Hilaria Baldwin Addresses Accent Criticism on New Reality Show

The Baldwin family matriarch defends her bilingual identity and upbringing in TLC's 'The Baldwins,' set to premiere February 23.

Hilaria Baldwin confronts longstanding accusations of faking her Spanish accent in the premiere episode of TLC's new reality series, 'The Baldwins.'
She emphasizes her bilingual upbringing, explaining that mixing English and Spanish is part of her identity and 'normal' for her cultural experience.
The controversy began in 2020 when questions arose about her Spanish heritage, as she was born in Boston and previously went by the name Hillary Hayward-Thomas.
Hilaria acknowledges the scrutiny has been emotionally challenging but credits her family and community for supporting her through the criticism.
The show offers a glimpse into her life with husband Alec Baldwin and their seven children, highlighting their efforts to raise a bilingual family.