Why is Alec Baldwin freaking out about "daddy duty"? Details explored

Alec Baldwin will be parenting his seven children solo for a few weeks, and he is freaking out. Baldwin's wife, Hilaria Thomas Baldwin, was selected as one of the contestants on Dancing With The Stars season 34. She was paired with Russian dancer and choreographer, Gleb Savchenko.

During a recent exclusive interview with Radar, Alec Baldwin had this to say about his wife competing on the dance show. He said:

"I suppose that could be arranged."

While Hilaria responded, saying that her husband will be there to cheer her on "all the time".

However, that might not be as easy as it sounds. While the couple's residence is on the East Coast, the show will be shot at Television City in L.A, which is on the West Coast. What makes it complicated is the fact that Alec and Hilaria share seven young kids.

A source told Radar Online that it would be "impractical" for the family to move, and added:

"Alec's tearing his hair out at the prospect of being in charge of the kids. The fact that he'll be up to his eyeballs in daddy duty freaks him out."

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Who are Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's seven children?

Hilaria and Alec Baldwin have been together for 13 years, since they got married in 2012. The couple now shares seven children, three daughters, and four sons. Alec also shares a daughter, Ireland Baldwin, with his ex-wife, Kim Basinger.

Alec loves his big family, saying he "wouldn't change anything." He also told People before The Baldwins was released:

"I always joke with her [Hilaria] and say, 'You know where I should be right now, don't you? We should be on Geffen's yacht, drinking a cappuccino and reading a book, and having dinner with Spielberg or whatever.'"

His wife added by saying:

"Instead we're changing diapers!"

Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's first child is Carmen Gabriela Baldwin, who is 12 years old. Right after the couple tied the knot, they announced that they were expecting. Two years later, Carmen's wish of having a sibling was fulfilled when Hilaria gave birth to Rafael Thomas Baldwin. He is 10 years old now.

A year later, the couple welcomed their third child and second son, Leonardo Ángel Charles Baldwin, who is 9 years old now. Alec immediately gave his son the nickname 'Leoncito'.

After a two-year gap, Alec and Hilaria welcomed another baby boy and their fourth child, Romeo Alejandro David Baldwin. Romeo is 7 years old now. Hilaria shared with People how Romeo was supposed to have a different name, but it did not feel right. She said:

"He didn't have a name for two days... His name that we were pretty set on the entire time was Diego, which I still really love. I told my kids, 'Diego is gonna come,' and they were all waiting for him... I don't know why I just started getting this sense really close to when I was gonna give birth that that was not his name."

In 2020, the couple welcomed their rainbow baby after two miscarriages. Hilaria and Alec's fifth child and fourth son is Eduardo 'Edu' Pao Lucas. He is 5 years old.

Six months later, Carmen's wish for a baby sister finally came true. They welcomed María Lucía Victoria Baldwin, who is 4 years old now, through surrogacy. Hilaria Baldwin captioned an Instagram post she shared when they got María, where she wrote:

"We are so in love with our daughter, Lucia... Just like your brothers and sisters, you are a dream come true"

Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's newest addition to the family is 3-year-old Ilaria Catalina Irena Baldwin, who was born in 2022.

In an exclusive interview with People, Hilaria shared:

"We have 'somos un buen equipo' engraved on our wedding bands. We say that to each other all the time at home — that we're a good team... One of the most beautiful things my children have experienced with a big family is how the heart can grow with every new sibling."

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Alec Baldwin may feel overwhelmed with daddy duty while Hilaria competes on Dancing With The Stars, but he remains devoted to his big family. Despite the challenges, the Baldwins continue to embrace their teamwork and love for their seven children.