Move over, Duggars. There is a new family coming to TLC.
Alec Baldwin, his wife Hilaria and their seven children will star in a series called “The Baldwins” for the cable network, known for its reality shows about large families, including “Sister Wives,” “Welcome to Plathville” and “Counting On.”
Alec and Hilaria announced the news on Tuesday in an Instagram Reel.
“We invite you to our home to experience the ups and downs, the good, the bad, the wild and the crazy,” said Baldwin, who was sitting with Hilaria. “Home is the place we like to be most. And we come to TLC. “God help us!” The short teaser included lurid footage of her various children, who range in age from 10 years to 19 months, screaming, pillow fighting and frolicking on the couch.
The series is expected next year, according to the publication. It's unclear how, or if, “The Baldwins” will address Alec's ongoing legal problems and their effect on his family. The 66-year-old actor will be tried for manslaughter next month in New Mexico for his alleged role in the October 2021 accidental death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the low-budget Western “Rust,” which is a producer. He has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Rumors about a Baldwin-themed reality show have been circulating since last year, when the family reportedly began searching for a series that would address their unusual home life. “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” fans also speculated that Hilaria Baldwin was vying for a spot on the reality show when star Kyle Richards made a proposition to her in an interview, but that didn't work out.
For Baldwin, an Oscar-nominated and three-time Emmy-winning actor and avowed liberal who appears on a reality show on a network that once gave former vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin a series, and which more recently is known by countless versions. from “90 Day Fiancé” may seem like a step backwards. But he will likely face steep legal fees and the rising cost of raising seven children in New York City, one of the most expensive cities in the country. (He also has a 28-year-old daughter, Ireland, with his ex-wife Kim Basinger.)
Hilaria, 40, is no stranger to controversy either. The aspiring lifestyle influencer and yoga fan has been accused of misrepresenting her cultural identity. For years, when she appeared in media interviews, she was described as Latina or Hispanic. She was also known for speaking with a fluctuating accent and, in a notable appearance on “Today,” she had trouble remembering the English word for cucumber. In 2020, she addressed criticism of her saying, “I'm a white girl,” and she clarified that her given name is Hilary and she grew up in Massachusetts.
