Overview
- In a Substack post titled "30, Flirty, and Surviving" published Oct. 20, the 29-year-old reflects on her life as she nears her 30th birthday on Thursday.
- She writes that she grew up without two parents in her home or siblings to lean on, describing a lonely childhood that left her seeking approval from certain relatives.
- Calling some family members "narcissistic, unreliable, addict" and "poisonous," she says she will shield her 2-year-old daughter, Holland, and piece together her own idea of family.
- Coverage notes the backdrop of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger’s acrimonious divorce and the leaked voicemail that affected visitation, while Ireland has recently credited stepmother Hilaria Baldwin with helping her build a closer relationship with her father.
- Her post also lists personal lessons and affirmations, including "Tell your mom you love her every single day" and the repeated reminder "You are not fat," as outlets report the essay and representatives for her parents have not provided comment.