Here’s a look at how people reacted when Alec and Hilaria Baldwin welcomed their seventh child, a daughter named Irena Ilaria Catalina. The couple, who have been growing their family since getting married in 2012, shared the news on Instagram, expressing happiness and gratitude for their new baby girl. Despite some criticism, the couple seems content with their large family and the arrival of their newest member.
Welcoming a new child is always a joyful occasion for parents, especially when they do it with someone they love and share the same values. Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have been expanding their family since their marriage in 2012.
Alec met Hilaria in 2011, and the two got married in 2012. They didn’t wait long to start their family, having their first child in 2013. After that, they continued to grow their family, having four more children naturally and their sixth child through a surrogate.
In April 2021, the couple announced that they were expecting their seventh child. Fans were happy for them and excited to see them continue building their beautiful family.
Hilaria shared the exciting news of her daughter’s birth on Instagram, writing, “She’s here!” alongside photos and videos of their newborn. She added, “We can’t wait to show you our little dream come true, Irena Ilaria Catalina Ilaria.”
This is Alec Baldwin’s eighth child overall, as he also has a daughter named Ireland with his first wife, actress Kim Basinger.
In her Instagram post, Hilaria talked more about their newest baby. She shared that their daughter was born on September 22, 2022, weighing 6 pounds and 13 ounces. She said both mother and baby were healthy and happy.
Hilaria also shared how excited their other children were about the new arrival, writing, “Her Baldwinito siblings are spending the day bonding and welcoming her into our home.”
She ended her message by saying, “Much love to you all. We’re so thrilled to share this great news with you.”
The couple also spoke to *People* magazine about their new daughter, saying, “We are so grateful to welcome our newest little daughter into the world.” They said she was as beautiful and loved as all their other children.
However, even though Alec and Hilaria are clearly proud of their large family, Hilaria recently admitted that some people don’t understand why they have so many children.
In a post, Hilaria wrote, “7th baby: when people ask or comment, we often make silly, self-deprecating jokes.” She explained that humor helps her cope, adding, “I like laughing at myself, and it keeps me sane.”
Despite the jokes, Hilaria expressed how grateful she is for the experience of motherhood. She said, “I know too well the joys and losses, the beauty and heartache that motherhood brings.” She added that she has learned to appreciate all parts of the journey, including the magical and unknown moments.
While Alec and Hilaria are happy with their new baby, not everyone has been sending them congratulations. Some people were critical of the name they chose for their daughter, Irena Ilaria Catalina Baldwin.
The couple is known for giving their children unique names, often with Spanish origins. This has stirred controversy, especially after it was revealed in 2020 that Hilaria, who was born in Boston, had been pretending to be Spanish. This revelation shocked many people, and some were surprised by the name they chose for their seventh child.
One person commented, “Why does she try so hard to be Spanish? It’s so annoying. Why does she keep doing this?”
Another person wrote on Twitter, “Fake Spanish name from a mom born in Boston,” while another said, “Not a single American name in the bunch.”
Others pointed out that Hilaria changed her name from Hillary to sound more Spanish and gave all their children names with Spanish roots. Some recalled how she even pretended to forget the English word for “cucumber” while putting on a Spanish accent.
A few people, however, noted that “Ilaria” is actually the Italian form of the name “Hilary,” which was popular in Italy in 2006 and means “happy.”
