Alec Baldwin Reflects on Impact of Divorce From Kim Basinger on Daughter Ireland

The actor opens up about the challenges of their custody battle and how it shaped his relationship with his eldest daughter.

Alec Baldwin described his 2002 divorce from Kim Basinger as a prolonged and difficult process, particularly due to a seven-year custody battle over their daughter, Ireland Baldwin.
Baldwin acknowledged that the divorce negatively affected his bond with Ireland, calling it one of his biggest regrets from that period of his life.
The actor shared that his relationship with Ireland, now 29, has since improved, and she has a positive relationship with her younger siblings from Baldwin's current marriage to Hilaria Baldwin.
Kim Basinger recently confirmed that she and Baldwin now maintain a cordial and respectful relationship, though they do not spend holidays together.
Basinger reflected on the challenges Ireland faced during the divorce, describing it as a 'heavy-duty' time but noting that all parties have moved forward.