Baldwin Sounds Off on Wife’s Ex-Boyfriend’s Manhood… Seriously [WATCH]

A new reality television series featuring Alec Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, has stirred public backlash following its debut on the TLC network.

The show, titled The Baldwins, follows the couple and their children as they navigate daily life, but critics have pointed to the timing and subject matter as inappropriate given Baldwin’s ongoing connection to the fatal shooting on the set of the film Rust.

#TheBaldwins starts NOW! pic.twitter.com/JgxUfqLCGc

— TLC Network (@TLC) March 24, 2025

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Alec Baldwin, who discharged a firearm that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021 during a rehearsal on the New Mexico film set, continues to face public scrutiny.

Though criminal charges against Baldwin were initially dropped, prosecutors in New Mexico refiled an involuntary manslaughter charge against him in January 2024.

Baldwin has pleaded not guilty, and a trial is expected later this year.

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The series has prompted criticism from across the political spectrum, including from media outlets and social media users who have questioned TLC’s decision to air a reality program centered on the actor amid unresolved legal proceedings.

The criticism intensified after a clip circulated online showing Hilaria Baldwin, who has previously faced scrutiny over allegations of misrepresenting her heritage, speaking to Alec Baldwin in a way some viewers described as emasculating.

I knew Alec Baldwin’s wife had to be awful when she pretended to have a Spanish accent and changed her name, but my god, what a total bitch. pic.twitter.com/3WPepEkYHX

— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) March 19, 2025

In the clip, Alec makes a comment referencing his wife’s former boyfriend’s “baseball bat” sized junk hanging between his legs., prompting online users to highlight the exchange as inappropriate and questioning the judgment of airing such personal material on national television.

Alec Baldwin tells a story about how he saw his wife’s ex-boyfriend’s “baseball bat” sized junk hanging between his legs.

“He turns around with his personality hanging, I’m like, oh, oh, oh, okay. He had like a clarinet hanging from his pants.”

This guy’s life has turned into… pic.twitter.com/Bj9Q2OX1rw

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 23, 2025

While some individuals expressed discomfort over the moment, others noted that Baldwin’s past legal circumstances should preclude any attempt at public sympathy.

Alec Baldwin, 65, has largely remained out of the public spotlight since the shooting on the Rust set.

His return to television in a reality format has been widely criticized as tone-deaf by commentators and viewers alike.

The decision to participate in a reality series has also drawn condemnation from families of film industry workers, some of whom have pointed to the unresolved trauma surrounding the Rust incident.

The show has received negative coverage not only from conservative media but also from traditionally left-leaning entertainment outlets.

Many reviewers have questioned the purpose of the show, calling it a misguided effort to rehabilitate Baldwin’s public image at a time when legal questions remain unresolved.

Hilaria Baldwin has also faced renewed public attention.

The yoga instructor and mother of seven came under fire several years ago after critics pointed out inconsistencies in her claims about being Spanish.

The controversy resurfaced as viewers questioned the authenticity of the couple’s on-screen portrayal.

Despite widespread backlash, TLC has not commented publicly on the criticism or whether the show’s future may be impacted.

Ratings for the debut episode have not yet been released.

Alec Baldwin’s next court appearance in connection to the Rust shooting is expected later this spring.

If convicted, he could face up to 18 months in prison under New Mexico law.

As public reaction continues to unfold, the show remains under a cloud of controversy, with many questioning whether it should have been greenlit at all.

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