Alec Baldwin made a shock look on the premiere of “Dancing With the Stars” to cheer on his spouse, Hilaria Baldwin, however the second rapidly stirred dialog, given the actor’s ongoing connection to the “Rust” capturing case and his just lately dismissed lawsuit towards New Mexico prosecutors. Baldwin has been underneath public scrutiny since dealing with involuntary manslaughter costs for the 2021 on-set loss of life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and whereas these costs had been dismissed final 12 months as a result of prosecutorial misconduct, his civil lawsuit was thrown out simply this previous July. Regardless of the controversy, Alec Baldwin was entrance and heart to assist his spouse throughout her ballroom debut.

Earlier than hitting the ground with associate Gleb Savchenko, who has stirred controversy of his personal as a result of his ex, Brooks Nader, Hilaria mirrored on her previous as a dancer. “I was a dancer. I needed to cease as a result of I broke my hip all through,” she revealed, explaining that the damage stemmed from “overuse.”

Within the days main as much as the premiere, rehearsals moved to New York Metropolis so Hilaria may keep near her household. “With one week to go, I am taking Gleb to New York, the place I stay. I am so excited to share this expertise with my household,” she mentioned. That household included Alec, who stunned the crew by displaying up at rehearsals.

On premiere evening, she and Gleb took on the Cha Cha to Jennifer Lopez’s “Let’s Get Loud.” Their efficiency ended with a close-up face-to-face second that minimize to Alec clapping within the viewers, although viewers rapidly famous his unsmiling response.

One viewer summed up the second bluntly with, “omg Alec Baldwin jumpscare.” One other quipped, “Alec Baldwin carries such a wierd aura, and it is not simply because he by accident killed a lady… one thing is simply so off lmfao.”

Others zeroed in on his demeanor throughout Hilaria’s efficiency with associate Gleb Savchenko. “Alec Baldwin seems to be so enthused to be right here,” one person joked, whereas one other added, “Alec Baldwin did not look happy watching his spouse Hilaria dancing.”

Alec could have saved a straight face, however Hilaria’s stepdaughter, Eire Baldwin, made certain to indicate her assist. In a heartfelt Instagram publish forward of the premiere, Eire praised Hilaria in a approach that caught many followers off guard.

“I needed to take a second to speak about my step mother @hilariabaldwin,” she started. “I feel if individuals truly knew her the way in which I do, they’d be fairly stunned. This publish could come out of left discipline since I do not publish about her or any members of the family a lot. I anticipate misinformed feedback and loads of feedback about me solely enjoying good so I can safe my inheritance.”

Poking enjoyable at that notion, she added, “C’mon, individuals. I see the feedback. I am not getting an inheritance. I’ve 7 siblings.” Eire went on to explain Hilaria as somebody who has endured a “advanced and chaotic upbringing,” including, “Generally, she is just too loyal to a fault.”

In July 2024, a choose dismissed the case towards him with prejudice after ruling prosecutors withheld key proof about stay ammunition discovered on set, misconduct that violated Baldwin’s proper to a good trial. Baldwin then turned the tables in January 2025, suing prosecutors, sheriff’s officers, and others for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations. He accused them of pursuing costs for private and political acquire. That lawsuit, nevertheless, was dismissed in July 2025, although Baldwin’s attorneys have mentioned they could refile if settlement negotiations fall via.

In the meantime, the movie’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in jail. Her request for a brand new trial was denied.