April 24, 2007

Kim Basinger: ‘I Didn’t Release the Voicemail!’

On Tuesday, a spokeswoman for Kim Basinger issued a statement that makes it clear she is not responsible for leaking her ex-husband Alec Baldwin’s voicemail temper tantrum to the media.

“Kim Basinger did not release the voicemail. Additionally, the voicemail was not sealed under a court order,” the statement read.

In addition, Kim addressed reports she’d hired a bodyguard for her 11-year-old daughter, Ireland:

“Kim did hire security in response to the media attention on her daughter in order to allow Ireland to maintain her regular routine and activities uninterrupted.

“Everybody is always asking why this custody battle has been going on for so many years and now they have the answer. The issue is not about Kim or the alleged alienation that Alec constantly refers to, it is about his ongoing aggressive behavior. Kim’s sincerest wish is for him to finally address his unstable and irrational behavior so he, at some point, can potentially create a relationship with his daughter. Until then, Kim will continue to protect and safeguard her child’s well-being as any parent would.”


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On 5 Jul 2007, Anonymous wrote:

BALDWIN HAS PROVEN HIMSELF TO BE A LIAR AND A BULLY!

 
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On 23 Jun 2007, michelle wrote:

i don’t know the situation between mr.baldwin and ms. basinger.all i’ve heard,is that they had a difficult marriage,and they’re having an even more difficult divorce.
i feel sad for them.they used to make such a great couple.and now they’re hurting each other,tearing away at each other,every chance they get.[verbal-wise]and because they won’t discuss this between themselves,they’re using their daughter to take their anger out on.
i won’t judge either mr.baldwin or ms.basinger.i can’t say something like,alec baldwin is evil and abusive.or kim is a bad mother,and she released that tape to get back at alec.
do any of us really know what’s going on between these two?the media will say anything and everything to get a rise out of people.tabloids are constantly degrading and printing falsehoods about celebrities just to make a profit.instead of being so harsh towards celebrities,can’t anyone have any compassion?these people could be really hurting,and they don’t need our criticism.celebrities are people,too.and they have feelings like the rest of us.obviously,kim and alec once had something very special together.and they’re feeling the pain of that loss,for them to be hurting each other and getting their daughter involved.
i truly hope that kim and alec,can come to some kind of solution.one where,they agree to discuss things between themselves.and try not to get their daughter involved.even if her parents aren’t together,this little girl can still have a good life.if her parents work things out,and start getting along,ireland can have a good relationship with both of her parents.i truly hope that kim and alec will see that.and work on providing a good,stable life for their daughter.even if it won’t be together.

 
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On 4 May 2007, Barbara-Ann wrote:

I never have been fond of Alec Baldwin. There is something very evil about this man. Look at him for a moment, study that face. It is the face of a wicked person. The negative vibrations are real!! Hollywood must be waliking around with bags over their heads. He’s a [honey. I’ll bet you his mother never screamed things like that at him. What name will he call his daughter the next time she doesn’t cater to his whims!?!.
I forsee Ireland either committing suicide as a teenager or strung out on drugs to cope. As a women, she’ll never trust men because of her father’s abuse to her and to her mother. My heart aches as I cry over, and over again.

 
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On 4 May 2007, Linda wrote:

His appearance on The View only made me even more upset about what he did. Instead of taking responsibility, he bashed Kim. Just what his Ireland needed to hear!!!! I have always enjoy AB but his behavior is appalling. He needs to do what Kim does - keep his mouth shut!

 
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On 30 Apr 2007, shannon wrote:

Kim is full of something. If she didn’t leak the tape then who did, her twin sister. Now think, she don’t have a twin. She is jealous because their little girl want and have a relationship with her father. Kim just want Alec back. The news media made a big thing out of what Alec did but what about Kim when she was a drunk. Nobody not talking about that.

 
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On 29 Apr 2007, Laura wrote:

Alec Baldwin is exactly what I have always considered him to be—a verbal abuser, masquerading as Hollywood’s handsome “politically correct” leading man. As a victim of verbal and other abuse, I can easily spot an abuser—and I spotted him a very long time ago. He has a big ego and a serious anger problem. He has a seiging inferno inside, which is why he lashes out. If he says that to his daughter, think how he must’ve treated his wife. Of course, Kim (the mother) MUST protect the daughter…who else will? He is a good actor—but he doesn’t fool me!

 
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On 28 Apr 2007, Diane wrote:

It seems that the only person on Kim’s side doesn’t even have the nerve to sign their name. Post by “ANONYMOUS”
Gee KIM did you write in youself? Are you getting beat up in the public’s eye? How does it feel to make a mistake? Alec made one by calling his daughter a pig! You made a bigger one by telling the entire world about it!

 
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On 28 Apr 2007, Diane wrote:

Kim is the worst parent for leaking the tape for the whole world to hear. How could a mother do that to her daugher. Alec should be awarded his daugher. We all say things that we don’t mean but we don’t put it out there for the entire world to hear. She did a terrible thing to her daugher worst then Alec. Shame on you Kim.

 
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On 28 Apr 2007, Diane wrote:

She is the worst parent for leaking the tape for the whole world to hear. Who could a mother do that to her daugher.

 
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On 28 Apr 2007, Yvette wrote:

Oh please, get real. EVERY parent at one time (or more) has said and regret something that was said to a child. Welcome to parenthood. It is one of the unappealing components to being a mom or dad. As a single mom who would have given anything for her ex to want a relationship with his daughter, I am disgusted that any mother would keep her child from her dad. Bottom line though, the attorneys are making a fortune on the child’s misforturne. The legal system (and legal ethics) needs to change.

 
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On 24 Apr 2007, Shirley M. Schroeder wrote:

I THINK KIM IS GIVING ALEX A RAW, BAD DEAL. SHE HAS HIM OVER A BARREL AND SHE KNOW’S IT BUT ALEX IS GOING TO HAVE TO REMEMBER TO HOLD HIS TONGUE AND BUCKLE UP FOR HIS DAUGHTER’S SAKE.
THANK’S

 
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On 24 Apr 2007, Max wrote:

Get this Straight! Alec Baldwin is not violent, He is not Abusive.Iknow the man.REAPEAT—-I know the man. DO You? You are being duped by a sick woman who set him up—-Wake up and get a life—-This never had any place in the public realm. You don’t have a Rat’s A** concept of what you’re talking about. Wake up and realize Bassinger is an actrress, even if not a very good one! Perhaps if you’re so worried about children’s sensitive ears you should work at cleaning up the ‘dirty’ media instead of getting involved in peoples lives whom you don’t even know!!! Show me one instance of Violence involving Alec Baldwin. ONE—-

 
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On 24 Apr 2007, anne wrote:

That is true. Abuses always seem charming to the outside world. They hide their other side, their dark side so well from those outside the target for their abuse. This is how they can get away with it. It is behind closed doors that the truth can be heard. Alec’s door is now opened. If his child is lucky she will never be behind that closed door with her violent father again.

 
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On 24 Apr 2007, Anonymous 1 wrote:

Alec is clearly abusive we have heard it now. From the horse’s own mouth we hear it. I am shocked that anyone is okay with the clear evidence we now have about Alec’s abusive behavior. I Cannot Blame Kim for wanting to protect her daughter from the verbal abuse that Alec clearly is comfortable bestowing upon his young impressionable daughter. And the physical abuse Alec threatens to bostow upon his daughter. Enough time alone with that type of abuse with no buffer to protect her and she will grownup with a complex about her character and worth. (Calling a child a pig can you imagine).

Kim is fighting for her Childs life. Do you think a custody battle is easy? There is clearly a reason Kim has to struggle so hard and will keep doing so to keep her child safe. Alec proved it when he left that abusive massage on his 11 year old daughter’s cell phone. Her personal phone.

Alec trashes her mother in that tirade and trashed his daughter. There is no way his daughter should be around that abusive man. Yes, a “GOOD” father is important but an “ABUSIVE” father is the exception to the rule. Being around that type of abuse is more harm then good. Alec needs help for his anger and needs to stay away from his daughter including no phone calls! Lets hope the courts do the right thing and keep this little girl safe from her abusive father.

Lets save the child, not the Celebrity because he is a celebrity.

 
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On 24 Apr 2007, Max wrote:

Well, you have two choices, either Ms Basinger released the voice mail, or she had someone do it for her, most likely her daughter, who she is poisoning against her Father. I know Alec Baldwin, and he is a kind caring and considerate man. To think he would harm his daughter in any way is stupid beyond belief.Ms Basinger has obvious mental problems and would do well to seek professional help ie Psychiatrist, or Psychologist. Allowing her custody of her daughter is the real danger, she is mentally unstable, have a Proffessional unbiased, subject each to testing their psychlogical stability, and there is no doubt ho would be the victor.

 
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On 24 Apr 2007, CarolL wrote:

Who but Kim could have released that voicemail? She has been trying to smear Alec since day one of this custody mess. My parents divorced when I was 9. My mother NEVER said a bad word about my dad to me. She knew it was more important for me to have a good relationship with my dad - regardless of their bad relationship. Alec certainly needs to work on his anger - no question there. Both parents seem to need counseling for the sake of their daughter.

 
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On 24 Apr 2007, Anonymous wrote:

I would love for both Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger to finally move on with their separate lives instead of wasting their time and energy being at each other’s throats all the time, which, frankly, is getting really old after 6 years.
This is only my opinion.

 
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