Stephen Baldwin, father of model Hailey Bieber, has drawn concern from fans following a recent TikTok post in which he is seen crying while listening to Christian music. The 60-year-old actor, who has previously spoken about leaving Hollywood for his faith, posted the video on Thursday.
In the clip, Baldwin, wearing a black baseball cap backward, had tears in his eyes as Clara Woods's song "This Is the Air I Breathe" played. He captioned the video, "So blessed. So blessed. So blessed. He is the air I breathe #Hallelujah," and wished his 401,000 followers a "great day."
Fans quickly reacted to the video, with many expressing unease. "Terrifying per usual. Thank you, Stephen," one user commented. Another wrote, "Hailey, girl, come collect your father... he's freaking us out." Similar sentiments were shared across social media platforms, with comments including "Well hallelujah but you're scaring me, dude," and "This is scary."
Discussions on Reddit also touched on the video, with some users speculating about Baldwin's mental state. One comment suggested it "Feels like a [mental breakdown] with a lil christianity mixed in," while another noted the "odd combo of nostril-quivering weeping while listening to Christian Music + the uncanny stare straight into the lens."
Some fans drew parallels between Baldwin's behavior and his past experiences in Hollywood. "This poor man has seen some horrific things in his life!!! I hope he finds peace in Jesus!!!" one commenter wrote.
Baldwin recently spoke to People magazine about his spiritual journey and his decision to step away from the entertainment industry. He described being fascinated by "Jesus and the Holy Spirit" and felt he was at a career crossroads after his 1995 role in "The Usual Suspects." He stated that he "probably could have pointed myself in the direction of becoming a big star" but that it was not his path. Baldwin, whose brothers are also actors, highlighted milestones such as getting sober in 1989, marrying his wife Kennya in 1990, and experiencing a spiritual awakening as a born-again Christian in 2001.