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Hilaria Baldwin Jokes She Wants '11 More' Kids With Alec Baldwin For 11-Year Anniversary

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By Kristin Myers on July 1, 2023 at 10:30 AM EDT

Actor Alec Baldwin and his wife, former yoga instructor Hilaria Baldwin, have been married for over 11 years now!

The couple tied the knot in 2012 and share seven children together: Ilaria Catalina Irena, 9 months, María Lucía Victoria, 2, Eduardo ‘Edu’ Pao, 2, Romeo, 5, Leonardo Ángel Charles, 6, Rafael Thomas, 8, and Carmen Gabriela, 9.

On Friday night, both the "30 Rock" actor and the Boston native, born Hillary Lynn Hayward-Thomas, took to Instagram to share some pretty funny tributes to each other.

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Hilaria Baldwin Says She Wants '11 More' Kids With Alec Baldwin In 11-Year Anniversary Tribute

Alec Baldwin And Wife Hilaria Baldwin Share Touching Tributes For 11 Year Anniversary
Instagram | Hilaria Baldwin

On Friday night, the podcast host shared a throwback photo of her and her husband on Instagram that looks to be right around the time that they first met. She is sitting on a desk in a blue dress and knee-high black boots. He is leaning back against the desk in a white button-up shirt, purple tie, black crew socks, polished black shoes, striped boxers... and no pants.

“Happy 11th anniversary, Jack….Pre kids I would visit you on 30 rock and prank you with that hidden cupboard behind. You had no pants…then we had 7 kids. well here is to 11 more…years…maybe kids too…definitely cats,” she wrote in the caption.

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“18 kids? 18? That’s not a baseball team. That’s a baseball game!!!” Alec joked in the caption. Although Hilaria limits the comments that she allows on her Instagram posts, many fans and famous friends showered the post with "Happy Anniversary!" messages.

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Hilaria Says That She Is ‘So Lucky’ To Have Alec Baldwin As A Partner In Marriage

Hilaria Baldwin shares Thanksgiving 2022 'epic fail' photo
Instagram | Hilaria Baldwin

The 39-year-old’s tribute didn’t stop on Instagram. She also spoke with People magazine to rave about her 65-year-old husband. She revealed that she wrote a special note for the “Supercell” actor, which she didn’t mind sharing with the publication.

"11 years. I cherish you and the fact that we met. We have experienced so much and I can't imagine anyone better to have by my side," she wrote. "I love you. I love our family ... to many more. I feel so lucky to have you."

According to The New York Times, the couple’s love story actually began in February 2011, when they met at the New York City restaurant Pure Food and Wine. The two reportedly started dating later that year and became engaged less than a year later, in April 2012, shortly before the actor’s birthday.

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The two didn’t wait long to elope. After becoming engaged in April 2012, they were married at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in New York City on June 30, 2012.

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Hilaria Baldwin Recalls The Night They First Met In Another Sweet Tribute

Hilaria Baldwin Recalls The Night She Met Alec Baldwin 12 Years Ago
Instagram | Hilaria Baldwin

On February 20, Hilaria took to Instagram to mark the night that they first met with a photo of the two cuddled up together in the restaurant. Hilaria is looking directly into the camera while Alec is leaning his cheek against his wife’s shoulder with his eyes closed.

“12 years ago, this night, we met. What a journey we have had been through, to, in, and around and continuing…every emotional place I don’t think either one of us could have ever predicted,” she wrote in the caption. “But here we are…still standing, surrounded by all of you amazing humans, our tiny babes…and together. In it with you, Alec…I’m here, we are here…never alone.”

“This photo is probably a yearish after we met???” she asked, mentioning that they are “both much younger and less🥴” than they are now after seven kids!

Fans Can't Believe What Alec Baldwin Bought For His Wife For Their 11-Year Anniversary!

Alec Baldwin And Wife Hilaria Baldwin Share Touching Tributes For 11 Year Anniversary
Instagram | Alec Baldwin

On Friday night, the "Rust" actor also took to Instagram to share a photo of a spatula along with a funny caption. “11 years today. That means steel. She bought me a grill. (suburban dad that I am) I bought her this,” he wrote. “I know. Crazy, right? What can I say? I’m in love. Happy anniversary, @hilariabaldwin.”

“Nothing says I love you like a metal spatula,” one fan teased. “That looks like a good one. A good spatula is very important,” another follower chimed in. “Last of the big spenders,” a third fan joked, adding, “Happy Anniversary to you both!” Plenty of fans covered the post with "Happy Anniversary" messages too, along with speculation of what he will get her for their 12-year anniversary!

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