Hilaria Baldwin’s New Memoir Sparks Fiery Reactions Online

Hilaria Baldwin is back in the book news with this new memoir, allegedly intending to clear up the identity controversies she is notorious for. The announcement by The Megyn Kelly Show sent the Internet aflame, with critics and supporters fiercely contending on the public image of the Baldwin family.

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As if putting the icing on the already drama-laden cake of TLC’s reality show, The Baldwins, this book is said to delve deeper into the much-discussed personality. But commenting on this book via Instagram seemingly hasn’t really done much to gain full acceptance. Scathing remarks, memes, and comparisons to other infamous figures flooded the comments.

@michele2446 went straight for the jugular by saying, “In this memoir, do you cover any of her personal mental health issues? Those poor children.” Many agreed with her: @michele.winkler called her behavior “FAKE,” adding: “That’s narcissism.”

The inevitable comparisons to Meghan Markle surfaced next. @preppymomma17 joked that “Hilaria would be great friends with Meghan Markle,” a shot that struck a chord with a few actors. Meanwhile, @tyson.stauffer summed up his feelings in one word: “batshitcrazy.” That elicited a storm of laughing emoji responses.

Then there were the rare few who had words of support for her. @kimkearnsaz, Hilaria’s defender, expressed: “I think she’s great! A lot of kids … a crazy husband … whatever! I liked her reality show! I hate all this judgment.” Yet, this was also met with the backlash. Others couldn’t understand how anyone could just turn a blind eye to all the ongoing controversies.

@zceli6 had a particularly scathing take on the tumultuous public life of Alec Baldwin, writing, “He married his own private hell. I love karma.” Others, such as User @windy_city_sith_lord, took a funnier approach, joking about Hilaria’s alleged preference for dirty leggings, much to the delight of other commenters.

The debate regarding Hilaria’s background was up for discussion again. @christinedewitt7 said, “So she’s just an Italian girl from the Bronx or what?” This comment opened the floodgates for several users attempting to elucidate the real Boston backstory while laughing at it. One comment said, “No Italian would ever try to be something else”; another read, “White UPPER MIDDLE CLASS Boston. $$$.”

Of course, they took the opportunity to dunk on Alec Baldwin as well. @thebriannielson gave a sly nod to the sinister Rust shooting, then phrased it as, “Hey look it’s the guy that shot that girl in the face at point blank range.” Saying dark things like that brings up how the couple’s controversies continue to overshadow their public endeavors.

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The prevailing voice was one of skepticism, from weary schadenfreude. Will Hilaria’s memoir be something revolutionary? Time will say, but for now, it is still apparent that no one is quite ready to step aside from this drama. Such heated reactions promise that this family still has a long road ahead on the wrong side of the spotlight.