Alec and Hilaria Baldwin Arrive at Court for Trial as Reality TV Show Announcement Raises Questions

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin Arrive at Court for Trial as Reality TV Show Announcement Raises Questions

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin made a joint appearance at the New Mexico First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe on Tuesday as jury selection began for Alec Baldwin’s trial on charges related to the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The couple arrived separately in black SUVs, attracting a swarm of media attention. Alec, dressed in a dark suit and sunglasses, was seen assisting his wife out of the vehicle, while Hilaria, donning a tan pantsuit and large sunglasses, tended to one of their children.

The couple’s youngest child, 19-month-old Ilaria, seemed reluctant to get into the stroller, prompting Hilaria to hand her off to one of their reported nannies. Alec then proceeded to join his attorneys inside the courtroom, evading reporters’ questions. However, video footage captured the toddler crying as she was held by the nanny while her mother entered the courtroom with a cup of coffee. Hilaria took a seat in the back of the courtroom alongside Alec’s younger brother, Stephen Baldwin.

Critics have speculated that Hilaria may have wanted to bring one or more of their children into the courtroom to generate sympathy for Alec, who is facing trial for Hutchins’ death. Last month, high-profile attorney Gloria Allred, representing Hutchins’ family in a wrongful death lawsuit against Alec, criticized the timing of the Baldwins’ reality TV show announcement, calling it a “cynical public relations move” to influence the jury pool.

While Ilaria did not enter the courtroom, photographers captured images of Alec interacting with his daughter outside, potentially making their way into their reality show or the two documentaries currently in production about the “Rust” case. Alec had initially planned to travel to Santa Fe alone for the trial, but his wife and family insisted on being by his side during the proceedings.

The Baldwins, who recently celebrated their 12th anniversary, have seven children together. It remains unknown if all seven children have accompanied Alec to Santa Fe or if any of them will make brief appearances at the courthouse. The whereabouts of Ilaria, who was handed off to a nanny, during her parents’ time in the courtroom also remain undisclosed.

The decision to bring their young daughter to the courthouse raises questions, as courthouses are generally not welcoming places for children and families. However, given Ilaria’s age, it is possible that her parents wanted her close by to check on her during breaks in the proceedings.

At the end of Tuesday, 12 jurors and four alternates were selected for the trial. Their task is to determine whether Alec committed involuntary manslaughter when a revolver discharged during a rehearsal for “Rust,” resulting in Hutchins’ death and the injury of director Joel Souza. Baldwin maintains that he believed the gun contained no live rounds and did not pull the trigger.

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1 Response

  1. I found this information about Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s appearance at the court very interesting. Could you please provide more details about the charges Alec Baldwin is facing and the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins?

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