Alec Baldwin and his brother Stephen Baldwin are safe after being involved in a serious car accident in New York state on Monday. The 67-year-old actor revealed the details on Instagram, saying that the accident happened as the brothers were driving home from a Hamptons Film Festival event in Hilaria Baldwin’s white Range Rover.
A scary moment after the film festival
In an Instagram post shared on October 14, 2025, Alec Baldwin explained that the accident occurred when a “whale-shaped garbage truck” suddenly appeared in front of them. “To avoid hitting her, I turned and ran straight into a tree,” he said in the video. “I hit a big, thick tree and wrecked my wife’s car – but we’re both OK.”
The actor thanked the East Hampton Police Department for its quick response. She assured fans that neither she nor Stephen were hurt, adding, “It could have been a lot worse.”
The news was later verified by Stephen Baldwin’s rep at Entertainment Weekly, who said, “He is fine and is grateful that no one was injured. He appreciates the concern and can confirm that both he and Alec are safe and well.”
Proud of Hilaria despite the accident
Even with everything going on, Alec still found time to praise his wife Hilaria Baldwin for her recent performance on Dancing with the Stars. “My wife’s car is badly damaged,” he admitted, “but I’m still very proud of her and I love her more than anything.”
Hilaria recently competed on season 34 of DWTS before being eliminated. Alec also made a surprise appearance during rehearsals, jokingly asking to “cut in” – to dance not with Hilaria, but with his professional partner Gleb Savchenko.
For now, Alec shared that he’s just grateful that everyone walked away without any injuries. The actor joked that although the Range Rover was damaged, it was a small price to pay to keep everyone safe. “We’re fine,” he reassured fans. “Just one hell of a day.”
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FAQ:
Was Alec Baldwin injured in the accident?
No, Alec Baldwin confirmed that neither he nor his brother Stephen were injured in the accident.
What was the cause of the car accident?
Alec said he swerved to avoid the “whale-sized garbage truck”, causing him to lose control and hit a tree.
Whose car was Alec driving during the accident?
He was driving his wife Hilaria Baldwin’s white Range Rover at the time of the incident.