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April 27, 2007

Baldwin: 'If I Never Acted Again, I Couldn't Care Less'

Golden Globe winning star of "30 Rock," Alec Baldwin, confirmed the news that he wants to quit his hit NBC sitcom.

Friday on his website, Alec wrote, “Lately, I am feeling that a commitment to parents’ rights and those of fathers in particular makes show business seem inappropriate.”

Baldwin's explosive confession came during his emotional first interview about his now infamous tirade against his daughter.

Baldwin broke down while talking to Rosie O’Donnell and Barbara Walters on “The View” Friday morning, revealing his pain upon getting a call from his 78-year-old mother after the story broke.

“My mom called me on the phone,” he said. “She was talking about life, and what we do with the rest of our lives.”

Alec also explained why he snapped, saying, “Obviously calling your child a ‘pig’ is improper and inappropriate. I took it out on the wrong person because I’m unable under the current dynamic to address the other person.”

That other person, of course, is Alec’s ex, Kim Basinger. Their ugly custody battle over 11-year-old Ireland has prompted Baldwin to take action.

“The goal is to change family law in America because right now it's a bad scene,” Alec told “Extra’s” Jon Kelley just moments after his Golden Globe win.

Baldwin pal Howard Stern offered his view Thursday night at the Tribeca Film Festival, where Alec’s new movie, “Suburban Girl,” premieres Friday night.

“I think him and Kim should go into therapy and try to work things out for the sake of the kid,” Howard said.

“Extra” confirmed Friday that Alec will take Dr. Phil up on the offer he made Tuesday night on Larry King to meet with either just Alec or both Alec and Kim.

Alec's brother Billy told “Extra” exclusively that he's praying for an end to the family feud: “My hope is for them to just have this all be over and to be in a position where it's not public and it won't possibly hurt Ireland.”

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I feel that sometimes parents do have times where they are frustrated with their children, and they do say things that they do not mean; however that doesn’t change the way they feel for them. I don’t think the tape of the voicemail should have been released, and I do think that Alec feels victimized, but there are always two sides of the story. I feel Kim and Alec should set their differences aside and settle for the sake of their daughter,(who by the way is suffering the most!)


- Amanda
Posted 04/27/07 04:50 PM
 

I can t believe the support for Kim over Alec. It is so obvious that she is being a mean spirited witch. I am the mother of 4 and now the grandmother of 3. I ve lost my temper and said things to my children in anger and they have grown up very nicely thank you. I do not condone his action or even my own. But tension, aggravation, and frustration can drive parents to unacceptable remarks. Give the man a break, its obvious he s been raked over the coals and he just snapped we all do at sometime in our lives. These modern women who think they are worthy of sainthood because the birthed a child and believe they have exclusive rights over that child should have been spanked more often as children.


- Joann
Posted 04/27/07 04:49 PM
 

I honestly believe that Alec Baldwin truly loves his little girl. Unfortunately,growing up with Kim Basinger has turned her into a spoiled little Bi#$%@. I can see an effort with him, whether or not misguided, but it is there-which is more than many fathers in this country. At least he is willing to speak with Dr. Phil. How much you want to bet Kim will not??


- Pam W.
Posted 04/27/07 04:48 PM
 

I can t believe the support for Kim over Alec. It is so obvious that she is being a mean spirited witch. I am the mother of 4 and now the grandmother of 3. I ve lost my temper and said things to my children in anger and they have grown up very nicely thank you. I do not condone his action or even my own. But tension, aggravation, and frustration can drive parents to unacceptable remarks. Give the man a break, its obvious he s been raked over the coals and he just snapped we all do at sometime in our lives. These modern women who think they are worthy of sainthood because the birthed a child and believe they have exclusive rights over that child should have been spanked more often as children.


- Joann
Posted 04/27/07 04:47 PM
 

I honestly believe that Alec Baldwin truly loves his little girl. Unfortunately,growing up with Kim Basinger has turned her into a spoiled little Bi#$%@. I can see an effort with him, whether or not misguided, but it is there-which is more than many fathers in this country. At least he is willing to speak with Dr. Phil. How much you want to bet Kim will not??


- Anonymous
Posted 04/27/07 04:47 PM
 

I feel that sometimes parents do have times where they are frustrated with their children, and they do say things that they do not mean; however that doesn’t change the way they feel for them. I don’t think the tape of the voicemail should have been released, and I do think that Alec feels victimized, but there are always two sides of the story. I feel Kim and Alec should set their differences aside and settle for the sake of their daughter,(who by the way is suffering the most!)


- Amanda
Posted 04/27/07 04:42 PM
 

My husband and I have been where Alec is right now. We have been dealing with parental alienation for almost ten years. Using your children to hurt your ex is evil and I can sympathize with Alec and support him.


- mary anne barger
Posted 04/27/07 04:41 PM

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