Alec and Stephen Baldwin were seen together publicly for the first time since their Range Rover was involved in a car crash in The Hamptons last October. The incident occurred when Alec Baldwin was driving his wife Hilaria's vehicle with his brother Stephen as a passenger. The SUV struck a tree, causing significant damage to the vehicle.
Reunion at Paisan Con
The brothers were photographed together on Saturday at 2026 Paisan Con, an event held at the APA Hotel in Woodbridge, New Jersey, which celebrates Italian arts, culture, food, and community. Stephen Baldwin was recognized as an 'honorary Paisan' at the convention.
The Hamptons Accident
According to a statement from East Hampton Town Police Department Chief Michael D. Sarlo, the accident took place around 12:01 p.m. on Monday, October 13th, on State Route 27, Pantigo Road near Cross Highway. The vehicle involved was a white 2023 Range Rover operated by Alec Baldwin, with Stephen Baldwin as the passenger. Police determined that the SUV struck a tree on the eastbound shoulder of the roadway while avoiding the turning action of a 2020 Mack commercial truck registered to National Waste Services.
No injuries were reported, and no summons were issued. The contributing factors were identified as a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and slippery, wet road conditions. In a video shared after the incident, Alec Baldwin described the crash, stating that he swerved to avoid a garbage truck, which he characterized as being as large as a 'whale,' after another vehicle allegedly cut him off. This forced him to swerve and collide with a tree. The owner of the garbage truck, however, stated that the truck's driver was not at fault.
Hilaria Baldwin later shared a TikTok video that humorously depicted parallel parking, and she also posted a video clarifying that both Alec and Stephen were unharmed.
The Baldwin Brothers
Alec Baldwin, 68, and Stephen Baldwin, 60, are part of a prominent acting family that also includes brothers Daniel and William Baldwin. Stephen is also known as the father of model Hailey Bieber, who married singer Justin Bieber in 2018.
Stephen Baldwin gained recognition for his roles in films such as 'The Usual Suspects' (1995), 'Bio-Dome' (1996), and 'The Flintstones In Viva Rock Vegas' (2000).
Past Legal Issues
This incident also brings to mind previous legal challenges involving Alec Baldwin. In October 2021, while filming the Western movie 'Rust' in New Mexico, Baldwin was holding a prop revolver that discharged, resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. Baldwin faced a charge of involuntary manslaughter, which was ultimately dismissed by a judge. The armorer on set, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was convicted of the same charge and sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Baldwin subsequently filed a civil lawsuit in January 2025, accusing Santa Fe District Attorney's office personnel of malicious prosecution and civil rights violations. He alleged that the prosecution withheld evidence and did not disclose information about live ammunition that was discovered separately. The case against Baldwin was dismissed after this evidence was revealed. However, a judge later dismissed Baldwin's malicious prosecution lawsuit, citing a lack of progress on the case. Baldwin's legal team stated this dismissal was a 'non-event' and that they intended to refile if settlement discussions were unsuccessful.