Alec Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, have been expanding their family since marrying in 2012. The couple welcomed their first child in 2013 and continued to grow their family with five more children, including a daughter born via surrogate. In April 2021, they announced they were expecting their seventh child, which excited their fans.

Hilaria shared the joyful news of their daughter’s arrival, introducing her as Ilaria Catalina Irena Baldwin on Instagram in September 2022. She described the newborn’s health as good and mentioned how their other children were bonding with their new sibling. Alec and Hilaria also released an official statement expressing their gratitude for their growing family.

Despite their happiness, the couple faced criticism over their large family, with some mocking the choice of names and questioning Hilaria’s Spanish heritage. This controversy stems from past accusations that Hilaria misrepresented her background and used a fake accent.

However, some defended the name, pointing out that “Ilaria” is an Italian name meaning “cheerful,” and was popular in Italy in 2006. Despite the backlash, the couple remains happy and grateful for the opportunity to raise their large family.