The BaldwinsstarHilaria Baldwinis getting candid about the toll of dealing with the paparazzi over the years. The yoga instructor has confessed that herviral mob wife fashion moment back in January 2024was very intentional. This was shortly after her husband,Alec Baldwinwas charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2021Rustshooting incidentfor the second time. Turns out that Hilaria donned the over-the-top outfit tocreate a diversionand help Alec avoid the cameras.
During the August 05, 2025, episode ofThe Baldwins,the mom of seven shared that she has now learned thatit’s always better to “disengage”with the paparazzi. However,the reality starconfessed that it’s not always easy for her to do so. While speaking about her mob wife outfit, which included a mini skirt, fishnets, and a metallic jacket, Baldwin admitted thatthe paparazzi thought she had gone nuts.“They didn’t realize I was messing with them,” she added.

Baldwin went on to say that while people have called her an attention seeker in the past, she will always do whatever she has to toprotect her husband and kids. In the same episode, Alec also admitted to having his fair share of conflicts with the paparazzi in the past. However, the actor claimed that he has tried very hard to change that. According to theRoyal Tenenbaumsstar, he can’t go out and “punch every tabloid photographer” talking about him and his family. He added that when he was younger, he was quick to let himself get bothered by photographers following him. But just like his wife, he also wants to take care of his family.“I want to be left alone,”expressed Baldwin.
Alec Baldwin Almost Gave Up His Acting Career
The same episode ofThe Baldwinsalso shed light on the future of Alec’s career inHollywood. The reality star admitted that he is seriously consideringstepping away from actingto focus on his family. Baldwin revealed that he currently hasno projects lined up,and he’s perfectly fine with that. The conversation took place during a scene where the father of eight was seen playing with his children in their backyard. “This is what I’m doing, is raising my kids,” said the actor.
Baldwin acknowledged thesocietal pressure on men to prioritize their careers.However, he shared that many of his friends in the industry regret not spending enough time with their children because they were too busy with work. According to Baldwin,these are moments that they will never get back, since their kids are now off to college.

The actor claimed that he did not want to live with similar regrets. He admitted that one benefit of having kids later in life is that he gets toembrace thechaos of parenthood. In an earlier interview with PEOPLE, the actor shared his children’s reactions to the success ofThe Baldwins.He joked that the kids were alreadyrenegotiating their contractsbecause they wanted more money in case the show was picked up for a second season.
The Baldwinsairs every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on TLC.
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Source:PEOPLE
