Hilaria Baldwin Shares Heartbreaking News of Dog Dama’s Passing
The Baldwin family is grieving the loss of their cherished dog, Dama, as Hilaria Baldwin shared in an announcement.
“Rest in peace, dear Dama 💔. You filled our lives with so much happiness… you were the dog that snuggled on my pregnant belly 😭🩷,” she wrote, accompanying a collection of heartwarming photos of their dog, posted on Instagram on Saturday, September 27. “You lived a fulfilling and joyful life. I can picture you running through fields and indulging in all the cookies you desire. We are heartbroken but thankful to have had you in our lives ✨.”
The initial photo in the collection showcased Hilaria’s husband, Alec Baldwin, alongside Dama and another pet. Additional images depicted Dama resting on Hilaria’s shoulder or nestled in her arm.
This news comes as Hilaria, 41, faces the challenges of participating in the 34th season of Dancing With the Stars. In an exclusive conversation with Us Weekly on Tuesday, September 23, she revealed that “it’s tough” to juggle the competition while managing her bustling home life. (Hilaria and Alec, 67, are parents to 7 children: Carmen, Rafael, Leonardo, Romeo, Eduardo, Maria, and Ilaria.)
“One of my friends is here. I have my two nannies helping me, which is fantastic,” Hilaria explained to Us about how she balances everything with support from family and friends. “[My husband] Alec [Baldwin] is off filming a movie, so he’s in and out, but I have an amazing community here.”
Having assistance, whether paid or not, doesn’t imply she isn’t actively involved as a mom. In fact, Hilaria shared that she was awake with her 7-year-old at 1 a.m. due to a nightmare — just hours before scoring 21 out of 30 on Tuesday’s One-Hit Wonders Night.
“It’s show day, but I still have to go into the room and comfort him,” she told Us. “We’re managing it all, but ultimately, I’m mom first.”
Although maintaining this balance is challenging, Hilaria expressed her hope that her children are inspired by her dedication and the joy she experiences from being on the show.
“I believe it serves as a great example for them to understand that they can pursue their dreams,” she said. “I’m glad they witness my happiness. It’s been a tough few years, and I think they need to see their mom joyfully engaged.”
Recently, Hilaria also received significant public support from her stepdaughter, Ireland Baldwin. On September 4, Ireland, 29, came to Hilaria’s defense amid criticism.
“I want to take a moment to discuss my stepmom @hilariabaldwin. If people truly knew her as I do, they’d be quite surprised,” Ireland wrote on Instagram. She highlighted that despite some online opinions, she wasn’t “playing nice to secure my inheritance.”
“Come on, people. I see the comments. I’m not obtaining an inheritance. I have 7 siblings 😂,” she quipped.
“These thoughts have lingered with me since I last visited her on the East Coast. Hilaria has experienced a more intricate and chaotic upbringing than she reveals, which may be why we connect in certain ways?” Ireland continued. “She didn’t always feel safe and recognized. At times, her loyalty may be excessive. She is unique and entirely quirky (in a delightful way), but she has saved my dad’s life. She transformed his health and has shown him the kindness and forgiveness he needed.”
Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
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