Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin, married since 2012, have been growing their family ever since. The couple met in 2011 and welcomed their first child in 2013. Over the years, they’ve had seven children together, including one born via surrogate. Alec also has a daughter, Ireland Baldwin, from his previous marriage to Kim Basinger.
In April 2021, the Baldwins announced they were expecting their seventh child. Hilaria later shared the happy news on Instagram, introducing their daughter, Ilaria Catalina Irena, born on September 22, 2022, weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz. “Both she and I are happy and healthy,” she wrote.
Hilaria added that the “Baldwinito” siblings were thrilled to welcome their newest sister. The couple also told People magazine: “How grateful we feel to welcome our newest little daughter into this world. Just as magical and filled with love as every other little person we have been blessed with.”
However, the baby’s name sparked some online controversy. Critics revisited past allegations about Hilaria misrepresenting her Spanish heritage, questioning the choice of another Spanish-inspired name. Some called it “irritating,” while others pointed out that “Ilaria” is actually Italian for “Hilary,” meaning cheerful.
Despite the chatter, Hilaria reflected positively on motherhood: “I know too well the joys and the losses, the beauty and the heartache, that motherhood brings. I have learned to respect and embrace this incredible process I’m so blessed to experience again and again.”