, 2012, 8:01 GMT

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton is sorry 'from the bottom' of her heart of insulting gay people.

The 31-year-old socialite was recorded stating many gay men 'probably have AIDS' and saying they are 'disgusting' for being promiscuous to a friend in the back of a taxi, but she has now apologised for her words and insists they do not represent her true feelings towards the homosexual community.

In a statement on the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) website, she said: 'I am so sorry and so upset that I caused pain to my gay friends, fans and their families with the comments heard this morning. I was having this private conversation with a friend of mine who is gay and our conversation was in no way towards the entire gay community.

'It is the last thing that I would ever want to do and I cannot put into words how much I wish I could take back every word.'

She also proclaimed gay people to be among 'the most inspiring' individuals she knows because many have to overcome bullying.

Paris added: 'Gay people are the strongest and most inspiring people I know. It is so wrong when people bully or put down others for being gay.

'No one should have to go through that. Again, I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart and I feel absolutely horrible.'