Hilaria Baldwin, wife of actor Alec Baldwin, has launched a robust defence of her eldest daughter's fashion sense, using a whiteboard presentation to address online critics. The incident unfolded after the 12-year-old, Carmen, shared a video on social media that prompted a wave of unsolicited commentary about her attire.
The Instagram Video That Sparked Controversy
The controversy began on Saturday when Carmen Baldwin, the eldest child of Hilaria and Alec, posted a video to Instagram. The clip, styled with a '#gossipgirl' hashtag, featured the tween alongside her younger sisters, three-year-old Ilaria and four-year-old MariLu. In the TikTok-like video, Carmen wore a pearl body-chain over a white tank top and khaki skirt, while her little sisters blew kisses at the camera.
Carmen lip-synched to lyrics from Lana Del Rey's 2007 song Trash Magic (Miss America), including the lines: 'Boy, you wanna come to my motel, honey / Boy, you wanna hold me down, tell me that you love me.' The video quickly drew attention from followers, with many comments focusing on the 12-year-old's choice of outfit.
Hilaria's Forceful Whiteboard Rebuttal
By Monday, Hilaria Baldwin had seen enough. The 42-year-old mother-of-seven, a former contestant on Dancing with the Stars, filmed a detailed, five-minute response. Using a whiteboard for emphasis, she directly addressed the critics, whom she labelled as primarily female 'haters'.
One comment that particularly provoked her came from Instagram user Janine Hahn, who wrote: 'How on Earth do you let a 12 y/o dress like this ... EVERYTHING!' Hilaria's retort was pointed, accusing the commenter of jealousy over ageing. She suggested Hahn was resentful about being 'pushed out' of her 'women prime' era, noting that Carmen would turn 18 in just six years.
'Yes, teach about predators, but ultimately women can do more harm to each other through this kind of comment because it's shaming and it's not inclusive,' Hilaria stated. The Boston-born influencer, who boasts 1.1 million social media followers, concluded firmly: 'My kids are so safe wearing a tank top, skirt and tights. She's been wearing that her whole life. So why is it making you uncomfortable?'
Broader Family Context and Alec's Projects
The Baldwin household is a bustling one. Hilaria and Alec, who have been married for 13 years after meeting in a New York restaurant in 2011, have seven children together. Their brood includes Carmen, plus sons Rafael (10), Leonardo (9), Romeo (7), and Eduardo (5). The family employs two nannies to assist with childcare.
Alec Baldwin, 67, is also a grandfather to two-year-old Holland, his granddaughter through his daughter Ireland from his previous marriage to Kim Basinger. Professionally, the Oscar-nominated actor has several projects in the pipeline. Last Friday, Deadline reported that he will feature in Darin Olien's travel series A Roadmap to Happiness alongside stars like Jason Momoa and Elijah Wood.
He is scheduled to attend the Sundance Film Festival this weekend, where a sizzle reel for the series will screen, and he will also compete in a chess match to promote a Netflix show. Furthermore, Alec is set to appear in the comedy National Lampoon's Hollywood Hustle and the psychological drama The Cutting Room Floor.
This public family moment occurs against the backdrop of the ongoing aftermath of the Rust film tragedy. Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial was dismissed on 12 July last year. The film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was released from prison on 23 May after serving 18 months for her role in the fatal 2021 shooting on set.
