Hilaria Baldwin Says Alec’s Plan to Go Back to School to Learn Spanish ‘Isn’t Convenient’ for Her

Alec Baldwin’s Plan to Learn Spanish Sparks Hilaria’s Hilarious Reaction

Alec Baldwin’s latest life goal didn’t quite hit the right note with his wife, Hilaria Baldwin. On the Sunday, March 9, episode of The Baldwins, Alec, 66, shared his aspirations following the dismissal of the case against him related to the Rust shooting. Alec revealed to Hilaria, 41, that he wants to go back to school to learn Spanish. While his plan was well-intentioned, Hilaria wasn’t entirely thrilled about it. “That is not convenient for me because then I can’t talk about you,” she joked, suggesting he might as well learn Swedish instead. This light-hearted exchange showcased the playful dynamic between the couple.

A Buggy Encounter and Alec’s Comedic Moments

The episode was filled with more laughs as Alec interacted with some unexpected guests—bugs. A butterfly landed on him, prompting Hilaria to point it out. Alec, ever the charmer, quipped, “Take a photo! It is cleaning its butt. This is love! Do you love me? That is magical.” His wiped down the pool filter and found it crawling with bugs. “There’s so many bugs. We can throw them in the grass and the birds can eat them. I am going to whoosh them with some water,” he explained. Alec even joked about his “whooshing” skills, comparing himself to actor Daniel Day-Lewis, saying, “I never won an Oscar but if they had one for whooshing, I am the Daniel Day-Lewis of whooshing.”

Inside the Baldwin Family Life

The TLC show The Baldwins offers viewers a rare glimpse into the lives of Alec and Hilaria as they navigate raising their seven children: Carmen, 11, Rafael, 9, Leonardo, 8, Romeo, 6, Eduardo, 4, María, 4, and Ilaria, 2. The couple’s unique parenting style and their chaotic yet loving home life are central to the show. In the premiere episode, which aired in February, Alec and Hilaria addressed Hilaria’s past controversy over her accent, which made headlines in December 2020.

Hilaria Opens Up About Her Accent Controversy

Hilaria reflected on the drama that erupted when social media users accused her of fabricating her Spanish heritage. Born as Hilary in Boston, Massachusetts, Hilaria faced criticism for her claims of being raised in Spain and speaking with a Spanish accent. In the show, she opened up about how the controversy affected her. “I was raised bilingual. My family—all my nuclear family—now lives over in Spain,” she explained in a confessional. “I want to teach my kids pride in speaking more than one language. I think just growing up and speaking two languages is extremely special.”

Embracing Identity and the Power of Language

Hilaria clapped back at critics who made her feel bad for embracing her identity. “I love English, I also love Spanish, and when I mix the two it doesn’t make me inauthentic, and when I mix the two, that makes me normal,” she said. She emphasized that her multilingual background is a natural part of her life, shaped by her family and upbringing. “It was my family, my friends, my community who speak multiple languages, who have belonged in multiple places and realize that we are a mix of all these different things and that’s going to have an impact on how we sound and an impact on how we articulate things and the words that we choose and our mannerisms. That’s normal. That’s called being human.”

The Baldwin Family’s Message of Love and Acceptance

In the end, The Baldwins is a show that celebrates the beauty of family, love, and acceptance, even in the face of challenges. Alec and Hilaria’s relationship, with all its quirks and humor, is at the heart of the series. As they navigate their lives as parents of seven, they are determined to raise their children with pride in their heritage and a love for all the complexities that make them who they are. Catch The Baldwins on TLC every Sunday at 10 p.m. ET for more of their heartwarming and hilarious moments.