Alec's Shocking Contrast

46. hey lighten up here i agree with tosca's comments... the guy is trying to educate an obviously over indulged child.......ask any one with kids the fact he is not even sure of her age tells the distance between them....

Posted at 12:16PM on Apr 20th 2007 by mario lanza etc

47. Like most abusers, Alec is deceptive. He's an actor and he can be charming or whatever the situation calls for. It is good that he finally revealed his nasty, ugly side.
Perhaps now Ireland will be kept away from him.

As one who grew up with a verbally abusive relative, I can attest to the damage that vile words can do. When people are able to remove themselves from the situation, they should do so with haste. Regardless of her shortcomings, Kim Basinger may be the "better" parent in this situation. Ireland should not be exposed to this type of behavior.

Posted at 12:21PM on Apr 20th 2007 by Debra

48. Why is anyone surprised, this is ALEC BALDWIn. He always has his mouth going off, the only way anyone WOULD listen to him is if he yells. A complete JERK. The man has a complex, noone is giving him enough attention, we all know why, a bore to say the least, over bearing creep.

Posted at 12:26PM on Apr 20th 2007 by Jayne

49. HE IS AN ADULT------ SHE IS A CHILD!!!!!

HE IS QUITE A ROLE MODEL!!!!!

I FEEL SORRY FOR THIS LITTLE GIRL- SHE IS A CHILD- WITH FEELINGS!!!!!
I AM SURE THE WAY THIS FATHER ACTED WILL LEAVE SCARS ON THE INSIDE OF HIS DAUGHTER FOREVER!!!

I THINK BALDWIN ACTED LIKE A CHILD, WITH ANGER ISSUES!!!!
IF YOU WANT TO BEAT UP ON SOMEONE, GO BEAT UP ON SOMEONE YOUR OWN SIZE---
AND MENTALITY!
YOU HAVE ISSUES, SERIOUS ISSUES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:35PM on Apr 20th 2007 by Wisteria Lane

50. Careful guys, this guy is a big buddy of Rosie the goddess(whoops,make that god) in charge of ridding America of all evil. Real and otherwise. What we have seen and heard is the real Alec Baldwin now we know what a "good" actor he really is.

Posted at 3:55PM on Apr 20th 2007 by LQBarb

51.


HEY ALEC

YOUR MAMA CALLED - SHE WANTS HER BIG FAT PIG BACK

YOU BETTER CALL HER

OR SHE'LL WHIP YAW SORRY FAT ASS

Posted at 12:33PM on Apr 20th 2007 by pookie

52. Everyone is jumping up and down over what Alec said to his daughter on her voicemail. I question a mother who would allow this message to be leaked to the mass media. What she should have sent to th media was the outgoing message on her daughter's answering machine, that caused him to go ballistic. I am so sure, it was not the kindest message and it was probably very crude, rude and disrespectful ( with a spoonful of his ex-wife's venomous assistance). Send that message to the media, Kim. Only half of the story has been given to the media. It has been a long time since Roger Rabbit and we need to get some sort of attention, don't we?

Posted at 12:34PM on Apr 20th 2007 by Prejous1

53. His word choice was horrific when directed at a twelve year old child. However, I have stepdaughters who ignore their father for days and days on end. It wears you down. If his situation is anything like ours, he misdirected his anger--that child's mother is the one who should have gotten it. Don't fool yourselves people--some parents, especially same sex parents, are not only capable, but also willing to make their children hate the other parent.

Posted at 12:33PM on Apr 20th 2007 by BeenThereNotQuiteDoneThat

54. I cannot believe some of the people here are actually excusing the way Alec spoke to his daughter! Good Grief. And what really gets me is some actually say well - she didn't ever answer the phone - How the hell do you know? How do you know how Kim acts or how she treats Ireland? How do you know she tries to manipulate her? Some say she is not being a good mother, etc.etc. HOW DO YOU KNOW? ARE YOU THERE?

One thing is sure, we KNOW how Alec spoke to Ireland- by the message he left. There is NO debate on that. I don't care how mad you are, I don't care how much you may believe you are being wronged, you NEVER talk to a child this way.. Threatening is normal? I THINK NOT. Talking to a child that way??? Come on this is not what a normal person would do.

It is very clear Alec has anger problems. He needs to address that. Good for the court to keep him away from her.

Posted at 12:35PM on Apr 20th 2007 by Kimmy

55. As a parent and grandparent I am well aware of how a child can push their parent's button. Having said that there is never, ever any justification for a parent losing control to the point of calling their child names. It doesn't matter whether Ireland is a brat or not. It's degrading, humiliating, and wrong on so many levels.
As a survivor of a physically abusive alcoholic father I am horrified by what I heard on that message. That type of tantrum is what always precipitated my father's violence. I still carry the emotional scars from what I endured as a child. Experts have said that emotional abuse is even worse than physical abuse. If that's truly the case then I am even more worried about Ireland's safety.
Under no circumstances should Mr. Baldwin be left alone with his daughter. The court should mandate supervised visitation along with anger management classes and intensive therapy. A line has been crossed here and that has to be professionally addressed.

Posted at 2:40PM on Apr 20th 2007 by Alexis

56. Its called Anger Management and Alec Baldwin could definitely use some. I think what he did was wrong and no child should ever have to hear that from a parent. Kids remember that kind of stuff as they grow up and all that is going to do is cause resentment. Its no wonder Kim divorced him. However, let's flip the coin for a minute. Kim is probably doing some underhanded things to damage and further alienate his daughter from Alec. She probably did some of that stuff when they were married. Its not easy being divorced and having your kids live far away from you is tough. I am in that situation right now. But I do my best to talk to my kids whenever I can. Even when they are not there, I leave good messages, not hateful or demeaning ones. If I am upset with one of them, I dont go yelling and screaming at them. Get a grip Alec, you are just hurting her and not helping her self-esteem one bit by calling her names.
I would strongly suggest that if he is going to go off, by all means, dont leave it on a recorded voicemail. Thats just not using your head. Especially with a high profile couple like Alec and Kim. All that will do is put ammunition in the other one's corner for further proceedings. Plus, Kim leaked this to the media. I wouldnt have done that, but saved it for going to court later.
Alec, if you got to vent, go get a punching bag and give it hell Rydell. Let it all out.

If Ireland turns out to be a troubled kid when she grows up, strung out on dope, or dead from suicide, we'll know who to blame. And, it wont be just one. It will be both parents.

Posted at 12:39PM on Apr 20th 2007 by Heath Greenlee

57. 47....stick to raising cats

Posted at 12:39PM on Apr 20th 2007 by NuPicasso

58. come on people, this guy is a freakin whacko!!!who in their right mind would talk to an 11 year old like that?? not only that but they have been fighting for years over custody. have they thought about what she wants?????
why does he talk about her "mom".
how much anger do you have??

Posted at 12:42PM on Apr 20th 2007 by lucy

59. LOOSER! Remember folks, this man is an ACTOR for a living and a VERY good one.

Posted at 12:41PM on Apr 20th 2007 by ?

60. Bravo to Alec Baldwin!

I have never been a fan of either him or Basinger but today, I am more disgusted by her actions in releasing this family matter to the public!
It's obvious that this was not the first time his daughter has disrespected him.

With todays technology and the "entitlement" generation these kids are becoming ruder and more inconsiderate than ever!
Some need that stern tone and need to be called out for their actions before they get it! and sad to say some still don't get it! Stop pampering these youngster and parent them!
Don't accept rude behavior!
Eleven and twelve sounds so young.. Wake up! These kids are very savvy!
If they treated friends like this, they would have no friends and you can bet they don't miss any calls from their friends!
Start holding them accountable for their actions.
I blame Basinger for this! The child is in her custody and regardless of how she feels about her ex-husband she should not accept this behavior from her daughter either.

The Little Pig reference?... She's probably not held accountable for her hygiene or the state of her rooom and belongings either...
It's better than calling her a little "bitch" which is how she is behaving but would scar her worse.

Posted at 12:44PM on Apr 20th 2007 by tamiecc