Alec Baldwin Gives His "View"

Alec Baldwin was welcomed with applause to a sitdown in a taped segment that aired on "The View" today, with Baldwin giving a heartfelt and somber tale of parental alienation that drove him to the boiling point.

Baldwin said that his "deep and endless frustration" in being unable to communicate with his daughter, Ireland, led him to misdirect his anger to the child, because he "can't address the other person in this dynamic," but stopped short of mentioning Kim Basinger.

The "30 Rock" star went on to address the topic of parental alienation and his frustration with a litigious and complicated custody battle. Baldwin said he was sorry for all those who were offended ... also mentioning how many people he'd heard from who had either been abused by a parent, or frustrated with an ex-wife, and those who were alienated from their children.

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1. Team Alec!!!

Posted at 12:21PM on Apr 27th 2007 by Sammy

2.
Duck Harvey!

He's throwin' rocks in your direction.

What a maroooon....

Posted at 11:47AM on Apr 27th 2007 by dd

3. I completely understand where Alec is coming from. MANY children these days have no respect for parents esp divorced, seperated parents. Its a game to play with peoples feelings and that is exactly what his daughter did. Knowing he was calling and intentionally not answering the phone was like saying, You are not important, even though you took the time to call when you said. Her Mother needs help ……….. ridiculous actions for an adult, as a parent it is your job to encourage the children to respect the other parent, the one who does not get to spend so much time with the child. Ive seen worse things than this ( and I dont even think what he said is bad! ) said in public restaraunts! Ive seen women slap their children, throw them around by the arm and NOTHING be done, and this was a public place. See the world is not supportive of Fathers, but Mothers are considered to be acceptable of any actions practically. I bet if we had audio of most any household in the USA we would all be in jail.
I feel the Mother and daughter just want to cause pain and suffering to Alec for a failed marriage, another act of high school games if you will. Some people need to GROW UP! The Daughter's teacher ( Mother) is a joke of a Mother, using her Daughter as a PAWN for attention.

Posted at 11:49AM on Apr 27th 2007 by Kathy

4. Wow! Academy award winning performance.
I guess rehab is next.
Sorry little pig!

Posted at 11:49AM on Apr 27th 2007 by CoCo

5. I agree with Mr. Baldwin, TMZ, I see you on CNN with AJ, Stopped watching the show becuase I don't agree with you way of doing business. A journalist is someone who gives the story in a fair and balance way. I am a college student 1st year at Columbia College and I know basics in journalism one and one. Though I am sure this comment won't make your page since it is critizing you, I will bever return to this site, I feel your way of doing buiness is unprofessional and feel you stoop to a very low level becuase you have no morals.

Posted at 11:49AM on Apr 27th 2007 by Jose Cisco

6. Alec still doesn't get it. I was unimpressed with his comments on the View and it just verified that the guy blames everyone else for his poor behavior. I don't believe him when he said that it was the first time he had ever spoken to his daughter in this manner either. The guy has some real anger issues and needs serious help. I don't intend to buy his book either.

Posted at 1:10PM on Apr 27th 2007 by sullard

7. He did a great job...came across as sincere and committed. I hope his efforts help those in similar situations. There is so much needless pain, and kids need both parents.

Posted at 11:49AM on Apr 27th 2007 by Stan

8. I completely understand where Alec is coming from. MANY children these days have no respect for parents esp divorced, seperated parents. Its a game to play with peoples feelings and that is exactly what his daughter did. Knowing he was calling and intentionally not answering the phone was like saying, You are not important, even though you took the time to call when you said. Her Mother needs help ……….. ridiculous actions for an adult, as a parent it is your job to encourage the children to respect the other parent, the one who does not get to spend so much time with the child. Ive seen worse things than this ( and I dont even think what he said is bad! ) said in public restaraunts! Ive seen women slap their children, throw them around by the arm and NOTHING be done, and this was a public place. See the world is not supportive of Fathers, but Mothers are considered to be acceptable of any actions practically. I bet if we had audio of most any household in the USA we would all be in jail.
I feel the Mother and daughter just want to cause pain and suffering to Alec for a failed marriage, another act of high school games if you will. Some people need to GROW UP! The Daughter's teacher ( Mother) is a joke of a Mother, using her Daughter as a PAWN for attention.

Posted at 12:16PM on Apr 27th 2007 by Kathy

9. HELLO KRISTEN IN COLUMBUS OHIO!


PARIS HILTON ROCKS!

Posted at 11:53AM on Apr 27th 2007 by Marty Columbus OHIO

10. kim has caused all of this drama,shes a drama queen,she wont work this out like a adult because she is not a adult, shes always been a bitch and always will ba a bitch

Posted at 2:41PM on Apr 27th 2007 by Kims A BBBBBBBBB-ITCH

11. It's just plain wrong that women are allowed to take away the Father of a child from the child. With no recourse. How can "court people" who are supposed to be fair and caring allow this to happen to people? It's not rare at all it is routine.

Posted at 11:52AM on Apr 27th 2007 by Stan

12. Alec is the Man.

Posted at 12:29PM on Apr 27th 2007 by blow it out your a**

13. Liar, liar pants on fire! What BS! He said he never talked this way to his daughter before -- LIE. You know that is a lie! He wasn't really interviewed as much as he was allowed to ramble his thoughts in some crazy, random format...making himself out to be the victim! He said he couldn't talk about certain things then just rambled on about this story and that...totally full of poop if you ask me! UNBELIEVABLE!

Posted at 12:21PM on Apr 27th 2007 by Ugghh!

14. Harvey? You happy now? I used to like you so much on People's Court, but now have lost total respect for you. Yes, what Alec said on that phone message was wrong..but can you honestly say you never ever said anything to your children that you wished you could take back? I know I have. Your airing of that phone message from Alec is doing more harm to that child than the original message. You should be ashamed of yourself, along with whoever gave it to you who I assume was Kim.

Posted at 11:55AM on Apr 27th 2007 by barby sheppard

15. Apology is a start, BUT, he still called his 11 yr old daughter a pig! The first part of the message is anger and could be justified. He should of stopped there. Continuing and threatening her with possible "bodily harm" and then calling her names was wrong and unforgiveable. This isnt Kim, but a child. Get ready Alec to fork over the therapy bills!!! Maybe you should start first!

Posted at 2:00PM on Apr 27th 2007 by Bluetopaz

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