June 3, 2008

Baldwin's Book Bash of Basinger

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Actor Alec Baldwin is literally throwing the book at ex-wife Kim Basinger in his new no-holds-barred diary of their bitter divorce and custody battle. Now Baldwin is giving "Extra" the inside scoop on the bombshell tell-all.

"I feel like I have an obligation to do it, after the way I was treated," Alec tells "Extra." The "30 Rock" star is lashing out at the family court system, which he blames for his custody battle over daughter Ireland. "Many, many men who get pulled into the family law system in this country... they really get beat up pretty bad."

The NY Daily News reported at this weekend's L.A. Book Expo, where Baldwin read excerpts from his book -- including scathing passages about Kim, who he says "gets a nearly sexual satisfaction from being in a room of high-priced lawyers."

The book, "A Promise to Ourselves: Fatherhood, Divorce, and Family Law" hits the shelves on September 23.


NEXT: An 'Extra' Shot at Love

 

Cathy is right on the mark. This is a contest over which parent will win a custody battle. The poor child caught in the middle and used as a pawn as in so many of these custody cases. The mature parents do not do this to their children (in the middle) but rather handle their mess like adults keeping the children out and being consistent with each other as parents for the children’s sake and well being. After all custody is about the best interests of the child, not the parents or in this case the father going public airing his mess and creating more of a mess


- sarah
Posted 06/14/09 09:14 AM
 

There are men in this world who have the need to CONTROL women. It is my guess that Baldwin is one of these men.
His book proves that he can’t let go.
He wants to continue to harrass his ex-wife, and this was simply one way to do so. Baldwin seems to be arrogant, controlling, and the type of liberal who would take condoms to a ‘take back the night’ rally. He’d have to pay ME to read his screed.


- Madeline
Posted 10/10/08 07:53 AM
 

I don”t see Kim writing a book bashing Irelands father seems you are the one trying to do parental Alienation. All we hear about is your fathers rights, and you have never takenany respondability for your actions, What about childrens rights to stay out of the public,you just keep it going, Seek Help.


- Cher
Posted 09/24/08 11:10 PM
 

My ex is the same way… Why is so hard for an ex-wife to support the noncustodial father - daughter relationship. It is shameless and unconscionable to offer anything less than full support and encourage communication and love from the child’s father. Shame on her and all women who use their children as pawns. There will be a special place in hell reserved for all the needless anguish they have caused.


- BeatDown Dad
Posted 06/25/08 07:06 PM
 

I can not believe YU are still trying to get some custody rights for your daughter. If I was YU I would have giving  after all this time. It is very clear that the childs mother does not want YU in your childs life or YU would not still be fighting in court over her. I also think it is the court system fault also because as a father YU deserve the right to be in your childs life. There are lots of fathers who do not care and would not try at all and I think YU deseve credit for that even after everything that has happened.


- sharice
Posted 06/19/08 09:27 PM
 

I can not believe YU are still trying to get some custody rights for your daughter. If I was YU I would have giving  after all this time. It is very clear that the childs mother does not want YU in your childs life or YU would not still be fighting in court over her. I also think it is the court system fault also because as a father YU deserve the right to be in your childs life. There are lots of fathers who do not care and would not try at all and I think YU deseve credit for that even after everything that has happened.


- sharice
Posted 06/19/08 09:18 PM
 

I can not believe YU are still trying to get some custody rights for your daughter. If I was YU I would have giving  after all this time. It is very clear that the childs mother does not want YU in your childs life or YU would not still be fighting in court over her. I also think it is the court system fault also because as a father YU deserve the right to be in your childs life. There are lots of fathers who do not care and would not try at all and I think YU deseve credit for that even after everything that has happened.


- sharice
Posted 06/19/08 09:18 PM
 

ALEX BALWIN YOU ARE A CONTROLLING ABUSIVE JERK!…YOU WERE WRONG,,,, SO GIVE IT UP. THE TAPE SAYS IT ALL.


- Anonymous
Posted 06/19/08 05:07 PM
 

he’s cool …I know many people on ” __Tallmeet.com___ “talk about him..I saw him just have some talk with his fans on that site..u should join in..


- rula123
Posted 06/03/08 08:38 PM
 

Hopefully, this new lowball move (do the boys know any other kind?)will FINALLY put to rest any doubts Ireland may have about her parents’ divorce. He’s an obvious misogynist; he can’t even keep it shut for his daughter’s sake.


- Anonymous
Posted 06/03/08 08:12 PM
 

Shame on you Extra
He’s a shameless jerk with no class. I just won’t be able to tune into your program any longer. “Farewell”


- Deb Tischendorf
Posted 06/03/08 03:47 PM
 

Shame on You Extra.
He’s a shameless jerk with no class.
I just can’t bring myself to tune into your show any longer.


- Deb Tischendorf
Posted 06/03/08 03:45 PM
 

I hope you all can see that this is a family of abusive mean men!!! It is so sad to see a program promote their attacks. We are trying to stop the violence against women and children and you are encouraging the abusers to brag about it on T.V. SHAME ON YOU


- Karen Louise Paulsen
Posted 06/03/08 01:45 PM
 

boohoo! cry me a river Alec!!!! You just caused more harm to your daughter!


- karen
Posted 06/03/08 12:09 PM
 

I hope both Alec and Kim have put aside a considerable fund set aside to pay for all the therapy their daughter will require. I can’t even imagine the pain they are both causing this little girl by all the public thrashing they are doing to each other….and this has gone on for years. Grow up, both of you! Your daughter’s health—physical, mental, spiritual, etc.—is your key responsibility at parents, and you are causing her serious damage by your immaturity.


- Cathy
Posted 06/03/08 10:01 AM
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