Alec and Hilaria Baldwin's marriage headed toward end after red carpet spat brought back 'big issues'

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s 13-year marriage is reportedly heading toward an end following an awkward exchange on the red carpet. 

The couple, while promoting their new TLC reality series 'The Baldwins' at the Planet Hollywood Times Square opening party on March 11, found themselves in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons when the tense moment between them went viral.

Hilaria Baldwin publicly scolded husband Alec Baldwin during red carpet interview

During an interview with Extra, Alec Baldwin, 66, interjected, saying, "It’s gonna be great. You’re a winner," while Hilaria Baldwin, 41, was speaking, as per Radar Online.  

It prompted her to sharply rebuke him on camera, "When I'm talking, you're not talking."

Alec, visibly embarrassed, quickly apologized, but Hilaria reinforced her point, repeating her warning before joking to the interviewer, "This is why we'll just have to cut him out of the show."

The clip of the exchange quickly spread online, sparking widespread debate about their relationship dynamic.

In an apparent attempt to downplay the incident, Alec and Hilaria posted an Instagram Reel from bed, lip-syncing to the exchange.

Hilaria captioned the clip "1. It runs in the family 2. Marriage 3. Manteruppting," while Alec jokingly said he had "correctile dysfunction."

However, insiders found the bit unconvincing, believing it only underscored the deeper issues within their marriage. 

Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's marriage is under strain

Reports suggest that the tensions seen on the red carpet are just the tip of the iceberg.

An insider shared, "Hilaria and Alec were warned a reality show would test their marriage, and it's clear the cracks are showing. She's single-handedly managed to turn one of Hollywood's most notoriously arrogant hotheads into a bumbling, downtrodden shell."

"There are definitely some big issues surfacing, and no one knows how long Alec will put up with this level of humiliation. His ego won’t stand for it," the tipster added. 

Another source revealed, "No one's buying it. The way Hilaria talked to him was plain rude. Everyone knows how ambitious Hilaria is. But it's also hard to feel sorry for Alec, who has long had a reputation for being a hothead."

"It’s a shock to see him so under the thumb, but as many enemies as he’s made, it’s disturbing for Hollywood to see one of their own be controlled like this," they added. 

Some industry insiders even speculate the moment could have been orchestrated to generate buzz for their show amid reports that it was canceled after just one season due to dismal ratings.

The premiere episode reportedly attracted just 680,000 viewers, with the second episode's viewership dropping to 420,000.

Alec Baldwin reportedly ready to ditch reality show

With 'The Baldwins' failing to make an impact, sources claim Alec Baldwin is eager to move on from the reality TV experiment and refocus on his acting career.

Having had all charges dropped in connection with the tragic 'Rust' shooting that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the actor is currently filming a small-scale drama in Italy and is reportedly looking for a major Hollywood role. 

A longtime family friend dished, "Alec might be playing the role of henpecked husband to perfection (on the reality show), but he's still an Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning actor with an ego to match."

The source also hinted at financial motivations, stating, "They've got seven young kids, and his fortune took a hit from legal fees keeping him out of jail."

"This humiliating reality show is not anything he ever thought he'd do. Hilaria convinced him. There's no doubt Alec won't be as upset as Hilaria if they don’t get another season," they added.