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Hilaria Baldwin Explains Accent Controversy in New Memoir

In 'Manual Not Included,' Baldwin attributes her fluctuating Spanish accent to ADHD and dyslexia while reflecting on personal struggles and resilience.

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Overview

  • Hilaria Baldwin reveals in her memoir that her fluctuating accent stems from ADHD and dyslexia, which affect her speech, memory, and confidence.
  • The memoir candidly addresses the backlash she faced in 2020 after it was revealed she was born in Boston, not Spain, as previously implied.
  • Baldwin recounts severe mental health struggles following the controversy, crediting husband Alec Baldwin's empathy and support for her recovery.
  • She reflects on a near-divorce in 2015 during a challenging pregnancy, highlighting marital tensions over Alec Baldwin's work commitments.
  • The book also shares a parenting incident involving a well-known actress, which Baldwin uses to discuss finding confidence in her role as a mother.