Sophia Michaels
Hilaria Baldwin often faces criticism online, prompting her stepdaughter Ireland Baldwin to defend her at times. Critics primarily target Hilaria for not addressing misunderstandings regarding her background, which some believe affects her public image.
In 2020, Hilaria became the focus of a media controversy when it was discovered that she is not of Spanish descent, despite previous claims. Many noted that she did not correct Latina magazine when they included her in their best-dressed list of Latina celebrities and that she had appeared on the cover of Hola! magazine. Bethenny Frankel criticized Hilaria for her ambiguous statements about her heritage, implying that Hilaria was not being fully honest.
Hilaria later responded through an Instagram video, clarifying that although she spent much time in Spain during her childhood, she does not identify as Spanish. She explained that her name is simply the Spanish version of her real name. Regarding a moment when she forgot the English word for cucumber during a cooking show, she attributed it to being bilingual and predominantly speaking Spanish at that time. However, skepticism about her explanations remains among her critics.
Continued Accent Usage Draws Criticism
Despite the backlash, Hilaria Baldwin maintains her Spanish accent, which continues to generate criticism. In 2023, Megyn Kelly made light of her accent during a podcast discussion after Hilaria appeared in a viral video asking paparazzi to stop following her family.
Addressing her fluctuating accent, Hilaria explained during an Instagram video that she tends to mix languages when feeling anxious or upset. She also mentioned that switching between languages often makes her feel insecure but is something she hopes to overcome in the future.
It’s clear Hilaria’s situational changes in accent, especially during moments captured on video, are noteworthy. From her emotional appeals to the paparazzi to cooking segments where she has difficulties with English words, these instances are often fodder for her detractors, who seem unlikely to change their opinions any time soon.
