Alec Baldwin and and Hilaria Baldwin announced Tuesday, one month before he is set to go on trial for manslaughter, that they and their seven children will show their private lives on a new reality show airing on TLC.
The show, tentatively titled “The Baldwins,” is scheduled to premiere in 2025, several months after Alec Baldwin faces a criminal trial stemming from the 2021 fatal shooting of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Earlier this year, the 66-year-old actor, who was also a producer on “Rust,” was indicted by a grand jury on a charge of involuntary manslaughter, to which he pleaded not guilty. His trial is scheduled to start in July.
The celebrity couple made the announcement about the upcoming show in a reel shared to TLC and each of the Baldwins’ Instagram accounts Tuesday, featuring footage of the Baldwin kids playing and screaming at home.
Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin attend Glamour Women of the Year 2023 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Nov. 7, 2023 in New York City.
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“Hi, I’m Hilaria Baldwin … and we have an announcement to make,” Hilaria Baldwin began, before saying the couple were not announcing a pregnancy or baby announcement.
“Definitely not. We’re done having kids,” Hilaria Baldwin quipped.
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“We’re inviting you into our home to experience the ups and downs, the good, the bad, the wild and the crazy,” Alec Baldwin continued. “Home is the place we love to be the most.”
TLC confirmed to ABC News that the new series will be released in 2025.
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin announced they will star in a new TLC series with their seven children.
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“Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have been making headlines since they were married nearly 12 years ago. In this TLC follow-doc series, Alec and Hilaria invite viewers into the home they share with their seven growing kids. For the first time, they’re opening up their family lives and bringing everyone in to join in the non-stop love, laughter and drama,” TLC said in a statement.
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are parents to their seven kids — Ilaria Catalina Irena, María Lucía Victoria, Eduardo “Edu” Pao Lucas, Romeo Alejandro David, Leonardo Ángel Charles, Rafael Thomas, and Carmen Gabriela. Alec Baldwin is also dad to Ireland Baldwin, whom he shares with ex-wife Kim Bassinger.
In a separate case, “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter but acquitted of evidence tampering and sentenced to 18 months in prison in connection with the October 2021 shooting of Hutchins. Gutierrez appealed her conviction in May.
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, the famous Hollywood couple, are set to star in a reality show ahead of Alec’s upcoming criminal trial for the ‘Rust’ shooting incident. The couple’s decision to participate in the reality show has sparked controversy and raised questions about the ethics of capitalizing on a tragic event for entertainment purposes.
The ‘Rust’ shooting incident occurred on the set of the film in October 2021, when Alec Baldwin accidentally discharged a prop gun, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. The incident shocked the entertainment industry and led to widespread calls for stricter safety protocols on film sets.
Alec Baldwin has since been charged with involuntary manslaughter and is facing a criminal trial later this year. Despite the serious nature of the charges against him, Alec and his wife Hilaria have decided to move forward with their reality show, which will reportedly focus on their family life and their efforts to navigate the challenges of fame and public scrutiny.
Critics have slammed the couple for their decision to star in a reality show at such a sensitive time, accusing them of exploiting a tragedy for personal gain. Some have argued that Alec should be focusing on his legal defense and showing respect for the victims of the ‘Rust’ shooting, rather than seeking to profit from his notoriety.
On the other hand, supporters of the couple have defended their right to continue working and pursuing their careers, pointing out that everyone is entitled to earn a living and move on with their lives, even in the face of adversity. They argue that Alec and Hilaria should not be judged for their decision to participate in a reality show, as it is ultimately their choice how they choose to cope with the fallout from the ‘Rust’ shooting incident.
Regardless of where one stands on the issue, it is clear that Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s decision to star in a reality show ahead of Alec’s criminal trial has sparked a heated debate about ethics and morality in the entertainment industry. As the couple prepares to face the legal consequences of the ‘Rust’ shooting incident, it remains to be seen how their reality show will be received by the public and whether it will impact Alec’s case in any way.
