Hilaria Baldwin writes about her ‘challenging’ year in a Thanksgiving post. She says, ‘I didn’t think that I would make it’

  • Alec Baldwin, his husband was involved in shooting the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins (cinematographer on Rust set October).
  • According to Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, Baldwin was informed that the prop gun with which he was practicing was safe to use. 
  • Hilaria suffered a public heritage scandal in which it was found that she was not originally from Majorca. She also had no Spanish connections, and hails from Boston. 
  • After she apologized, she insisted that she was raised ‘with two culture’ (Spanish and American) and felt a ‘true sense of belonging’ to each. 










Hilaria Baldwin shared her reflections on the ‘challenging’ year and thanked all of her family, friends and followers for their support on Thanksgiving.

A clip featuring her three-year-old daughters MariLu, and Carmen at the market was shared by the yoga fan to Instagram. It was posted on Thursday afternoon.

Hilaria had to endure a challenging year that included Alec’s death in last month’s shooting of Halyna HUTCHINS, the cinematographer for Rust New Mexico, as well as two additional members of their family.

Staying strong: Hilaria Baldwin reflected on a 'challenging year' and expressed gratitude toward her friends, family and followers on Thanksgiving

Staying strong: Hilaria B. Baldwin thought about a difficult year, and she expressed gratitude to her family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday.

“I did not take any photos of my entire family today,” she said to her fans on social media. This is Carmen and Marilu in action at the supermarket. 

“I would like to thank you for everything. It has been a difficult year. I know for many, many of us…but I will only speak from personal experience right now. 

“Sometimes, I thought I wouldn’t make it. You have been so supportive during some very dark times. Knowing you were there—such comfort. 

‘Yes, my children and my husband, my family and close friends have been invaluable…but YOU, I don’t get to express this face to face, due to the nature of social media and how far we all are…I SO want you to know and take in how grateful I am every day for you. 

Her full statement: Hilaria posted her thoughts to Instagram on Thursday, about her 'challenging' year

The full statement of Hilaria. Hilaria wrote her thoughts about the year she found challenging to Instagram on Thursday. 

Taking it easy: The 37-year-old yoga enthusiast shared a clip of daughters Carmen and MariLu playing at the market to Instagram on Thursday afternoon

Relaxing: A 37-year-old yoga lover shared a video of her daughters MariLu and Carmen at the market to Instagram Thursday afternoon

'I didn't take a photo of my whole family today,' she admitted to her followers on social media. Here is Carmen and Marilu dancing in the supermarket'

“I did not take any photos of my entire family today,” she said to her fans on social media. This is Carmen and Marilu in action at the supermarket.

“I miss the community and our conversations. It’s my hope that we can get there one day. I have learned one thing from struggle: to love you even more. This is what I believe all this means. So, I love you so…with my whole, grateful soul. Happy gratitude day.’

Since Alec killed and injured Hutchins at the Western film set on Oct. 21, Baldwin has maintained a low profile for the past month.

The accidental shooting has now led to a lawsuit against him.

According to Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, Baldwin was informed that the prop gun with which he was practicing was “cold” or safe for use.

Relaxing: She put her feet up by the fire as Alec helped put the kids to bed on Thanksgiving

Relaxing. She sat by the fire while Alec put the kids to sleep.

Mom mode: Hilaria was also grateful for her son Rafael's spelling escapades after he scrawled a few choice letters on their car

Mama mode: Hilaria expressed her gratitude to Rafael for his spelling skills after he had written a couple of letters on the car.

The tragedy came when the gun he was carrying turned out to have live ammunition and killed Hutchins.

Hilaria spoke out earlier in the year to address her mistake of faking Spanish heritage. Her real name was Hillary Hayward Thomas, and Hilaria was not from Majorca but Boston.   

On Instagram, she apologized for her mislead followers and said that she “should have been clearer” about her past.

Hilaria said that she was raised with two cultures: American and Spanish, and felt a ‘true sense of belonging’ to each. 

Baldwin gave birth to Eduardo in September 2020 after suffering two miscarriages —and then welcomed Maria via surrogate in late February, a surprise announcement which an insider told People: ‘It’s no one’s business about a woman’s right to choose how and when she expands her family.’

Prior to welcoming Eduardo and MariLu, the couple — who have been married since 2012 — has Carmen, Rafael, Leonardo and Romeo. 

Tough time: The Baldwin family has kept a relatively low profile over the past month after Alec accidentally shot and killed Hutchins on set of the Western film on Oct. 21; seen in 2020

Tough times: After Alec killed and shot Hutchins at the Western film set on Oct. 21, Baldwin’s family kept their profile low.

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