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Alec Baldwin Opens Up About PTSD After Rust Shooting

12/23/2025

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Alec Baldwin (actor) discussed mental health struggles after the October 2021 Rust shooting in a podcast interview.
He said the incident and the ensuing legal battles, including involuntary manslaughter charges that were later dismissed, affected his well-being.
He described the emotional toll on his family, including his wife Hilaria and their children.
He was diagnosed with PTSD after the incident.

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Story summary

Alec Baldwin (actor) discussed mental health struggles after the October 2021 Rust shooting in a podcast interview.
He said the incident and the ensuing legal battles, including involuntary manslaughter charges that were later dismissed, affected his well-being.
He described the emotional toll on his family, including his wife Hilaria and their children.
He was diagnosed with PTSD after the incident.