Alec and Hilaria Baldwin faced backlash after welcoming their seventh child together

Expanding your family as a parent is always a heartwarming experience, especially when it’s with someone you love and share mutual goals with. Alec Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria, embarked on this journey together after tying the knot in 2012, following their meeting in 2011.

They wasted no time in starting a family, joyously welcoming their first child in 2013, and subsequently adding four more children before embracing a sixth child via surrogacy. In April 2021, the couple excitedly announced their expectation of a seventh child, eliciting happiness and well-wishes from their supporters.

Hilaria eagerly shared the arrival of their daughter on Instagram, sharing heartfelt moments and expressing their joy at welcoming their “tiny dream come true,” named Ilaria Catalina Irena.

While this marks Alec’s eighth child overall, it’s his seventh with Hilaria, as he shares his oldest daughter, Ireland Baldwin, with his ex-wife Kim Basinger. Hilaria provided details about their daughter’s birth, expressing both her and the baby’s well-being and the warm reception from their other children.

The Baldwins officially introduced their newest addition via People Magazine, expressing gratitude for their growing family’s love and magic. Despite their evident happiness, not everyone celebrated the news. Some criticized the unique name chosen for their daughter, particularly in light of previous controversies surrounding Hilaria’s identity and heritage.

Despite the criticism, some pointed out the Italian origin and cheerful meaning of the name “Ilaria,” shedding light on its cultural significance beyond its Spanish association.