History of Hilaria Baldwin in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 15, 2025

Hilaria Baldwin is an American yoga instructor, entrepreneur, podcaster, and author, best known for her work in wellness and yoga instruction. She co-founded Yoga Vida, a chain of yoga studios. Married to actor Alec Baldwin since 2012, she is the mother of seven children, and the family stars in the TLC reality series 'The Baldwins.' She has also released a wellness-focused book and an exercise DVD.

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January 6, 1984: Hillary Lynn Hayward-Thomas born

On January 6, 1984, Hillary Lynn Hayward-Thomas, later known as Hilaria Baldwin, was born. She would later become a yoga instructor, entrepreneur, podcaster, and author.

2009: Yoga Vida Founded

In 2009, Hilaria Baldwin opened the yoga studio Yoga Vida in the West Village of New York City with Michael "Mike" Patton.

February 2011: Met Alec Baldwin

In February 2011, Hilaria Thomas met Alec Baldwin at Sarma Melngailis' New York restaurant Pure Food and Wine.

2011: Parents move to Mallorca and found International Integrators

In 2011, Hilaria's parents moved to Spain, settling in Mallorca, and founded International Integrators, an integrative health organization.

April 2012: Engagement to Alec Baldwin

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

June 30, 2012: Marriage to Alec Baldwin

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

2012: Marriage to Alec Baldwin

In 2012, Hilaria Baldwin married actor Alec Baldwin. They would later have seven children and become the focus of the TLC reality series, The Baldwins.

2012: Mother retires from Harvard Medical School

In 2012, Hilaria's mother retired from her positions as an associate physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.

2012: Becomes lifestyle correspondent for Extra

In 2012, after marrying Alec Baldwin, Hilaria Baldwin became a lifestyle correspondent for the entertainment show Extra.

October 2013: Release of @ Home with Hilaria Baldwin: Fit Mommy-to-Be Prenatal Yoga DVD

In October 2013, Hilaria Baldwin released an exercise DVD titled @ Home with Hilaria Baldwin: Fit Mommy-to-Be Prenatal Yoga. Alec Baldwin appears in a bonus section.

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2013: Lawsuit for injury sustained in class

In 2013, Spencer Wolff, a former student, sued Hilaria Baldwin in Manhattan Supreme Court for an injury he allegedly sustained in her class.

June 2014: Compared to Gwyneth Paltrow

In June 2014, El País described Hilaria Baldwin as the "Gwyneth Paltrow" of New York City in reference to being a working wealthy mother.

2014: Daytime Emmy Award

In 2014, Hilaria Baldwin shared a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment News Program with her Extra colleagues and periodically worked with Extra through the year.

December 2016: Release of The Living Clearly Method

In December 2016, Hilaria Baldwin's book, The Living Clearly Method, was released, and she launched a website under the same name to promote it.

The Living Clearly Method: 5 Principles for a Fit Body, Healthy Mind & Joyful Life

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2016: Yoga Vida features in Tribeca Citizen

In 2016, Tribeca Citizen wrote about Yoga Vida and their range of classes, including "pre- and post-natal, restorative, and heated by infrared light".

2017: Wellness Foundation's Illumination Award

In 2017, Hilaria Baldwin was awarded the Wellness Foundation's Illumination Award at that organization's summer benefit in the Hamptons.

November 2018: Appearance on The Rachael Ray Show

In November 2018, Hilaria Baldwin and Daphne Oz went on The Rachael Ray Show to talk about their podcast, Mom Brain.

February 2019: United Nations Panel

In February 2019, Hilaria Baldwin and her husband spoke to a United Nations panel about food choices and a sustainable planet at the launch of the EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Health and Planet initiative. Hilaria was identified as a 'wellness expert' on the panel.

December 2020: Accusations of cultural appropriation

In December 2020, Hilaria Baldwin faced accusations of cultural appropriation after a Twitter user pointed out inconsistencies in her accent and background.

December 2020: Cultural appropriation allegations

In December 2020, allegations of cultural appropriation arose against Baldwin, which resulted in her not recording any more episodes of Mom Brain after that date.

2020: Death of paternal grandfather

In 2020, Hilaria's paternal grandfather, David Lloyd Thomas Sr., passed away.

March 2021: Listed as "identity hoaxer"

In March 2021, The Atlantic listed Hilaria Baldwin as an "identity hoaxer" and she responded that she identifies as white and that her ethnic background includes many things.

May 2021: Has not recorded Mom Brain episodes

As of May 2021, Hilaria Baldwin had not recorded any more episodes of Mom Brain since the start of allegations of cultural appropriation in December 2020.

October 2021: Posted about Halyna Hutchins

After her husband accidentally fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a prop gun in October 2021, Baldwin posted on her Instagram.

July 2024: Attended Alec Baldwin's trial

In July 2024, Hilaria Baldwin showed support for her husband when his criminal trial for the Halyna Hutchins shooting got underway, appearing in person at the Santa Fe, New Mexico courthouse.