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Alec Baldwin to Daughter: ‘I’m Tired of Playing this Game With You’

Posted by ExtraTV Staff on April 20, 2007 3:56 PM

“Extra” spotted Alec Baldwin just hours after his explosive telephone tantrum to his 11-year-old daughter Ireland was heard from coast to coast.

“I am going to get on a plane, and I’m going to come out there for the day, and I am going to straighten you’re a** out,” he threatened his only daughter with ex-wife Kim Basinger.

However, when Alec appeared on Letterman the same day he left the voicemail, he gushed about Ireland.

When Letterman asked how she was doing, he replied, “She’s great.”

On Friday, Harvey Levin, managing editor of TMZ.com, which broke the story, told “Extra” what may have led to this father’s fury.

“He called, she didn’t answer. He called again the next day, she didn’t answer. The third day, the tape that we have, is the straw that broke the camel’s back,” Levin dished.

And this just in to “Extra”: we’ve learned that Alec filed a motion in L.A. on Friday for a hearing to find out how the tape got out!

On his website late Friday, he told his fans, “I am most saddened that this was released to the media because of what it does to a child.”

Meanwhile, “Extra” is first with the news that since this message was left, Alec has spoken to Ireland.

Baldwin’s spokesman tells us, “He apologized to Ireland a week ago; he knows he was wrong.”

Alec was supposed to visit Ireland in Los Angeles Friday, but because of the voicemail leaked to the press, an L.A. judge has temporarily suspended Alec’s visitation rights.

What’s more, Alec has spent a cool $1.25 million in legal fees over the past six years and is currently writing a book about divorce.

He also recently told “Extra” how painful the legal process has been: “A real ugly, very filthy situation, which is not my favorite place to be.”

“This is the nastiest divorce I’ve ever seen,” Levin told us. “This is the war of the roses on steroids.”

“Extra” obtained a picture of Ireland and Kim just two days after Alec’s rant, and Basinger recently confided to “Extra” how Ireland is coping, saying, “She’s done amazing; she’s just an amazing person.”

While Alec longs to get his daughter’s attention, “Extra” has learned that the fate of his visitation rights are now up in the air; another hearing is set for May 4th.
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On 13 Jul 2007, jan wrote:

I don’t believe a word out of Alex Baldwin’s mouth. I remember out landish bouts of anger from him in years past. I don’t know how anyone could side with his outrageous comments to his daughter, I don’t care how angry or frusterated he was. As far as Kim goes, kudos to her. I would protect my child from a possibly abusive influence as well. Rosie O’Donnell’s support of him is not surprising. She’s just as outrageous and in my opinion has lost her mind! I wish both of them were out of the limelight, as no positive influence can come out of either one’s mouth.

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On 25 May 2007, Ray wrote:

Hey Mark, what’s up? Remember me in Las Vegas? I mean Indian Springs, NV? You and JT?
You were right. My kids would know you like you said. I’m suprised my comment made it about Alec Baldwin when I searched google.
Anyways, you’re doing great on the tube and I watch you all the time. Thanks for the drinks back in 01, Ray Kirschman

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On 1 May 2007, Pam Miller wrote:

No one should call, a child a “PIG”, that is demeaning/painful and hurtful, especially cooming from your parent! Verbal abuse/threats are unacceptable, PERIOD!!!

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On 30 Apr 2007, kela wrote:

I FEEL THAT ALEC WAS VERY WRONG FOR WHAT WAS LEFT ON HIS DAUGHTER’S MACHINE REGARDLESS OF WHO IT WAS LEFT FOR. MAKING IT SEEM AS IF IT IS ALL THE MOTHER’S FAULT IS JUST WRONG. ALEC MAY BE A GREAT ACTOR AND ALL BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN HE IS JUST AS GOOD OF A FATHER. EVERY PARENT HAS THEIR FLAWS THAT DOESN’T MAKE THEM A TERRIBLE PARENT IT JUST MEANS THEY NEED TO KNOW HOW TO CONTROL THEIR ANGER TOWARDS THEIR CHILD.

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On 30 Apr 2007, Bianca wrote:

I think that Alec was very wrong what he said to his daughter. If he was leaving that message for Kim then he would have called Kim phone. People must really think that Alec is a great father because if he was he wouldn’t have called her names.

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On 25 Apr 2007, ELLEN wrote:

IT WAS NOT NICE FOR HIM TO SAY THOSE THNGS, AND I GUESS HE WAS REALLY MAD TO HAVE SAID IT AND PRESUME HE WAS SORRY HE DID SAY THEM….BUT WHO LEAKED THE TAPE TO THE PRESS????WHO HAD MORE MOTIVES AND BENEFITS TO DO SO…THE MOTHER???SHE’S THE ONE WHO HAS BEEN TRYING ALL THIS TIME TO LIMIT HIS VISITS..SHE SHOULD PUT HER CHILD WELFARE FIRST AND NOT HER VINDICTED WAYS…LET HIM BE A FATHER NOT ONLY FINANCIALLY, BUT EMOTIONALLY….LATER IN LIFE SHE WILL REGRET IF THE DAUGHTER LEARNS OF ALL THE MEAN THINGS SHE DOES TO KEEP THE FATHER AWAY FROM HER AND IT COULD BACKFIRE…….

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On 25 Apr 2007, CONNIE wrote:

WOW WHY IS EVERYONE BLAMING ALEC FOR THIS,SO HE SAID SOMETHINGS TO HIS KID,SO WHAT NOW DAYS KIDS GET AWAY WITH WAY TOO MUCH,THAT LITTLE GIRL IS LUCKY THATS ALL SHE GOT.KIM YOU NEED TO KNOCK IT OFF AND LET ALEC BE A FATHER TO THAT GIRL.I HOPE THE COURTS DON’T LET KIM WIN!!!

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On 25 Apr 2007, CONNIE wrote:

KIM IS WRONG FOR WHAT SHE IS DOING TO ALEC,HE IS A GOOD MAN,GREAT ACTOR,AND I’M PRETTY SURE HE’S A WONDERFUL FATHER,IT’S TOO BAD SHE IS TRYING TO MAKE HIM LOOK LIKE A BAD GUY BY LEAKING THAT MESSAGE TO THE WORLD.SHE CAN SAY SHE DIDN’T DO IT ALL SHE WANTS BUT THERE ARE ONLY 3 PEOPLE WHO COULD OF DID IT AND IT WAS NOT ALEC.IT’S TOO BAD CUZ NOT TO LONG AGO KIM AND ALEC LOVED EACH OTHER,NOW KIM IS A BITTER OLD WASH UP…

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On 25 Apr 2007, CONNIE wrote:

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On 24 Apr 2007, Jane wrote:

It’s really sad that their daughter is dragged in the middle of all this kiosk. I hope that they both reconsider and allow each other 50/50 child custody on behalf of their daughter Ireland. My best wishes to all of them.

Jane

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On 24 Apr 2007, CATHY response 4-23-07 wrote:

I posted a comment and reading all the ones to give Alec a break and that being a single parent or married with kids….What difference does that make? Just because you have children doesnt mean you can talk to them like they are NOTHING a child or teen or even a adult should be talked to with RESPECT so they grow up to be a wonderful and loving human being.(To have a child is a gift because not everyone can have them) and if you look at he news there are alot of children who arent being treated right and their outcome is death or foster care!! And there is enough hate in this world. Everything I say is how I have been brought up and my parents were the best and I wouldnt of traded them for anything and whether our lives get put out there in the open or not doesnt mean crap WE ALL NEED TO BE MORE RESPECTFUL OF EVERYONE AND IT SHOULDNT MATTER IF ITS A CHILD OR AN ADULT!!!!!!!!!!!!

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On 24 Apr 2007, Donna wrote:

I can’t believe the people who would place the blame on Kim for what Alec did! Talk about shifting blame here! He should be banned from ever seeing her again, does anyone think that Ireland will ever forget what her father said to her?

The very words he used and so easily, tells us that this is something he does often. It is natural to him to speak this way from how easily it is delivered. He doesn’t hesitate. This is him. I’m sure by now Kim regrets ever having such a jerk as the father of her child. Im saddened that Ireland has to have such an abusive man in her life, it does shape how a woman will chose men in the future.

The whole thing is disgusting and I am quite sure that this is NOT an isolated incident, just one of many that preceded it!!!

For shame Alec Baldwin, clean up your act and beg for forgiveness instead of hiding and placing blame elsewhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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On 24 Apr 2007, gabesaama@yahoo.com wrote:

i can’t believe all the people ready to shut alec out of ireland’s life because he called her out on her bratty behavior! poor “fragile” kim should never have been given so much time to foster that behavior, and never should have released this to the press_ itjust made a hard situation harder. i was in abusive homes- this was an absent not-by-chice dad mad at callous behavior fostered by a manipulative mother.

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On 23 Apr 2007, Becca wrote:

I am appalled this was released and must entirely place blame on whoever allowed this to be released. If it was this little girl’s mother…. SHAME ON HER! She should love her kid before she hates her child’s father. What Alec told his child was not outlandish at all. He said he was going to straighten her out. I am quite sure that whatever moment of personal intensity was going on… he could have said a whole lot worse. It is appalling to me that the maternal side had this released. I feel sorry for the father and daughter in this case… If Kim had anything to do with this, then shame on her.

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On 23 Apr 2007, Madison wrote:

While I can understand that sometimes we say things we wish we could take back to our children ie “You’re a spoiled brat” or “What are you stupid?” (and I don’t condone any of it) I can not understand how someone can say the kind of things he said to his daughter. KIM on the other hand should NEVER have released that tape. If she really loved her daughter she wouldn’t have put her daughter in the limelight to get what she wants. Maybe they should get Ireland the heck away from both of them. They both have issues!
And as far as the comment from “Ray Kirschman” I think your comment is pretty biased. As a divorced mom I can say we got screwed by the court system too! My husband wanted to adopt my daughter and the court wouldn’t let him because of her “father’s rights”. Yea, the same father who abused her and molested her! But he is her father and has rights. My husband has been with her since she was 2, taken care of all her financial and emotional needs. My ex NEVER paid one cent of child support. Not that I would want his blood money anyway. But how fair is that to my daughter? Why do you think it’s always biased to the mother? It’s not. The courts make bad decisions towards both parents. They don’t know the situations and should really get their facts straight, not on a he said, she said basis. It stinks what you are going thru but don’t think it’s just the men who get screwed in court. Most of the time, no one wins. I am happy to report that at the age of 18 my daughter was legally adopted by “her daddy” Her choice and she is proud of her new birth certificate! God Bless You, I hope that in the end your kids can feel love from both of you and that you both realize what’s really important in life.

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On 23 Apr 2007, Ray Kirschman wrote:

I am going thru the same thing when it comes to family law that is biased in this country torwards men. These ex wives use their kids as a pawn and the laws/courts say no, we’re in the best interest of the child is crap. Every time my ex doesn’t like something, she keeps the kids from me and back to court, more money and nothing is done for the Father’s.
The system is creating dead beat Father’s and these women do not ever get what should be coming to them by the rule of law.
So I feel really bad for Mr. Baldwin even tho he was wrong and made a mistake!!!, but there are more facts out there than we all know and I’m sure Mommy’s playing the roll of her life in this too.
Sincerely, Ray Kirschman. Las Vegas, NV

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On 23 Apr 2007, CARLOS A. wrote:

TODAY’S KID SPEND THEIR LIVES LONGING FOR PARENTS WHO ARE AVAILABLE. HERE’S ONE WHO WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO SAY MY DAD WASN’T THERE FOR ME. FOR FAMILY PROBLEMS TO BE WORKED OUT PARENTS HAVE TO BE PRESENT. WHERE WAS MOMMY?

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On 23 Apr 2007, Grandma wrote:

Knowing nothing of the relationship or the prior exchanges between the child and her father, I must say that I can think of no circumstance that would justify the voice-mail Alec left for his daughter. Shame on you Alec. Get hold of your anger and be a good example to your children for a change.

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On 23 Apr 2007, Geralyn Lee (Fort Myers, FL) wrote:

No one adult or child should be subjected to such verbal abuse. As a parent and single mother myself, I would protect my child from any threats my child receives even if the threat is from the father. Kim is doing the right thing. I applauded Kim for standing up to Alex to protect Ireland. Kim, hang in there. I have been in and out of court over the last 15 years with my ex-husband protecting my child from his father. You know deep down what you have to do for your child’s health and well-being. God Bless you and Ireland.

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On 23 Apr 2007, Linda wrote:

I do not agree with the way Alec spoke to his daughter on the answer machine, even though he had been scheduled to speak to her. When she wasn’t available after three times I can understand his anger. However it should have been directed to Kim not the daughter as I believe Kim had a great deal to do with the missed calls. I believe she is using her daughter as a pawn in an ugly “War of the Baldwins”. Kim is more ugly than his anger.
When Alec first married kim he stepped up to the plate and paid off her 10 million dollar debt and now that she has no more use for him she will do anything to make him look bad. It makes me feel she only had his baby to pay him back. Yes he may have a bad temper that could use some control and for this he should seek counciling. As for her the court should order her not to be allowed to say or do anything to turn the child against him. She also needs counciling. I can’t imagine ther isn’t anyone who doesn’t have some kind of skeletons in their closets. And as a very wise man once said, “Let he without sin cast the first stone”!
Signed: Linda