History of Alec Baldwin in Timeline

Alec Baldwin is an American actor and film producer recognized for his versatile performances in both comedic and dramatic roles. He has received multiple awards, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and eight Screen Actors Guild Awards. Additionally, he has been nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Tony Award, underscoring his significant contributions to the entertainment industry.

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1983: Briefly engaged to Janine Turner

In 1983, Alec Baldwin was briefly engaged to actress Janine Turner.

1990: Met Kim Basinger

In 1990, Alec Baldwin met actress Kim Basinger while filming 'The Marrying Man'.

1991: Gave up eating beef

In 1991, Alec Baldwin gave up eating beef and became a supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

August 19, 1993: Married Kim Basinger

On August 19, 1993, Alec Baldwin married actress Kim Basinger.

October 23, 1995: Daughter Ireland born

On October 23, 1995, Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger's daughter, Ireland, was born.

1996: Created the Carol M. Baldwin Cancer Research Fund

In 1996, Alec Baldwin and his mother Carol created the Carol M. Baldwin Cancer Research Fund.

December 11, 1998: Staged rant on Late Night with Conan O'Brien

On December 11, 1998, Alec Baldwin appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and delivered a controversial, staged rant about Henry Hyde, which was intended as satire. He later apologized for any misunderstanding.

1998: Letters to The East Hampton Star

In 1998, Baldwin wrote a couple of letters to The East Hampton Star calling New York Governor George Pataki either a liar or incredibly stupid.

December 5, 2000: Separated from Kim Basinger

On December 5, 2000, Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger separated.

September 3, 2002: Divorced from Kim Basinger

On September 3, 2002, Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger divorced.

2006: Baldwin expresses interest in running for Governor of New York

In 2006, Alec Baldwin stated in an interview that he would prefer to run for Governor of New York if he were to enter electoral politics, believing himself to be more qualified than Arnold Schwarzenegger.

April 11, 2007: Voicemail incident with daughter

On April 11, 2007, Alec Baldwin left a controversial voicemail message for his daughter, which was later leaked to the public.

2008: Toured in support of fatherhood and divorce book

In late 2008, Alec Baldwin toured in support of his book on fatherhood and divorce, speaking about his personal experiences.

February 2009: Baldwin advocates for New York film tax breaks

In February 2009, Alec Baldwin urged state leaders to renew New York's tax breaks for the film and television industry, warning of industry collapse and relocation to California if the breaks were not reinstated.

June 2009: Contemplated suicide after voicemail incident

In June 2009, Alec Baldwin stated that he contemplated suicide after the voicemail incident in 2007 but sought professional help.

2009: Starred in 'It's Complicated'

In 2009, Alec Baldwin co-starred in the romantic comedy 'It's Complicated' with Meryl Streep and Steve Martin, receiving positive reviews for his performance and earning a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

May 12, 2010: Received honorary degree from NYU

On May 12, 2010, Alec Baldwin gave a commencement address at New York University and was awarded a Doctor of Fine Arts degree, honoris causa.

2010: Became spokesperson for Capital One

Beginning in 2010, Alec Baldwin appeared in a television campaign for Capital One as their spokesperson. Following a 2013 confrontation with a videographer, his contract was not renewed.

2010: Capital One spokesperson

Beginning in 2010, Baldwin's contract with Capital One was written to fund Baldwin's charity foundation.

2010: Co-hosted the 82nd Academy Awards

In 2010, Alec Baldwin co-hosted the 82nd Academy Awards with Steve Martin, receiving praise for his performance.

March 2011: Donated to the New York Philharmonic and Roundabout Theatre Company

In March 2011, Alec Baldwin donated $1 million to the New York Philharmonic and $500,000 to the Roundabout Theatre Company.

August 2011: Began dating Hilaria Thomas

In August 2011, Alec Baldwin began dating Hilaria Thomas, a yoga instructor, and moved to Greenwich Village.

October 24, 2011: Launched podcast 'Here's the Thing'

On October 24, 2011, Alec Baldwin launched his podcast 'Here's the Thing', featuring interviews with public figures.

December 21, 2011: Baldwin abandons plans to run for mayor of New York City

On December 21, 2011, Alec Baldwin announced he would not run for mayor of New York City, opting to continue his role on 30 Rock instead.

2011: Baldwin boycotts Emmy Awards

In 2011, Alec Baldwin boycotted the Emmy Awards after producers cut a skit referencing Rupert Murdoch and the News International phone hacking scandal. His appearance was removed from the broadcast.

February 4, 2012: Hosted the 2011 NFL Honors awards show

On February 4, 2012, Alec Baldwin hosted the 2011 NFL Honors awards show.

April 2012: Engaged to Hilaria Thomas

In April 2012, Alec Baldwin became engaged to Hilaria Thomas.

June 30, 2012: Married Hilaria Thomas

On June 30, 2012, Alec Baldwin married Hilaria Thomas at St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in New York City.

February 2, 2013: Hosted the 2012 NFL Honors awards show

On February 2, 2013, Alec Baldwin hosted the 2012 NFL Honors awards show for the second time.

April 18, 2013: Returned to Broadway in 'Orphans'

On April 18, 2013, Alec Baldwin returned to Broadway as Harold in 'Orphans', receiving positive reviews for his performance.

November 26, 2013: 'Up Late with Alec Baldwin' cancelled

On November 26, 2013, Alec Baldwin's show 'Up Late with Alec Baldwin' was cancelled after only five episodes due to a controversial incident.

2013: Capital One contract ends

In 2013, Baldwin's contract with Capital One ended, which had been funding Baldwin's charity foundation.

2014: Baldwin considers running for mayor of New York City

In April, 2014, Baldwin suggested he might change his mind and run for mayor of New York City.

July 31, 2015: Co-starred in 'Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation'

On July 31, 2015, Alec Baldwin co-starred in 'Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation', the fifth installment of the Mission: Impossible series.

2016: Hosted 'Match Game' reboot and portrayed Donald Trump on SNL

In 2016, Alec Baldwin began hosting a reboot of 'Match Game' and gained acclaim for his portrayal of Donald Trump on SNL.

February 11, 2017: Hosted Saturday Night Live for the 17th time

On February 11, 2017, Alec Baldwin hosted Saturday Night Live for the 17th time, holding the record for the most times hosting the show.

August 2017: El Dorado Pictures signs deal with ABC Studios

In August 2017, Alec Baldwin's production company, El Dorado Pictures, signed a first-look deal with ABC Studios.

2017: Won Emmy for portrayal of Donald Trump on SNL

In 2017, Alec Baldwin won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Donald Trump on SNL.

March 3, 2018: ABC broadcast a preview episode of the talk show The Alec Baldwin Show

On March 3, 2018, following the broadcast of the 90th Academy Awards, ABC broadcast a preview episode of the talk show The Alec Baldwin Show.

July 27, 2018: Reprised role in 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout'

On July 27, 2018, Alec Baldwin reprised his role in 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout'.

August 27, 2018: Joined cast for Joker

On August 27, 2018, it was announced that Alec Baldwin would join the cast for Joker, playing Thomas Wayne.

August 29, 2018: Withdrew from role in Joker

On August 29, 2018, Alec Baldwin withdrew from the role in Joker.

2019: Supported plant-based diet for environmental reasons

In 2019, Alec Baldwin authored an article for CNN supporting the EAT-Lancet report and recommended a plant-based diet due to global environmental issues.

2019: Subject of Comedy Central Roast

In 2019, Alec Baldwin was the subject of the Comedy Central Roast.

2020: Continued portrayal of Trump on SNL until election defeat

Alec Baldwin continued his role portraying Donald Trump on SNL until Trump's defeat in the 2020 election.

2020: First SNL apperance since 2020

Baldwin hadn't been on SNL since 2020 until his appearance in October 2023

2020: Completed over 150 interviews for 'Here's the Thing'

Between 2011 and 2020, Alec Baldwin completed over 150 interviews for his podcast, 'Here's the Thing', with guests including musicians, filmmakers, and comedians.

October 21, 2021: Rust shooting incident

On October 21, 2021, Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun on the set of 'Rust', killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.

2021: Starred in 'Dr. Death' miniseries

In 2021, Alec Baldwin starred in the miniseries 'Dr. Death' on Peacock.

October 5, 2022: Reached settlement with Hutchins' family

On October 5, 2022, Alec Baldwin reached an undisclosed settlement with Halyna Hutchins' family in their wrongful death lawsuit.

2022: Voice cameo in Tár

In 2022, Alec Baldwin had a voice cameo as himself interviewing Lydia Tár in the film 'Tár'.

January 19, 2023: Announced he would be charged with involuntary manslaughter

On January 19, 2023, Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies announced that Alec Baldwin would be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter by the end of the month in connection to the 'Rust' shooting incident.

January 31, 2023: Charged with involuntary manslaughter

On January 31, 2023, Alec Baldwin was officially charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the 'Rust' shooting incident.

April 2023: Criminal charges dropped

In April 2023, lawyers for Alec Baldwin announced that the criminal charges against him had been dropped by prosecutors in the 'Rust' shooting case.

May 2023: Rust completed filming

Rust completed filming in May 2023 and is currently in post-production.

October 2023: SNL appearance

In October 2023, Baldwin appeared in a cameo on Saturday Night Live in an episode hosted by Timothée Chalamet, making it one of his first live appearances since the Rust incident and first appearance on the show since 2020.

October 17, 2023: New Mexico special prosecutors announce their findings

On October 17, 2023, New Mexico special prosecutors would announce that their findings indicated that Baldwin may be guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 'Rust' shooting case.

2023: SNL Cameo

In 2023, Alec Baldwin appeared in a cameo role in a Saturday Night Live sketch spoofing the Calm app.

January 2024: Grand Jury Indictment

In January 2024, a grand jury indicted Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge related to the 'Rust' shooting.

May 24, 2024: Motion to Dismiss Denied

On May 24, 2024, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer denied Baldwin's motion to dismiss his trial, clearing the way for it to begin.

July 9, 2024: Trial set to begin

Baldwin's trial was set to begin in Santa Fe, New Mexico on July 9, 2024, with jury selection.

July 12, 2024: Case Dismissed

On July 12, 2024, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against Baldwin with prejudice due to the prosecution withholding evidence.

October 25, 2024: Dismissal Upheld

On October 25, 2024, Judge Sommer upheld her dismissal of the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin, ruling that the prosecution failed to justify reversing her decision.