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Hilaria Baldwin Opens Up About Accent Controversy and Mental Health in New Memoir

In 'Manual Not Included,' Baldwin attributes her fluctuating accent to neurodivergence, recounts struggles with public backlash, and reveals a marriage crisis with Alec Baldwin's support.

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Overview

  • Hilaria Baldwin explains her fluctuating Spanish accent as a result of ADHD and dyslexia, which she says impact her speech, memory, and confidence.
  • The memoir addresses the 2020 controversy over her Spanish identity, clarifying her parents moved to Spain when she was 27, not during her childhood.
  • Baldwin candidly discusses the severe mental health toll of public backlash, including suicidal thoughts and questioning her self-worth.
  • She reveals a near-divorce in 2015, describing a rocky period in her marriage and crediting Alec Baldwin for his empathy and support during her recovery.
  • Baldwin criticizes an unnamed celebrity, widely inferred to be Amy Schumer, for making 'nasty and untrue' remarks about her and her family in a comedy special.