Alec Baldwin has recently candidly recounted a light-hearted incident involving a white lie he told his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, during a live recording of his podcast, Here’s the Thing. The conversation, held on 26 February 2025, revealed Baldwin’s fondness for the Beatles, which inspired him to sneak away under a false pretext.
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The actor, 67, shared with his audience that rather than attending to chores in their home cinema, he had actually escaped to indulge in watching the highly acclaimed documentary series, The Beatles: Get Back. This three-part series centres on the band’s preparation for their first live performance in two years, and Baldwin found himself enamoured with its content.
Describing the scene, he recounted how, while making his way to the basement of their Amagansett residence, Hilaria would challenge him with questions. “Where are you going?” she would ask, to which Baldwin would respond, “I’m going to go down and clean the screening room.” However, once he reached the space, he promptly abandoned any thoughts of tidying up, settling in instead to enjoy the documentary uninterrupted.
“I put on Get Back. I watched it in an hour and a half,” Baldwin revealed, returning upstairs to find Hilaria commenting, “It must be very clean now,” unaware of his transgression. This playful disclosure offered a glimpse into the couple’s domestic life, marked by shared humour and a love for cinema.
The Baldwin family residence is noteworthy, boasting features such as five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a library, all encased within an expansive 11,000-square-foot home, which has its own dedicated home theatre. The property located in New York’s Hamptons has attracted attention not only for its grandeur but also for its role in the couple’s family dynamics, which they have shared in media interviews over the years.
In a conversation with The New York Times in August 2025, Hilaria, 42, spoke about the significance of their home, stating it had been a ‘safe space’ for Alec long before they met. “This was Alec’s safe space for a long time before he met me,” she noted, shedding light on how the couple has navigated their relationship while merging their lives in the house.
Fans of the couple may recall that their property was featured in the TLC reality series The Baldwins, offering viewers insights into the family’s life as they nurture their eight children. The couple’s home environment was occasionally marked by playful clashes of personality and differing tastes, as illustrated by a humorous anecdote regarding their pantry. Hilaria once took it upon herself to clear out expired items, leading Alec to exclaim, “That was the beginning of the whole thermonuclear reaction of you taking over the house.”
More recently, Hilaria revealed their contemplation of moving away from the Hamptons, sharing their considerations with Gurus magazine. “We don’t want to raise our kids in the Hamptons anymore. We’re considering L.A. It’s all about fresh energy — a reset,” she expressed, hinting at potential changes in their family life.
As for their Amagansett abode, it is currently on the market for nearly £20 million, with the listing managed by Scott Bradley of Saunders & Associates. Only a few months prior, the property was listed at £21 million, underscoring the couple’s intention to sell the home that has been fundamental to their family life.
Ultimately, Baldwin’s anecdote about sneaking away to watch The Beatles documentary not only highlighted his affection for the iconic band but also offered an endearing snapshot of his marriage. With shared laughter and a unique sense of partnership, the couple continues to navigate the joys and challenges of family life, while also contemplating their next chapter together.