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.
Duck Harvey!

He's throwin' rocks in your direction.

What a maroooon....

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

2. 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

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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. HELLO KRISTEN IN COLUMBUS OHIO!


PARIS HILTON ROCKS!

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

8. I sympathize with Alec. As a current law student, I know all to well that family law in most states today, provides SUBSTANTIALLY less rights to fathers then mothers in divorce proceedings. Parental alienation is a huge problem as well. In most states biological fathers have few rights. As most in the family law field would agree, the system needs reform. Even though I am a woman, I sympathize with men in this situation: the system is not fair

Posted at 11:54AM on Apr 27th 2007 by htide

9. 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

10. Could we hear more about the deep dark past of Harvey this is a site about famous people I believe Harvey is in the news and famous.

Posted at 11:55AM on Apr 27th 2007 by just4luck

11. I just watched Alec Baldwins rant on The View. I cannot believe thisfool is sitting there and blaming everyone else but himself. Is hefor real?Have the women on the view forgotten that this man yelled, insulted and threatened his 11 y.o .daughter?

They sat there and comforted him as he continued to blame everyone from the media to
other victims.

I have never ever felt the need to respond to anything on any of these sites but this made me sick.

I don't really know who is to blame in the divorce and don't really care, All I know is that poor girl has no chance to being normal after living this crap during her short life
Alec, quit acting and disappear, it wouldnt be a great loss!!!!

Posted at 11:55AM on Apr 27th 2007 by Delta Girl

12. I believe they are ALL to blame in this situation. He made poor judgement. Personally I dont think there is ANY excuse to talk to a child that way. He obviously has anger problems, but he did apoligize. As for Kim, she is using her daughter to hurt him. IMO they BOTH need to grow up and put aside their differences so that their daughter doesn't turn into the next Britney. I think this child would be better off being raised by sane, loving individuals.

Posted at 11:56AM on Apr 27th 2007 by tinkerbell

13. Saw the interview, and sorry to say, ended up less empathetic to his cause then before the interview.

First, he said this is the first time he did something like this... hmmm with that temper. it's pretty hard to believe this is the first time.

Then, he went through and ripped into Kim with numerous example of her bad parenting and failed family relationships.. he even ripped into TMZ...just incredible that The View gave him Carte Blanc for this tiring diatribe... Alec it was your Faux Pas, just fess up and leave it at that....it doesn't help your cause to rip into others. (Me thinks he really hasn't learned much yet).

Wouldn't Kim love an audience to give her side of the story. I can only imagine some of the stories she can relate.. I always say, no matter how thin the pancake, there are always two sides.

Also, I thought it was rude that he kept interuptting Barbara Walters. He either didn't answer her question or insisted on finishing his train of thought.

So bascially he was there to give his own statement and view of things and not take any questions... hmmmmm nice PR work/spin.

Posted at 11:57AM on Apr 27th 2007 by Elle

14. I really thought you wouldn't have the guts to put this on seeing as it's you and old Harvey that caused all of this. It's time to start thinking when you're hurting a child.

Posted at 11:57AM on Apr 27th 2007 by lily

15. very good interview alec! lets see who will air harveys dirty laundry . i cant wait.

Posted at 11:57AM on Apr 27th 2007 by baby love

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