Alec Baldwin is reportedly concerned that his wife, Hilaria Baldwin’s rising fame on Dancing with the Stars, might put their marriage under strain. The actor fears that her growing success on the show could create stress within their relationship, especially amid existing challenges they face together.
Unease Over Alec Baldwin’s Presence While Hilaria Competes on DWTS
Sources close to the couple reveal that Hilaria is excited about her participation in Dancing with the Stars and views it as an important opportunity. She looks forward to the spotlight and a change of pace from their East Coast life to Los Angeles, where the show is filmed. Although Alec initially supported her involvement and hoped to join her there as a family trip, practical matters have made that difficult. Insiders say Hilaria feels uncomfortable with Alec’s presence nearby, believing it might distract her from performing at her best on the dance floor.
“Hilaria is so excited about this,”
said an insider.
“She’s seeing it as her big break and saying how cool it’ll be to live in LA and take a break from the East Coast. Alec wants to come out with her and make it a big family trip, but that’s just not practical. Plus, she’s uneasy about him lurking in the background and putting her off her game.”
Due to financial limitations, the couple cannot afford to stay for the entire duration of the competition together. Though Alec was initially concerned about managing the children on his own while Hilaria competed, reports suggest that during the second week of the show, it was Alec who was absent, likely because of work commitments. Meanwhile, their children have remained close to Hilaria during rehearsals and performances.
Hilaria Views DWTS as a Chance to Move Past Past Controversies
Insiders reveal that Hilaria sees this opportunity on Dancing with the Stars as a way to rebuild her public image after facing backlash over her previously criticized Spanish accent and the couple’s awkward reality TV presence. The show offers her a fresh start, independent of Alec Baldwin’s shadow.
“Hilaria wants to use this as a stepping stone to bigger things,”
a source shared.
“The fact she’s landed this gig that’s got nothing to do with Alec is a huge positive. He’s quite right to be worried.”
The strain on their marriage has reportedly been exacerbated by Alec’s legal troubles following the 2021 Rust movie set incident, which resulted in an involuntary manslaughter charge against him. With Alec’s current challenges and Hilaria’s increasing visibility on national television alongside her handsome dance partner, Gleb Savchenko, tension between the couple is said to be mounting.
Potential Implications for Their Relationship Moving Forward
While the full impact of Hilaria’s Dancing with the Stars experience on their marriage remains uncertain, insiders suggest that the combination of Alec Baldwin DWTS marriage stress and personal difficulties might make maintaining their relationship more challenging. The balance between pursuing individual opportunities and overcoming public and private hardships will be critical to their future.
Dancing with the Stars airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available for streaming on Hulu the following day.
