The Journey of Alec Baldwin and Daughter Ireland Baldwin Through Time
Discover the dynamic relationship between Alec Baldwin and his daughter Ireland Baldwin, as they navigate the complexities of family dynamics and growing up in the spotlight.
Alec Baldwin and his oldest child, Ireland Baldwin, have openly discussed how their father-daughter relationship has changed over time.
Ireland was born in October 1995 to Alec and his former wife, Kim Basinger. Despite their split in 2002 and a difficult custody battle, Basinger mentioned in an interview with The Edit in April 2016 that she and Alec are on good terms and have moved on with their lives.
The former model expressed to the magazine that going through a divorce can be tough on a child. She mentioned that her own divorce was very public and messy. Despite this, she chose to raise her daughter in a unique way, allowing her to be free. She encouraged Ireland to express herself by having friends over and even drawing on the walls with pen. Her priority was to ensure that her daughter's childhood was filled with love, light, animals, and friends.
After the divorce, Alec Baldwin moved on with Hilaria Baldwin. They got married in 2012 and together they have children named Carmen, Maria, Ilaria, Rafael, Leonardo, Romeo, Eduardo, and Lucia.
Ireland shared in January 2023 that she was pregnant with her first child with boyfriend RAC (real name André Allen Anjos). Alec and Hilaria were thrilled to soon become grandparents. In May 2023, Ireland gave birth to a daughter named Holland.
Continue reading to discover Ireland and Alec's thoughts on their relationship and the challenges they have faced together over the years.
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Alec Baldwin and Daughter Ireland Baldwin's Relationship Journey
Alec Baldwin and his oldest daughter, Ireland Baldwin, have openly discussed the changes in their father-daughter bond throughout the years.
The actor from 30 Rock, Alec Baldwin, welcomed his daughter Ireland in October 1995 with his then-wife Kim Basinger. Even though the couple separated in 2002 and went through a difficult custody battle, Basinger mentioned in an interview with The Edit in April 2016 that she and Alec are on good terms and have moved on.
Basinger, a former model, shared with the magazine that going through a divorce can be tough on a child. She added, "Our divorce was very public and messy. So I raised Ireland in a non-traditional way. I encouraged her to be herself. If she wanted to have friends over and draw on the walls, I allowed it. My priority was for her to have a childhood filled with love, light, animals, and friends."
Alec married Hilaria Baldwin in 2012 and they have children Carmen, Maria, Ilaria, Rafael, Leonardo, Romeo, Eduardo, and Lucia.
In January 2023, Ireland shared that she and her boyfriend RAC (real name André Allen Anjos) were expecting their first child. Alec and Hilaria were thrilled to become grandparents when Ireland gave birth to daughter Holland in May 2023.
Keep scrolling to see Ireland and Alec’s quotes about their relationship and their ups and downs through the years.
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October 1995
Alec and Basinger welcomed their baby girl, two years after their wedding.
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April 2007
During the divorce process, a voicemail emerged of Alec scolding their 11-year-old daughter for not answering the phone. He called her names and demanded she call him back. The New York native's harsh words were caught on tape, showing a side of him that shocked many.
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April 2013
"My Dad has made mistakes before," Ireland shared on Tumblr. "He may have said things he shouldn't have, lost his temper, and reacted inappropriately. However, he has learned from his past actions. He acknowledged the need for change and worked on improving himself. Now, he is in a good place - healthy, happily married, and soon to be a father."
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November 2013
Ireland reassured her Instagram followers that her father is not a homophobe or a racist despite controversial comments caught on camera. She emphasized that it is never acceptable to treat people poorly, distancing herself from his actions.
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July 2015
The father-daughter pair jokingly read a kids' book titled If I Was a Pig in an Instagram post.
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June 2017
Ireland joked about roasting his father, referring to the infamous voicemail incident. He mentioned being called a "thoughtless little pig" in the past, but assured that he and his dad have a better relationship now. Ireland humorously added that his father would never dare say something like that now, especially since he's 6'2" and could easily take him down.
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August 2018
When Ireland posed on a motorcycle in a bikini via Instagram, Alec commented, "No. Just no."
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July 2019
"I'm sorry. What?" he commented on a nearly nude Instagram photo of Ireland.
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August 2019
Alec was "not joking" in his Instagram comments criticizing her social media uploads, Ireland exclusively told Us, adding, "That's how dads are."
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September 2019
Ireland jokingly mentioned at her dad's Comedy Central Roast that she almost missed the event because she hadn't listened to her dad's voicemails in over a decade.
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August 2020
"You think you can hurt my feelings? My dad is Alec Baldwin," Ireland captioned a TikTok video before noting that she was "half jok[ing]."
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October 2021
Ireland supported her dad after Alec's prop gun accident on the Rust set, responding to Candace Owens' tweets. She expressed her disappointment with Owens' lack of information and ignorance, stating that it hurts people. Ireland urged her followers to unfollow anyone defaming her father or making horrific statements about the tragic event. She was saddened by the hateful ignorance displayed by some individuals.
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February 2022
Ireland jumped on the "That's Not My Name" TikTok trend with a video reading, "My name is Ireland … but the media likes to call me ... Fat. Thoughtless Pig."
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April 2022
One week after the news of Hilaria's seventh pregnancy surfaced, Ireland took to Instagram to address the curiosity surrounding her father's family. She stated that she receives numerous messages from people overly fixated on her father and his family, but she made it clear that she is not bothered by it. She emphasized that it is not her concern and that she prefers to focus on her own life, such as enjoying good food and smoking weed.
In response to some negative comments, Ireland also mentioned the voicemail incident. She expressed her belief that the word "fat" can be seen as beautiful and not necessarily an insult. Additionally, she mentioned that she finds pigs adorable and intelligent, turning the joke back on the critics.
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April 2022
Ireland opened up about feeling hesitant to discuss certain things with her father. She admitted that she doesn't think he would understand or be able to absorb the conversation. Ireland also mentioned that Alec was not around when she needed to talk about her mental health struggles. She believes that Alec's upbringing in a family that suppressed emotions may have influenced his reaction.
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May 2023
“My first baby had her first baby,” Alec wrote via Instagram after Ireland welcomed Holland, sharing a throwback photo. “Much love to the three of you!”
A few days ago, the actor from It's Complicated posted a tribute to his children but accidentally missed mentioning Ireland.
In a follow-up post on Instagram, he joked, "We forgot Billy Preston! This one, the first one, is about to make me a grandfather. Oy." He was referring to George Harrison's accidental omission of the musician during a speech at a concert in 1971.
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May 2024
On Thursday, May 23, Ireland posted on Instagram, showcasing moments from her visit to the Museum of Ice Cream in New York City alongside her dad and her daughter, Holland, 12 months.
“Torturing granddaddy pop pop peepaw (it’s a working title) by forcing him and Andre to go to the museum of ice cream,” she captioned the post.
Editor's P/S:
Alec Baldwin and his daughter, Ireland Baldwin, have had a rollercoaster relationship over the years. Despite a messy divorce between Alec and Ireland's mother, Kim Basinger, they have managed to navigate their challenges and maintain a strong bond. Ireland has been vocal about her father's past mistakes
