All posts tagged: Alec

A Surrey stint, batting tips from Alec Stewart and the right mindset

A Surrey stint, batting tips from Alec Stewart and the right mindset

This was a dream that was ignited during the lockdown by a mom, who could no longer watch her son being distracted. Usha Bharadwaj, a former state-level volleyball player and now a strength and conditioning coach, would show her son B Sai Sudharsan videos of Virat Kohli’s intensity while training. Sai Sudharsan found a spark, transforming himself into a quality batsman that Indian cricket couldn’t ignore. And five years later, with his idol who inspired retiring, and opening up a spot in the Indian team, Sai Sudharsan got his big break. As the selectors gave a maiden Test call-up to Sai Sudharsan, it hardly came as a surprise. He may not have compelling numbers in the domestic circuit, but through the course of each season including the IPL, has shown why he has the potential to become the next big all-format batsman for India. Three ODI caps have already been earned and a Test cap now looks a definite possibility in England, where he is widely tipped to bat at No.3. Behind his rise to …

Alec Baldwin’s Rust quietly hits theatres three years after cinematographer’s death; public has mixed reactions

Alec Baldwin’s Rust quietly hits theatres three years after cinematographer’s death; public has mixed reactions

Alec Baldwin’s Rust has finally made its way to theatres over three years after the tragedy that cast a dark shadow over its production. But now that the movie is out, the burning question is: what kind of film is it really? Spoiler alert: it’s definitely not your average Western. Alec Baldwin in Rust The controversy around Rust To jog your memory, Rust made headlines for all the wrong reasons. The film, which was being shot in New Mexico, was embroiled in tragedy when Baldwin’s prop gun accidentally fired during a rehearsal, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on October 21, 2021. What should have been a harmless rehearsal turned into a nightmare, sparking criminal and civil lawsuits involving Baldwin, other crew members, and Hutchins’ family. The situation took on even more complexity after it was revealed that live ammunition, intended for no reason other than to shock audiences with its irrelevance, was on set when only blanks should have been used. The plot of Rust Now, three years later, Rust is out on streaming platforms and, …

Wendy Williams Gets Support From Alec Baldwin and More Amid Fight for Freedom from Guardianship; See Here

Wendy Williams Gets Support From Alec Baldwin and More Amid Fight for Freedom from Guardianship; See Here

As Wendy Williams fights to free herself from a court-appointed guardianship, she’s finding herself surrounded by celebrity support. Stars including Don Lemon and Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have stepped forward, showing solidarity with the former talk show host as she seeks to reclaim her independence. Declared legally incapacitated and placed under a guardian’s control, Williams claims she’s being forced to live in what she describes as a “luxury prison.” Now, she’s not just launching a legal battle — she’s waging a public campaign to win hearts and minds. On Thursday night, Williams was seen out dining with Don Lemon at Il Cantinori in New York City. Joining them were her niece Alex Finnie, Finnie’s boyfriend, and Lemon’s husband, Tim Malone. A source said Williams appeared “sharp, sweet and fun” as she chatted with fans and enjoyed herself at the Greenwich Village restaurant. Also dining at Il Cantinori were Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, who stopped by Williams’ table to offer words of encouragement. “They told her she was strong and would beat this, and that they …

Alec Baldwin’s Rust trailer draws flak for being released despite on-set death of DOP Halyna Hutchins 4 years ago

Alec Baldwin’s Rust trailer draws flak for being released despite on-set death of DOP Halyna Hutchins 4 years ago

Mar 27, 2025 11:20 PM IST People are quite conflicted about Alec Baldwin’s Rust seeing through a release. DOP Halyna Hutchins’ unfortunate death is of course, the trigger The trailer for Rust, starring Alec Baldwin, 66, was recently released and it has, for obvious reasons, opened itself up to a barrage of confused reactions and raised eyebrows. Back in 2021, at the time of filming in New Mexico, Director of Photography for the film, Halyna Hutchins, 42, was on the receiving end of a gunshot, fired from a loaded gun Alec was holding. She didn’t survive the freak accident. The trailer for Alec Baldwin’s Rust is under fire: Halyna Hutchins’ unfortunate on-set death is clearly still raw Cross-wired legal trials later, the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was sentenced to 18-months in prison for involuntary manslaughter, in April 2024. The very same judge also dismissed Alec’s involuntary manslaughter charge after ruling prosecutors failed to disclose evidence. Besides the late Halyna, director Joel Souza was also injured on his shoulder during the inexplicable episode. He however, returned …

Rust Trailer: Alec Baldwin’s Controversial Western Debuts First Look Despite Legal Turmoil; WATCH

Rust Trailer: Alec Baldwin’s Controversial Western Debuts First Look Despite Legal Turmoil; WATCH

Trigger Warning: Mention of death Alec Baldwin’s highly controversial and long-postponed Western film, Rust, finally gets its initial trailer. The movie, which was surrounded in controversy after an on-set shooting left DP Halyna Hutchins dead, will now open in limited release on May 2. It will then be released on video-on-demand via the Ascending Media Group. The trailer begins with a voice-over, saying, “The only order that exists in this world is the order we impose. If a man loses sight of that, he’s got nothing.” According to People, a rep from Rust Movie Productions LLC, Melina Spadone said in a statement, “Rust is a heartfelt and emotional story forged in the struggles of the new frontier — a story of the ripples that a single violent act can send through generations and the hard-fought redemption to be found in a world where the line between good and evil can often be unclear.” Rust is set in 1880s Wyoming, where Baldwin, 67, stars as Harland Rust, who emerges from retirement to rescue his 13-year-old nephew, …

Alec Baldwin joins wife Hilaria in poking fun at viral video where she interrupted him, internet calls it damage control | Hollywood

Alec Baldwin joins wife Hilaria in poking fun at viral video where she interrupted him, internet calls it damage control | Hollywood

Mar 20, 2025 03:42 PM IST Hilaria Baldwin recently snapped at Alec Baldwin during an awkward red carpet interview. After the video received backlash, the two of them made a spoof of it. An awkward red carpet moment between Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria Baldwin went viral on the internet, where she snapped at him for interrupting her during an interview. Many called out Hilaria’s rude behaviour on social media. Now, the two of them have addressed the incident by hilariously spoofing their own voices in an Instagram post. (Also read: Alec Baldwin’s wife Hilaria addresses criticism of her accent: ‘Whole world was mean to me’) Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin have reacted to the awkward interview which went viral on the internet. Alec and Hilaria react to awkward interview moment In the new video which was posted by Hilaria on her Instagram account, she and Alec were seen lying beside each other on bed and syncing to audio of the viral red carpet moment. The difference this time was that they had switched roles. …

Alec Baldwin’s wife Hilaria addresses criticism of her accent: ‘Whole world was mean to me’ | Hollywood

Alec Baldwin’s wife Hilaria addresses criticism of her accent: ‘Whole world was mean to me’ | Hollywood

Hilaria Baldwin is opening up on the controversy surrounding her accent. On a recent episode of her TLC reality series, The Baldwins, the 41-year-old shared that the reason why she alternates between Spanish and American accents is “code-switching.” Ever since she shot to fame after her marriage to Alec Baldwin in 2012, the yoga instructor has faced criticism for her Spanish heritage. Alec Baldwin, left, and Hilaria Baldwin attend the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)(Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Hilaria Baldwin addresses controversy surrounding her Spanish accent In a 2020 podcast, Hilaria claimed she was born in Mallorca and raised in Boston, adding that she moved to the United States at the age of 19. But, social media sleuths uncovered at the time that she was born and raised in the States, according to Fox News. She later apologised for the “confusion” in an Instagram post and argued that “culture, languages, sexual orientations, religions [and] political beliefs” are “allow[ed] to be fluid.” …

Hilaria Baldwin Reveals What She Did to Divert Attention from Alec Baldwin Amid Rust Shooting Case

Hilaria Baldwin Reveals What She Did to Divert Attention from Alec Baldwin Amid Rust Shooting Case

It appears that Hilaria Baldwin is truly there for her husband, Alec Baldwin. She discussed an interesting incident on The Baldwins episode, which aired on Sunday, March 16. Hilaria talked about disengaging when approached by the paparazzi. She stated, “Have I always disengaged? No. Have I had problems? Absolutely.” The reality show star reflected on a past incident that occurred when her husband was charged for the second time with involuntary manslaughter in relation to the 2021 Rust shooting case, which was dismissed in 2024. Hilaria shared that photographers were present and that she was “mobbed in the morning,” describing the situation as totally “insane.” She recalled reading a headline that said, “Brrr! Hilaria Baldwin Nails Mob Wife Aesthetic in Freezing Temps!” Later, after listening to the audio of commentators questioning her choice of attire—including a mini skirt, black fishnet stockings, and a metallic jacket—she explained that her husband needed to get into the car, and she dressed that way to “protect him.” The reality show star revealed that she then went inside, put on an …

Hilaria Baldwin Recalls How She Bid Goodbye To Kids ‘In Case Something Happened’ To Her And Husband Alec Baldwin During Rust Trial

Hilaria Baldwin Recalls How She Bid Goodbye To Kids ‘In Case Something Happened’ To Her And Husband Alec Baldwin During Rust Trial

Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of suicide and death. When Alec Baldwin made headlines about the Rust shooting case, all eyes were on the trial given the way horrific incidents that had occurred on set– which included the death of cinematographer, Haylna Hutchins. The case ended up being dismissed by the judge in 2024.  And now, reflecting on that time, the actor’s wife Hilaria has discussed her concerns. On the March 9 episode of The Baldwins, Hilaria talked about not being sure what the outcome of the trial would be. She said, “This is going to sound so stupid but I wrote the kids — that I left here — little letters and hid them. I told my friend where they were in case something happened to us.” The reality show star added that their eldest child, Carmen, 11, asked her the night prior that when her father goes to New Mexico, should she say to him in a “special way?” Hilaria recalled on the show, “[She was so afraid] that when Alec and I go into court somebody is …

Alec Baldwin’s Wife Hilaria Baldwin Says Actor ‘Wanted to K-ll Himself’ After Rust Shooting: ‘He Has Survivor’s Guilt’

Alec Baldwin’s Wife Hilaria Baldwin Says Actor ‘Wanted to K-ll Himself’ After Rust Shooting: ‘He Has Survivor’s Guilt’

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to suicide. Alec Baldwin’s wife, Hilaria Baldwin, revealed that her husband struggled with deep survivor’s guilt following the tragic Rust shooting. In the latest episode of their TLC reality series, The Baldwins, Hilaria shared that Alec sent her alarming messages the day after the October 2021 incident. “I found these text messages the other day between us, you know, the day after,” Hilaria said on camera. “Alec said he wanted to kill himself.” She added that Alec still carries immense guilt. “You’re involved in this thing that nobody could even possibly imagine. And so he goes back to that day; he wishes it were him. He would change places [with Hutchins] in a second.” The shooting, which resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza, has deeply affected Baldwin’s mental and physical health. Hilaria shared that Alec has experienced serious health issues since the incident, as per People. “He’ll never be the same,” she said. “This has affected his health and his mental health …