A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Alec Baldwin.
Alec Baldwin, an American actor and film producer, is celebrated for his versatility across genres, showcasing his talent in both leading and supporting roles. His career has been marked by numerous awards, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has also received nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Tony Award, underscoring his significant contributions to the film and television industry.
On December 11, 1998, Alec Baldwin made an appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and delivered a staged, satirical rant about Henry Hyde and his family, eight days before President Bill Clinton was to be impeached. Baldwin later apologized for any misunderstanding.
In 1998, Alec Baldwin wrote a couple of letters to The East Hampton Star in which he criticized New York Governor George Pataki and questioned Kenneth Star.
In 2011, during the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards, Alec Baldwin boycotted the event and requested his appearance be removed after producers cut a portion of his taped skit that referenced Rupert Murdoch and the News International phone hacking scandal. Leonard Nimoy replaced him.
In January 2024, Alec Baldwin was indicted by a grand jury on an involuntary manslaughter charge related to the 'Rust' shooting. The indictment provides two options for prosecution: negligent use of a firearm, and felony misconduct with disregard for the safety of others.
In March 2024, court documents revealed that the producers of 'Rust,' including Alec Baldwin, were nine months late in paying agreed settlement fees to the widower and son of Halyna Hutchins.
On May 24, 2024, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer denied Alec Baldwin's motion to dismiss his involuntary manslaughter trial, clearing the path for the trial to proceed.
On July 9, 2024, Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial began in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with the selection of 12 jurors and four alternative jurors.
On July 12, 2024, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin with prejudice. This decision came after the defense filed a motion based on the revelation that the prosecution had withheld evidence.
On October 25, 2024, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer upheld her dismissal of the involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin, stating that the prosecution failed to provide any factual or legal arguments to reverse the decision.
As of November 2024, one of the two settlement payments owed to the widower and son of Halyna Hutchins by the producers of 'Rust', including Alec Baldwin, had been made.
In January 2025, Alec Baldwin filed a civil rights suit against officials in Santa Fe, New Mexico, alleging wrongful prosecution for manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins.
In March 2025, the parents of Halyna Hutchins criticized Alec Baldwin's reality television series through their attorney, stating it celebrates Baldwin's family life while ignoring the fact that Baldwin "took a child away from her parents."
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