Hilaria Baldwin reveals near-divorce from Alec Baldwin in memoir

In her upcoming memoir 'Manual Not Included,' Hilaria Baldwin reveals she nearly ended her marriage to Alec Baldwin during a particularly tumultuous period surrounding the birth of their second child, Rafael, in 2015. Hilaria describes feeling 'disrespected' and 'fuming' as Alec prioritized work—even responding to emails while she was in labor—and immediately returned to work after their son’s birth. Their inability to compromise led Hilaria to take off her wedding rings, signaling she was ready to walk away. Despite these challenges, the couple chose to work through their problems, later renewing their vows and welcoming five more children. The memoir also touches on their public controversies and how they navigated the aftermath of the 'Rust' shooting, including Alec’s eventual legal vindication. The Baldwins' journey of marital ups and downs is further documented in their recent reality show.