Hilaria Baldwin Defends Accent as 'Code-Switching' in Response to Ongoing Criticism

On her reality show, Baldwin reflects on the backlash over her Spanish accent and heritage, attributing it to her multicultural upbringing and emotional resilience.

Hilaria Baldwin stated that her accent changes are a result of 'code-switching,' a natural adaptation influenced by her bilingual and multicultural background.
She addressed the criticism on her TLC reality show, 'The Baldwins,' where she explained that growing up with multiple cultural influences shaped her communication style.
Baldwin shared that the backlash since 2020 caused her emotional distress, describing it as a source of sadness and 'dark places.'
She clarified her upbringing, noting she was born in Boston but spent time in Spain, and apologized for any confusion about her heritage.
The reality star emphasized the support of her family and community, who also navigate multilingual and multicultural identities, as a key to coping with public scrutiny.