“If people actually knew her the way I do, they’d be surprised”: Ireland Baldwin opens up about bond with stepmom Hilaria

American model and actress Ireland Baldwin is the daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. On Friday, September 5, 2025, she took to her official Instagram to share a heartfelt message about her step-mum, Hilaria Baldwin.

Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin married on June 30, 2012, at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in New York City. Together, Hilaria and Alec have seven children.

In the lengthy Instagram message, Ireland Baldwin described Hilaria as forgiving and loyal. She expressed that her relationship with her step-mum was great and that she didn’t write this epistle because she wanted something from her parents.

“I wanted to take a second to talk about my step mom @hilariabaldwin. I think if people actually knew her the way I do, they would be quite surprised. This post may come out of left field since I don't post about her or any family members much. I expect misinformed comments and plenty of comments about me only playing nice so I can secure my inheritance. C'mon, people. I see the comments. I'm not getting an inheritance. I have 7 siblings. These thoughts have been on my mind since I last visited her on the East Coast.”

More details on Ireland Baldwin’s message to Hilaria

Accompanying the lengthy Instagram message was a picture of Ireland Baldwin and Hilaria. In the picture, Hilaria holds a baby while Ireland Baldwin carries a dog. The post has garnered over 36,000 likes and 2,000 comments.

In the warm message to Hilaria, Ireland Baldwin spoke about the former’s upbringing and how it influenced her adult life.

“Hilaria has had a far more complex and chaotic upbringing than she lets on and I think that's why we've maybe bonded in someways? She didn't always feel safe and seen. Sometimes, she is too loyal to a fault. She is eccentric and totally bat shit crazy (in a fun way) but she saved my dad's life.”

Ireland Baldwin also spoke about Hilaria’s positive influence on her father.

“She turned his health around and has shown him the forgiveness and kindness that he needed. She also recognizes and nourishes the parts of my father that are the most compassionate and wonderful. She's taught him that he doesn't need to suffer inside of his own head and stay stuck in his own past. That it's never too late to admit you need help and it's never too late to learn to be kind to yourself.”

She thanked her stepmother for making her a better version of herself and for helping her maintain a close relationship with her father. She also expressed gratitude for the respect and kindness Hilaria has always shown her.

“Hilaria is the reason I am able to have the close relationship with my father that I do. She is the reason I get to have siblings/a big family that l've always wanted. She has always respected me, accepted my flaws, embraced me, and has always shown me kindness. I met her as a teenager and needed her as an example. I still very much look up to her now. I am so proud of her for doing Dancing With the Stars and I CANNOT wait to cheer her ass on. She deserves this! And it's not my place to share the ins and outs, but this woman is a gem and deserves all the love.”

Hilaria replied in the comments section of Ireland Baldwin’s post, thanking her for the sweet words and expressing her love for her stepdaughter.

“I'm crying. I love you with all my heart, @irelandirelandireland. These words mean so much. You mean so much to me,” she added two heart emojis.

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