Alec Baldwin, 67, continues to grapple with the lasting effects of the tragic Rust shooting, saying the incident has broken “broke every nerve in my body, spiritually, financially, work-wise, career.” He added, “If I told you what my health conditions have been since October 21 of 2021,” he continued, referring to the date of the harrowing event, “it’s taken 10 years off of my life.”
## Background of the Rust Incident
The fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, age 42, on October 21, 2021, during the filming of the Western film Rust, left Baldwin with profound trauma. He has spoken openly about the ordeal, noting that at one point he “couldn’t even move” and that he “took a nap every day for a year.”
## Ongoing Legal and Personal Impact
In January, Baldwin filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations. In February, he told his wife Hilaria on their TLC reality series “The Baldwins” that the situation has been “just surreal,” adding, “I can’t even believe that we’re going through this, and I always feel more in pain about you than me, because I think to myself, ‘Well, I’m going to try to my best to get through it.’ And I think what it’s done to you and how much it’s hurt you.’ A New Mexico judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charges against him in July 2024, but the legal battle and its aftermath continue to weigh heavily on him.
## Family Support and Future Outlook
Baldwin credits his family for giving him the will to move forward. “From the bottom of my soul,” he said, “I don’t know where I would be if I didn’t have you or these kids.” He shares seven children with wife Hilaria Baldwin, 41, and daughter Ireland, 30, with former wife Kim Basinger. In the latest episode of “The Baldwins”, Hilaria opened up about backlash over her accent and her pregnancy losses, while Baldwin reflected on the long-term mental health effects of the Rust incident.
## Key Takeaways
– Alec Baldwin says the Rust tragedy has taken ‘ten years off his life.’
– He filed a civil lawsuit in January and faced involuntary manslaughter charges dismissed in July 2024.
– Family support remains a central pillar in his ongoing recovery.
As Baldwin continues to confront the enduring impact of the Rust shooting, he underscores the profound toll on his health, career, and personal life, while drawing strength from his family and the legal resolution that has finally cleared his name.
