Hilaria Baldwin's Pre-'Real Housewives' Talk With Andy Cohen Before TLC Show Deal
Before her husband Alec Baldwin's TLC series, Hilaria Baldwin discussed the possibility of joining the 'Real Housewives' franchise with Andy Cohen.
Hilaria Baldwin Had a ‘Discussion’ With Andy Cohen About Joining ‘Real Housewives’ Before TLC Series
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Hilaria Baldwin considered trading her yoga clothes for a bright red apple after talking to Andy Cohen about a potential role on Real Housewives.
According to Entertainment Tonight, Cohen, 56, shared in a preview for the upcoming episode of Kelly Ripa's "Let's Talk Off Camera" podcast that they had a conversation with Baldwin about this possibility a while ago.
Cohen mentioned that his chat with Hilaria was more of an initial discussion and didn't go beyond that. Ripa had previously suggested that Hilaria, who is 40 years old, would be a good match for The Real Housewives of New York City because she and her husband Alec Baldwin have a home in the city.
The Bravo host hinted that it would be "interesting" to have Hilaria join a Real Housewives show. Cohen also liked Ripa's idea of a Baldwin spinoff, suggesting titles like "Keeping Up With the Baldwins" and "Keeping Up With the Baldwinitos."
Cohen and Ripa recorded their podcast episode before the Baldwin family announced on Tuesday, June 4th, that they will be featured in their own reality show on TLC.
Alec, 66, shared with his followers on Instagram, "We're opening up our home to show you all the highs and lows, the good and the bad, the fun and the chaos. Home is where our hearts are."
Hilaria and Alec, along with their seven children, proudly declared, "We are the Baldwins!" as they announced their upcoming show on TLC. Alec humorously added, "God help you all!"
A source revealed to We in November 2023 that the couple was eager to give fans a glimpse into their family life in the near future.
Alec and Hilaria are considering pitching reality show ideas in the near future. According to an insider, they are looking for the perfect fit that would accurately showcase their family dynamic. If they find the right opportunity, they are open to signing a deal.
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin Announce Reality TV Show 'The Baldwins' Featuring All 7 of Their Kids
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Alec and Hilaria “genuinely love spending time together so it would have to be something that shows their personalities, everyday laughter and adventures,” the source teased.
Alec's favorite thing is spending time with Hilaria and their kids. Anyone around them can see how much they enjoy being together. They are excited about the idea of a show where they can share who they are and what is important to them.
In their TLC series, fans will get to know all seven children: Carmen, 10, Rafael, 8, Leonardo, 7, Romeo, 5, Eduardo "Edu," María, 3, and Ilaria, 19 months.
Alec Baldwin's oldest daughter, Ireland, who is 28 years old and he shares with his ex-wife Kim Basinger, has not been confirmed as a participant in the series.
"The Baldwins," which is set to premiere in 2025, guarantees to show viewers Alec and Hilaria's "non-stop love, laughter, and drama" for the first time.
It is uncertain whether the show will address Alec's recent legal troubles. In January 2023, the actor was charged with involuntary manslaughter after the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust two years earlier.
During the incident, Alec was holding a prop gun that accidentally fired, resulting in Hutchins' death and director Joel Souza's injury. Alec has maintained his innocence and the charges were dismissed in April 2023. However, it was reported in January that he was indicted again in connection with Hutchins' passing. If found guilty of the fourth-degree felony, Alec could potentially face up to 18 months in prison.
