Ireland Baldwin Turns a New Page at 30, Cutting Ties with "Narcissistic" Family

October 21, 2025

As she approaches her 30th birthday, Ireland Baldwin is making bold moves for her well-being and that of her daughter, choosing to distance herself from what she describes as "narcissistic, unreliable, addict family members." The model and writer, daughter of Hollywood stars Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, made the candid revelation in a personal blog post, signaling a new chapter of peace and protective boundaries.

In a heartfelt entry on her Substack titled “30, Flirty and Surviving,” Baldwin reflects on a "lonely childhood" that spurred a need to win approval from certain relatives. Now, with the perspective of motherhood, she is choosing to break these cycles. "Nothing was more freeing than finally realizing how poisonous these people are," she wrote. "My daughter doesn't have to know these people and I can protect her from them."

This decision marks a significant step for Baldwin, who now resides in Oregon with her partner, musician RAC (André Allen Anjos), and their young daughter, Holland, born in May 2023. The move away from the Hollywood spotlight is a conscious choice to build her own version of a family, one rooted in healthier dynamics.

A Look Back at a Public Upbringing

Ireland Baldwin's early life was anything but private. The tumultuous divorce of her famous parents in 2002 was heavily publicized. A particularly painful moment that captured media attention was a leaked 2007 voicemail in which her father, Alec Baldwin, called an 11-year-old Ireland a "rude, thoughtless little pig." This incident, for which he later apologized, became a defining narrative in their public relationship for years.

Despite the past turmoil, Ireland has worked on her relationship with her father. She has publicly credited her stepmother, Hilaria Baldwin, with helping to heal their bond. "Hilaria is the reason I am able to have the close relationship with my father that I do," she has stated, acknowledging that Hilaria "saved my dad's life."

Motherhood and a New Perspective

The birth of her daughter, Holland, has been a clear catalyst for Ireland's recent life changes. Motherhood, she explains, has empowered her to establish firm boundaries to prevent her child from experiencing similar familial dysfunction.

Her partner, RAC, is a supportive presence in this new chapter. The couple welcomed their first child, making Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger first-time grandparents.

From Baldwin Dynasty to Oregonian Life

Standing tall at an impressive 6 feet 1 inch, Ireland initially followed in her mother's footsteps with a career in modeling. She has also dabbled in acting, appearing in the film "Grudge Match" where she played a younger version of her mother's character. Her filmography also includes "Campus Caller" and "A Dark Foe".

Today, her focus has shifted from the runway and silver screen to writing and a more tranquil life in Oregon. Her Instagram and blog offer glimpses into her world as a mother, her advocacy for animal rights, and her journey of self-discovery.

Close-Knit with Cousin Hailey Bieber

Within the extensive Baldwin family, Ireland shares a particularly strong bond with her cousin, Hailey Bieber. The daughters of brothers Alec and Stephen Baldwin, they consider each other more like sisters. Their close relationship is often showcased on social media, and they have shared significant life moments, including getting matching "Baldwin" tattoos. Hailey and her sister Alaia even asked Ireland to be a bridesmaid at their weddings.

In her recent blog post, while not naming the family members she is distancing herself from, it appears her close relationship with her parents and Hailey remains intact. She continues to follow them on social media and has even promoted Hailey's beauty line, Rhode.