Alec Baldwin kisses glamorous wife Hilaria at PEN America Literary Gala
Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria Baldwin made a stylish pair at the 2023 PEN America Spring Literary Gala, held Thursday at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
The 65-year-old actor was pictured affectionately kissing the yoga instructor, 39, who was the epitome of chic in a black dress with a layered feather fringe.
The first grandfather – whose eldest daughter Ireland, 27, recently gave birth to her first child – looked good in a black suit and bow tie.
The annual PEN America Literary Gala celebrates writers who “defend and defend freedom of expression.”
The black tie event was the first red carpet the couple attended since all charges against Alec were dropped for the accidental shooting and killing of cameraman Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.
Stylish: Alec Baldwin, 65, and his wife Hilaria, 39, made a stylish couple at the 2023 PEN America Spring Literary Gala at the American Museum of Natural History in New York
PDA: Alec gave his wife a sweet kiss on the side of her head as they posed for the pictures
The Glengarry Glen Ross star wore his salt-and-pepper hair slicked back with gel.
Hilaria wore her dark brown locks up in a stylish bun. She accessorized with sparkly earrings, a gold bracelet and a bunch of rings.
The mother of six opted for delicate glamour, with nude matte lipstick and a touch of blush.
At one point, Hilaria and Alec were pictured holding signs in support of Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, who is serving an eight-year prison sentence for alleged national security violations
Hilaria’s sign read: “Free Narges and all Iranian political prisoners.” Meanwhile, Alec has read: ‘Narges stands for peace.’
Baldwin also shared an Instagram image with Narges’ husband, Tahgi Rahmani, accepting the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award on her behalf.
“Incredible bravery from both sides,” the actor wrote in the image’s caption.
Alec and Hilaria also hung out with PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel, 53, who stunned in a strapless green dress, and actress Candice Bergen, 77.
First: It was the first red carpet the couple attended since all charges against Alec were dropped for the accidental shooting and killing of cameraman Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust
Elegant: The yoga instructor was the epitome of chic in a black dress with a layered feather fringe
Delicate: Hilaria opted for delicate glamour, with nude matte lipstick and a touch of blush
Accessories: She accessorized with sparkly earrings, a gold bracelet and several rings
New grandfather: Baldwin recently became a grandfather after his eldest daughter Ireland, 27, gave birth to daughter Holland
Brave: The father of seven wore his salt-and-pepper hair slicked back with gel
In support: At one point, Hilaria and Alec were pictured holding signs in support of Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, who is serving an eight-year prison sentence for alleged national security violations
All told: Alec and Hilaria also mingled with PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel, 53, who stunned in a strapless green dress, and actress Candice Bergen, 77 (R)
Courage: Baldwin also shared an Instagram image with Narges’ husband, Tahgi Rahmani, accepting the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award on her behalf
Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels, 78, was one of this year’s honorees, receiving the Audible Literary Service Award.
Many of his SNL stars came out to support him at the event, including Colin Jost, 40, who served as the evening’s host.
The event consisted of a cocktail reception, dinner and awards, followed by dessert and an after party.
Proceeds go to PEN America’s cultural programming and advocacy.
On Monday, Alec finally shed his beard as he celebrated his last day of filming for Rust — three weeks after all charges against him were dropped for the fatal shooting of Hutchins.
Baldwin shared a photo taken with Rust co-star Patrick Scott McDermott and wrote, “The last day on the set of RUST with this guy. A very talented actor and beautiful young man with a bright future ahead of him. My love for you, @patrickscottmcdermott.’
McDermott returned the love by responding with “Love you Alec” before posting a photo of the two embracing on set with the caption, “Alec’s last day [heart emoji] I’m going to miss you.’
Production came to an abrupt halt in October 2021 when Baldwin shot a live round with prop gun-killed cameraman Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust in New Mexico.
Devastating: Production on Rust came to an abrupt halt in October 2021 when Baldwin shot a live round with a prop pistol that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins; Pictured on his last day on set
The Beetlejuice star was charged in January with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Hutchins and the wounding of “Rust” director Joel Souza, who was hit by the same bullet that passed through Hutchins.
The case against Baldwin quickly unraveled. A weapons charge that would have meant a much longer sentence was dismissed and the first special prosecutor appointed to the case resigned.
This is despite a damning FBI report concluding that Baldwin did indeed pull the trigger on the gun that killed Hutchins – despite repeatedly claiming he didn’t.
The report could still lead to criminal charges against the actor and others involved in the accidental shooting, as the Santa Fe Police Department continues to investigate Hutchins’ death.
After the charges against him were dropped, Baldwin took to Instagram to thank his wife Hilaria for helping with the controversy.