Alec Baldwin Faces Backlash For Video Of Hilaria Baldwin’s ‘Unsafe Driving Habit’

Actor Alec Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, are facing criticism yet again.

Over the weekend, the 65-year-old actor posted a video that featured his wife driving behind the wheel of the car. Although the former yoga instructor, who was born Hillary Lynn Hayward-Thomas in Boston, Massachusetts, has often been criticized for her Spanish accent, she is now facing criticism for the way she sits while she drives, with many users calling it unsafe.

On Sunday afternoon, the “30 Rock” actor shared a photo of Hilaria driving grooving along to the music while she’s driving. She casually begins singing along and dances a little bit, taking one of her hands off the wheel. Alec seemed to think it was amusing, as he captioned the video, “This is it. This is my reality. I’m lucky.” He also tagged his wife in the post.

Musician Dandy Lee Strickland was one of the first to comment on the post, writing, “How u say: unsafe driving habit.” Other followers were quick to agree. “Please drive with the left leg firmly planted on the floor or it won’t be able to help brace you under sudden heavy braking or an unexpected impact,” another fan wrote.

Another user poked fun at her previous job as a yoga instructor, writing, “Being flexible does not help you in a car crash. Please be careful and drive with both feet on the floor.” Another follower commented, “Wtf with the leg? I’m assuming automatic driving doesn’t need a clutch foot.”  Another user wrote, "You shouldn't drive like that; it's a bad example for your children. What would you say if your children were like this, if they crashed, how that leg would look? What they see in their parents, what they do."

“I really don’t love this. Driving safety for those around you is more important than a video for Instagram. It’s irresponsible to share this and think it’s ‘cute’. It’s not,” another user shared. “This is not SAFE DRIVING!” another follower exclaimed. “I never saw someone drive with their leg up like that !! SO staged for attention,” another user added.

However, there were some fans that appeared to like the video. “What is wrong with people being rude? If you don’t like her, stop following her,” one fan wrote. “It is beautiful of all the posts of your kids, wife, and family! Buy when is the 30 Rock Reunion on tv … still giggle from the gut watching the reruns,” another follower wrote.

“I was one of five children packed in the back of a Chevrolet in the 60s. No AC windows down. My dad called the smell of manure ‘fresh country air!’” another fan shared. “Hilaria, I love your bright and happy nature, and Alec, I love how you love and appreciate Hilaria! You are driving just fine...I'm 71 and I still drive w my left leg up and sing along with the music! Pay no heed to the naysayers,” another follower wrote.

On June 30, Hilaria shared a photo that featured her sitting on a wooden desk. Alec is standing beside her, wearing a long-sleeve shirt and purple tie. Fans can see that he is wearing striped blue boxer shorts because he is also not wearing any 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,” she wrote in the caption of her Instagram post. “Well here is to 11 more…years…maybe kids too…definitely cats.”

In the comments, Alec wrote, “18 kids? 18? That’s not a baseball team. That’s a baseball game!!!” Fans were also quick to praise the couple and wish them a happy anniversary. “You two definitely have created a life full of lots of love!” one fan commented. “Love this photo. You look absolutely smitten. Happy anniversary!” another follower shared. “This is an adorable post. You guys are literally couple goals! Happy Anniversary, and to many more to such a beautiful couple,” a third fan chimed in.