Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria stepped into the spotlight at one of New York's most exclusive holiday events, the 2025 Museum Gala, held at the American Museum of Natural History. The glamorous occasion provided a stark contrast to the actor's ongoing legal and property woes, including the recent relisting of his sprawling Hamptons estate for a staggering $21 million.
Gala Glamour on the Upper West Side
The annual gala, a magnet for showbusiness luminaries, saw the couple dressed in impeccable style. Alec Baldwin, 67, embodied classic chic in a sleek black tuxedo and bow tie. His wife Hilaria, 41, made a bold statement in a strapless, mermaid-hem gown that evoked Old Hollywood glamour. The fitness trainer's scarlet lipstick complemented the dress, and she accessorised with glistening jewellery, including a dazzling engagement ring. Rumours suggest Baldwin upgraded the ring in 2019 to a stone between eight and ten carats, potentially worth up to $1.2 million.
The star-studded guest list also featured actress Melissa McCarthy, who turned heads in a gold sequined gown with puff sleeves, accompanied by her husband Ben Falcone. Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost was also in attendance, seemingly without his famous wife, Scarlett Johansson.
The $21 Million Hamptons Property Saga
Baldwin's glamorous night out follows significant news regarding his real estate portfolio. He has relisted his vast 10,000-square foot Amagansett mansion in the Hamptons with an asking price of $21 million. The property, which sits on 10 acres and boasts seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, was first purchased by Baldwin in 1996 for $1.75 million.
The sale history of the home has been turbulent. It was initially listed in 2022 for $29 million, a price that was slashed to nearly $19 million by January 2024. After failing to sell, partly due to the controversy surrounding the Rust shooting, Baldwin removed it from the market. The new $21 million price tag is $2 million higher than its most recent listing.
The estate, featured on the family's reality show The Baldwins, has not been without its own quirks attracting public comment. A large painting of Hilaria in the living room, inspired by a paparazzi photo of her grocery shopping, recently drew mockery on social media after being highlighted in a New York Times profile.
The Lingering Shadow of the Rust Tragedy
Baldwin's decision to first list the home in September 2022 came less than a year after the tragic shooting on the set of the film Rust in October 2021. The incident, where a prop gun held by Baldwin discharged, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, has had profound legal repercussions.
While Baldwin strenuously denied pulling the trigger and his charge of involuntary manslaughter was dismissed in 2023 due to prosecutorial misconduct, the case's fallout continues. The film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was convicted and sentenced to 18 months. Baldwin's subsequent civil lawsuit against members of the Santa Fe District Attorney's office was thrown out in July 2024.
Halyna Hutchins' widower, Matthew Hutchins, became a producer on Rust as part of a wrongful death settlement. The film eventually premiered in late 2023 and opened in US cinemas in May 2024 to a divided critical response.
The 2025 Museum Gala offered a night of refined celebration for the Baldwins, yet it remains a brief interlude in a complex narrative intertwining luxury real estate, relentless public scrutiny, and an enduring legal legacy.
