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Alec Baldwin Discusses Health Journey and Lifestyle Changes

Alec Baldwin has opened up about his health journey, particularly reflecting on the dietary transformation he underwent for his role in Blue Jasmine. The actor, now 67, shared insights about his recent experiences on the April 13 episode of his show, The Baldwins, where he and his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, practiced yoga together at home.

During the episode, Hilaria, who is 41, noted the importance of Alec’s active engagement in exercise for improving his overall well-being. “Alec coming and working out, being a little bit more active, can only help,” she remarked. Despite Alec’s minimal participation in physical activities over the years, Hilaria has continued to encourage him to join her in yoga and other fitness routines.

Hilaria also humorously pointed out the differences between their personalities, saying, “It’s not just the age difference; he’s a theater kid, and I’m a jock.” This playful acknowledgment highlights the balance they seek to achieve in their shared activities.

In a moment of vulnerability, Alec revealed that the events of the past year significantly impacted his mental and physical health. He reflected on the pressures he faced following the tragic shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust. Fortunately for Baldwin, a judge dismissed the charges against him in July 2024. He candidly mentioned, “It really, really negatively affected my health… No matter what I had, my hip hurt, this hurt. I had energy, and now this sucked a lot of the energy out of me.” Alec expressed a strong desire to focus on his health in the upcoming year, emphasizing the need for change.

Recalling a time of greater physical fitness, Alec mentioned how he maintained an active lifestyle until he turned 40, highlighting how work and family obligations shifted his focus away from physical health. “To be married to somebody who’s as physically fit as you, as I’m kind of slipping—my strength and my coordination—it is bizarre,” he admitted as he spoke of his commitment to improving his health.

Looking back on his weight loss journey for Blue Jasmine, Alec discussed the strict regimen he followed. “I didn’t have any pasta, no potatoes, no candy, no sugar, and I lost probably 25 pounds,” he recalled. His dedication to this drastic dietary change allowed him to achieve a more toned appearance for the film, although he humorously noted he had “the barbecue sauce in my hair” during filming.

Hilaria has noted positive changes in Alec recently, acknowledging, “I’m seeing you more at the gym, I’m seeing you calmer.” She expressed optimism about the future, stating, “It’s gonna take us a really long time to let this sink and learn how to live again.”

For viewers interested in following Alec and Hilaria’s journey, The Baldwins airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on TLC.

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