Ireland Baldwin Celebrates Mom Kim Basinger's Birthday Tribute to Dad Alec Baldwin

The model praised her famous parents' on-screen chemistry in the 1991 film 'The Marrying Man'.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 3:05pm

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Ireland Baldwin, the daughter of actors Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin, had a heartwarming reaction after her mom Kim shared a throwback clip from the former couple's 1991 movie 'The Marrying Man' to wish Alec a happy birthday. Ireland praised her parents' on-screen chemistry, writing 'That's my parents! That's why I'm so smokin HOT.'

Why it matters

The post highlights the complex family dynamics of the Baldwin clan, with Kim and Alec maintaining a good relationship despite their high-profile divorce in the 2000s. It also showcases the enduring appeal of their 1991 romantic comedy 'The Marrying Man', which is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

The details

In Kim's Instagram post, she shared a clip from 'The Marrying Man' showing her and Alec's characters, Vicki Anderson and Charley Pearl, in the midst of one of their many on-screen breakups. Kim called the film 'a very special time' in her life that she will 'be forever grateful for.' Alec, who turned 68 on April 3, was touched by Kim's birthday wishes, calling them 'remarkably kind and completely unexpected.'

  • The Marrying Man celebrated its 35th anniversary on April 3, 2026.
  • Alec Baldwin's birthday is April 3.

The players

Ireland Baldwin

The 30-year-old model and daughter of Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin.

Kim Basinger

The Oscar-winning actress who was married to Alec Baldwin from 1993 to 2002.

Alec Baldwin

The Emmy-winning actor who starred alongside his then-wife Kim Basinger in the 1991 film The Marrying Man.

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What they’re saying

“That's my parents! That's why I'm so smokin HOT.”

— Ireland Baldwin

“This is remarkably kind and completely unexpected.”

— Alec Baldwin

The takeaway

The Baldwin family's enduring bond and the lasting impact of 'The Marrying Man' showcase the power of family, forgiveness, and the entertainment industry's ability to bring people together, even after personal challenges.