Alec and Hilaria Baldwin to Star in New TLC Show: 'The Baldwins' and the Seven Kids

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin to Star in New TLC Show: 'The Baldwins' and the Seven Kids

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Published: 6/5/2024

Add another log to the reality TV bonfire because Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are joining the fray. The Hollywood couple is launching a new reality show on TLC called 'The Baldwins,' set to air in 2025. As the working title suggests, this show will feature all the fireworks and fanfare one might expect from a modern take on "The Brady Bunch" but with fewer perms and more controversy.

The stars of the show aren’t just Alec and Hilaria but also their seven children, each presumably poised to bring their unique blend of charm, chaos, and unpredictability. The show promises to showcase "non-stop love, laughter, and drama" — basically everything but the occasional celebrity manslaughter charge and dubious accents.

Ah, yes, let's talk about that. Alec Baldwin is currently facing an involuntary manslaughter charge related to the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust." One might argue that launching a reality show in the shadow of such serious charges is inadvisable. Others might say it's the kind of plot twist reality TV was made for.

Then there's Hilaria, whose esoteric Spanish heritage came under scrutiny and faced backlash. It’s a rich backstory worthy of multiple episodes — or at least a very special recap episode mid-season.

The announcement of the show was made in a video posted on Instagram, where Alec laid down some ground rules, joking they are "done having kids." While we can't confirm if this holds up under closer scrutiny, it will likely provide some light comic relief from the usual Baldwin family drama.

One might have expected Alec’s other daughter, Ireland Baldwin, from his previous marriage to Kim Basinger, to make an appearance. But Eve of Destruction fans, brace yourselves: it appears she won't be part of this Brady reboot.

Notably, the decision to create a reality show right now could be seen as an attempt to distract from these controversies or an effort to humanize the Baldwin's lives to millions of pending-jury members. Either way, 'The Baldwins' looks set to offer a screen-time smorgasbord of family antics, heartfelt moments, and inevitably, some head-scratching controversies.

In a period where reality TV is more about blending the line between sincere and scandalous, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin seem poised to make their mark. The phrase “by any means necessary” comes to mind. Buckle up, viewers: if nothing else, 'The Baldwins' will be anything but dull.