Alec and Hilaria Baldwin Celebrate Ireland’s 30th Birthday Amid Family Shakeup

Alec Baldwin Family Celebration took a heartfelt turn on October 23 as Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria honored Ireland Baldwin’s 30th birthday with touching tributes, highlighting the close bond within the family despite recent personal challenges. The celebration unfolded amid Ireland’s public revelation about severing ties with certain family members to protect her well-being.

Heartfelt Birthday Tributes to Ireland Baldwin

On Ireland Baldwin’s milestone birthday, Hilaria Baldwin shared a warm Instagram post expressing deep admiration for her stepdaughter. Writing,

“How lucky we are that we have you and how in awe I always am at your wisdom, strength, resilience. You are funny, smart, the best mama, sister, friend, [and] daughter. I cherish our relationship.”

Hilaria, who is mother to seven children with Alec, also posted a series of photos showing Ireland in a nurturing role with her partner RAC and their toddler daughter Holland.

Hilaria continued with praise, stating,

“You are so supportive and a true light in all of our lives,”

and,

“We love you so very much and it was so meaningful to celebrate with you today.”

Alec Baldwin shared a brief but affectionate birthday message on Instagram, writing, “Happy birthday to my Ireland.”

Ireland Baldwin’s Personal Growth and Family Boundaries

Just days before her birthday, Ireland Baldwin publicly announced a significant personal decision to distance herself from certain extended family members. In her Substack post titled 30, Flirty and Surviving, Ireland opened up about the emotional burden she felt from these strained relationships. She wrote,

“I move into 30 with a lot less weight on my shoulders,”

and elaborated,

“This weight that was brought on by the need to continue to carry my narcissistic, unreliable, addict family members who I thought I needed in my life.”

Reflecting on her childhood, particularly following her parents’ divorce in 2001, Ireland described feeling compelled to gain approval from certain relatives, a pattern she chose to break after focusing on raising her own daughter. She acknowledged the relief found in this new chapter, saying,

“Nothing was more freeing than finally realizing how poisonous these people are,”

and added,

“So, I inch into my thirties with an understanding that this is how you break these cycles.”

Overview of the Baldwin Family Tree

The Baldwin family is extensive, with Alec Baldwin at its center as the eldest of six siblings. Born Alexander Rae Baldwin III on April 3, 1958, he has four brothers and two sisters, all making various impacts both inside and outside of the entertainment industry.

The Baldwin Brothers Lineage

Alec Baldwin’s younger brothers include Daniel Baldwin, born October 5, 1960; William “Billy” Baldwin, born February 21, 1963; and Stephen Baldwin, born May 12, 1966. Alec’s career as an Emmy-winning actor is well-known, while his brothers have pursued their own acting and entertainment paths.

The Baldwin Sisters and Their Families

Alec’s older sister is Elizabeth “Beth” Baldwin Keuchler, born in 1955, who is a mother of six and married to landscape architect Charles Keuchler. Jane Baldwin Sasso, the fifth sibling, was born in 1965 and is married to Randy Sasso, with whom she has two children.

Legacy of Mama Baldwin

The siblings’ father passed away at 55 in 1983, while their mother, Carol Newcomb, survived breast cancer diagnosed in 1991 and lived until age 92, passing away on May 26, 2022. She left behind 25 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a cancer research foundation bearing her name. Alec paid homage to her resilience, stating,

“My mother taught me about second acts. And third ones, too,”

and added,

“She spent the last 25 years of her life as a fighter and a champion for the cause to which she devoted so much energy.”

Alec Baldwin’s Marriages and Children

Alec Baldwin was first married to Oscar-winning actress Kim Basinger from 1993 until 2002. Together, they share a daughter, Ireland Baldwin, born October 23, 1995. Alec later married Hilaria Baldwin (née Thomas) on June 30, 2012, and they have seven children: daughters Carmen Gabriela (August 23, 2013), María Lucía Victoria (February 25, 2021), Ilaria Catalina Irena (September 22, 2022), and sons Rafael Thomas (June 17, 2015), Leonardo Ángel Charles (September 12, 2016), Romeo Alejandro David (May 17, 2018), and Eduardo “Edu” Pao Lucas (September 8, 2020).

Introducing Alec Baldwin’s First Grandchild

In May 2023, Ireland Baldwin and her partner, musician André Allen Anjos (known as RAC), welcomed their daughter Holland, marking Alec’s first experience as a grandfather. The family shared joyful moments as they celebrated both Holland’s arrival and Ireland’s birthday.

Daniel Baldwin’s Marital History and Offspring

Daniel Baldwin has been married four times and has six children. His first daughter, Kahlea, was born in 1984 with first wife Cheryl, whom he divorced in 1989. Daniel then married Elizabeth from 1990 to 1996, with whom he shares a daughter, Alexandra. He fathered son Atticus Baldwin in 1996 with Isabella Hoffman, his partner until 2005.

Daniel’s third marriage was to model Joanne Smith from 2007 to 2012. Together they have two daughters, Avis (born January 17, 2008) and Finley (born August 7, 2009). More recently, Daniel wed D’Asia Bellamy on New Year’s Eve 2022, and they welcomed a son, William “Bat” Baldwin, on June 1, 2023.

Billy Baldwin’s Family and Health Battle

Billy Baldwin has been married to singer Chynna Phillips since September 9, 1995. They have three children: daughter Jameson (born February 27, 2000), son Vance (born 2001), and daughter Brooke (born 2004). In 2018, Billy revealed that Vance had been diagnosed with cancer and had undergone 28 rounds of chemotherapy.

Reflecting on his son’s strength, Billy wrote,

“[He] stayed VERY positive, focused and kept his life as normal as possible… every single day,”

and added,

“Kid’s a tough son of a bitch. Sharp as a tack. Funny as hell. Tough as nails. Heart of gold.”

Chynna echoed this sentiment with, “Our baby. Our hero.”

On the one-year anniversary of Vance’s diagnosis, he posted on social media that he had been cancer-free for several months. Billy commemorated the milestone, calling his son,

“One of the coolest, toughest kids you’ll ever know.”

Stephen Baldwin’s Marriage and Children

Stephen Baldwin, the youngest Baldwin brother, married Kennya Deodato on June 10, 1990. They are parents to daughters Alaia (born January 23, 1993) and Hailey (born November 22, 1996).

Stephen Baldwin’s Next Generation

Daughter Alaia married Andrew Aronow, founder of Pocket Ace Productions, in 2017. They welcomed their daughter, Iris Elle Aranow, on August 17, 2020. Stephen proudly shared on Instagram,

“been hard to keep this to myself, my beautiful niece is here and she is PERFECT…Auntie Hails loves you sooooo much.”

Hailey Baldwin’s Marriage to Justin Bieber

Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber, friends for ten years, married in a courthouse ceremony in New York on September 13, 2018, followed by a larger celebration in South Carolina on September 30, 2019. Stephen Baldwin walked Hailey down the aisle, while Alaia and cousin Ireland served as bridesmaids. Hailey acknowledged the adjustment of changing her surname, stating,

“It took some getting used to, for sure,”

and added,

“It’s definitely strange, it takes adjusting.”

Proud of her family heritage, Hailey said,

“I’m very proud of my family name. I come from a great family with a history in this industry.”

Welcoming Baby Bieber

On August 23, 2024, Justin Bieber announced the arrival of their son, Jack Blues Bieber. Sharing a tender photo of the newborn’s tiny foot beside Hailey’s manicured finger, Justin captioned it, “WELCOME HOME.” Grandmother Pattie Mallette expressed her joy on social media, writing,

“CONGRATULATIONS @justinbieber & Hailey. I LOVE YOU FOREVER BABY JACK.”

Stephen Baldwin echoed the blessing with,

“Amen. Congratulations to you and may God continue to bless our family.”

The occasion capped off an intense period for the family, marked by moments of celebration and reflection amid ongoing personal challenges. Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s public expressions of love for Ireland reaffirm the closeness within their immediate family, even as Ireland continues to set firm boundaries to protect her own well-being. The concept of resilience runs through the Baldwin lineage, from their late mother’s fight against cancer to the younger generation’s battles and milestones, signaling a family committed to breaking negative cycles while cherishing strong familial bonds.