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\u2019ve had seven children together, including one born via surrogate. Alec also has a daughter, Ireland Baldwin, from his previous marriage to Kim Basinger.<\/p>\n
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. \u201cBoth she and I are happy and healthy,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n
Hilaria added that the \u201cBaldwinito\u201d siblings were thrilled to welcome their newest sister. The couple also told People magazine: \u201cHow 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, the baby\u2019s 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 \u201cirritating,\u201d while others pointed out that \u201cIlaria\u201d is actually Italian for \u201cHilary,\u201d meaning cheerful.<\/p>\n