Los Angeles, CA — Attorney Gloria Allred has criticized a new reality TV show featuring Alec Baldwin, suggesting it may be designed to garner public sympathy for the actor ahead of upcoming civil litigation linked to the fatal shooting on a movie set. “The Baldwins,” airing on TLC, follows Baldwin, his wife Hilaria, and their large family through daily life and various challenges.
The series arrives as Baldwin faces civil lawsuits due to his involvement in the accidental death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on the set of the film “Rust” in October 2021 by a live round discharged from a prop firearm Baldwin was handling. At the time, Hutchins was 42 years old, with her tragic death leaving her young child and family grieving her untimely loss.
Allred, representing Hutchins’ bereaved family, expressed concerns that the TV show seems to heavily focus on Baldwin’s role as a father and his family life, which could potentially influence public perception and future jurors. She questioned whether Baldwin’s portrayal as a dedicated family man serves to overshadow his role in the fatality.
In the series, Baldwin shares his struggles with mental health, including symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, a common ailment following highly distressing events. Despite being cleared of involuntary manslaughter charges after an initial case collapse, Baldwin reveals on the show that he has battled intense guilt and even contemplated suicide.
His wife, Hilaria, a yoga instructor and businesswoman, discussed his profound sense of survivor’s guilt, hinting at moments Baldwin wished he could have traded places with Hutchins. Baldwin himself has voiced that he feels irrevocably changed by the incident, sharing during a recent dinner party discussion with a high-profile celebrity, who also experienced a severe personal trauma, that he doubts he will ever return to his former self.
The serious emotional and psychological repercussions for Baldwin continue to unfold publicly as he navigates both his recovery and the legal implications of the “Rust” shooting. Baldwin has consistently stated that he was unaware the gun was loaded and asserts he did not pull the trigger.
This tragic incident not only has drawn attention to Baldwin’s personal plight but also has sparked broader debates on safety protocols within the film industry, reinforcing the imperative for stricter control measures and oversight concerning the use of firearms on sets.
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