Key facts
- Kathy Hilton withdrew from her role as Grand Marshal Icon for the West Hollywood Pride Parade.
- Backlash over alleged ties to Donald Trump and a purported homophobic slur contributed to the withdrawal.
- A large Los Angeles Pride group previously withdrew from the parade in protest.
- West Hollywood officials scrapped the Grand Marshal Icon role for this year's celebration.
Television personality Kathy Hilton has withdrawn from her role as Grand Marshal Icon for the upcoming West Hollywood Pride Parade. The decision comes after significant backlash arose concerning her initial selection for the role, with allegations of ties to former President Donald Trump and a purported homophobic slur contributing to the controversy. This controversy had previously led a large Los Angeles Pride group to announce its withdrawal from the parade in protest. In response to the public outcry, West Hollywood officials had also decided to eliminate the Grand Marshal Icon role for this year's celebration.