Ireland Baldwin

{{Infobox model

| name = Ireland Baldwin

| image = Ireland Baldwin for True Religion.png

| caption = Baldwin in 2016

| birth_name = Ireland Eliesse Baldwin

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|10|23}}

| birth_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S.

| other_names = Ireland Basinger Baldwin

| alma_mater = New York Film Academy

| occupation = {{hlist|Model}}

| years_active = 2013–present

| partner =

| spouse =

| children = 1

| parents = Alec Baldwin
Kim Basinger

| relatives = Baldwin family

| height = {{height|ft=6|in=2}}{{cite news |last1=Lawrence |first1=Vanessa |title=Meet Ireland Baldwin, Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger's 17-Year-Old Daughter |url=https://www.wmagazine.com/story/ireland-baldwin-it-girl |access-date=2 December 2024 |work=W Magazine |date=1 May 2013 |language=en}}

| agency = Monster Management (Milan)
Premier Model Management (London)
Modelwerk (Hamburg)
DT Model Management (Los Angeles){{cite web |url=https://models.com/models/ireland-basinger-baldwin |website=models.com |title=Ireland Basinger Baldwin - Model Profile - Photos & latest news |access-date=November 26, 2023}}

}}

Ireland Eliesse Baldwin (born October 23, 1995),{{cite magazine|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,299400,00.html|title=Monitor|date=November 3, 1995|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=January 2, 2015|quote=Birth: An 8-pound 3-ounce girl, Ireland Eliesse, to Alec Baldwin, 37, and Kim Basinger, 41, on Oct. 23 in L.A.|archive-date=January 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102020934/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,299400,00.html|url-status=dead}} also known as Ireland Basinger Baldwin, is an American fashion model. Baldwin started modeling and acting in 2013 and appeared in the film Grudge Match and in editorials for magazines such as Grazia.{{Cite web|url=https://www.yutsai.com/ireland-baldwin-grazia-2|title=Ireland Baldwin: Grazia|website=Yu Tsai|language=en-US|access-date=January 20, 2020}}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Baldwin is also a vocal advocate for animal rights and posed for PETA 24 years after her mother, Kim Basinger, did.

Early life

Baldwin was born in Los Angeles to actors Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. She is also the niece of actors Stephen, Daniel, and William Baldwin and cousin to model Hailey Bieber. Through her father’s second marriage, she has three younger half-sisters as well as four half-brothers.{{cite web|last=Webber|first=Stephanie|title=Alec Baldwin: Daughter Ireland Hasn't Met Her Baby Sister Carmen Gabriela 3 Weeks After Birth |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/alec-baldwin-daughter-ireland-hasnt-met-her-baby-sister-carmen-gabriela-3-weeks-after-birth-2013139|work=Us Weekly|access-date=February 26, 2014|date=September 13, 2013}}

At age 11 in 2007, she gained attention in the media after her father left her an angry voicemail message, which became publicized. He stated that she was "a rude, thoughtless little pig".{{Cite news | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6581411.stm |title=Baldwin apology over phone rant| work= BBC News | date= April 22, 2007}}

Career

Baldwin signed with IMG Models in March 2013.{{cite news|last=Krupnick|first=Ellie|title=Ireland Baldwin's Modeling Career Kicks Off With Agency Signings|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/10/ireland-baldwin-modeling-career_n_2847573.html|work=Huffington Post|access-date=January 2, 2014|date=March 10, 2013}} In April, she made her modeling debut in a swimwear editorial for the New York Post.{{cite web|title=Ireland Basinger-Baldwin Blasts Critics' Attacks on Weight, Parents|url=https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2013/04/ireland-baldwin-blasts-critics-attacks-on-weight-parents/ |work=ABC News|access-date=January 3, 2014|date=April 30, 2013}}{{cite news|title=Exclusive: Ireland Baldwin sizzles in spring bikinis|url=https://nypost.com/2013/04/04/exclusive-ireland-baldwin-sizzles-in-spring-bikinis/#1|access-date=January 3, 2014|newspaper=New York Post|date=April 4, 2013}} In May, Baldwin appeared in W Magazine{{'}}s It Trend, It Girl feature.{{cite journal|last=Lawrence|first=Vanessa|title=The Look:Shipshape The Girl:Ireland Baldwin|journal=W Magazine|date=May 2013|url=http://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/2013/05/ireland-baldwin-it-girl/|access-date=January 3, 2014|archive-date=January 3, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103133123/http://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/2013/05/ireland-baldwin-it-girl/|url-status=dead}} Baldwin was Vanity Fair{{'}}s It Girl in June, photographed by Patrick Demarchelier.{{cite journal|last=Smith|first=Krista|title=Baldwin and Beautiful|journal=Vanity Fair|date=June 2013|url=http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2013/06/ireland-baldwin-photos}} Her first magazine cover appearance was for Modern Luxury's second issue of Beach in July, appearing in a white bikini.{{cite news |url=https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2013/06/30/Ireland-Baldwin-lands-her-first-ever-magazine-cover/1591372636547/ |date=June 30, 2013 |last=Stanton |first=Kate |title=Ireland Baldwin lands her first-ever magazine cover |newspaper=United Press International |access-date=July 29, 2022}} Elle interviewed Baldwin in its September 2013 issue.{{cite journal|last=Stoeffel|first=Kay|title=Life according to Ireland Baldwin|journal=Elle|date=August 15, 2013|url=http://www.elle.com/life-love/personal-style/ireland-baldwin-fashion-shoot#slide-1|access-date=January 2, 2014}}{{cite news|last=Eby|first=Margaret|title=Ireland Baldwin opens up about modeling: 'I never really thought of myself as a pretty girl'|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/ireland-baldwin-thought-pretty-girl-article-1.1428858|access-date=January 2, 2014|newspaper=Daily News | location = New York City |date=August 16, 2012}} The editorial accompanying the interview was photographed by Thomas Whiteside and styled by Joe Zee.{{cite news|title=Ireland Baldwin's Elle Shoot Is A Gorgeous Reminder Of Who Her Mother Is (PHOTOS)|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/16/ireland-baldwin-elle-shoot_n_3766843.html|work=Huffington Post|access-date=January 2, 2014|first=Ellie|last=Krupnick|date=August 16, 2013}} She appeared in an editorial for DuJour magazine, photographed by Bruce Weber.{{cite journal|title=Ireland Basinger Baldwin Experiences the Luck of the Irish|journal=DuJour|issue=Winter 2013|url=http://dujour.com/gallery/ireland-basinger-baldwin-bruce-weber-photos/36797|access-date=January 3, 2014|archive-date=January 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121102040/https://dujour.com/gallery/ireland-basinger-baldwin-bruce-weber-photos/36797/|url-status=dead}} Baldwin made her acting debut in the film Grudge Match, playing a younger version of Kim Basinger's character, Sally.{{cite web|last=Warner|first=Kara|title='Grudge Match' Surprise: Ireland Baldwin's Acting Debut|url=https://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-news/grudge-match-surprise-ireland-baldwin-acting-debut-003208396.html|work=Yahoo!|access-date=January 3, 2014|date=December 30, 2013}}

In 2014, Baldwin began studying at the New York Film Academy, mainly cinematography and acting.{{Cite web|url=http://www.genlux.com/ireland-baldwin-interview-by-stephen-christopher|title=ireland baldwin interview by stephen christopher|website=GENLUX|language=en-US|access-date=July 24, 2019}} She attended the 86th Academy Awards alongside Nancy O'Dell and Joe Zee as media correspondents for Entertainment Tonight.{{Citation|publisher=Entertainment Tonight|work=YouTube|title=Ireland Baldwin's Oscar Selfie Diary|date=March 3, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JExZIxNj7s|access-date=March 6, 2019}}

In April 2015, Baldwin resigned from IMG after a stint in rehab.{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}} She signed with DT Model Management in June 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/669213/ireland-baldwin-has-not-quit-modeling-signs-with-new-agency|title=Ireland Baldwin Has Not Quit Modeling, Signs With New Agency|date=June 22, 2015|website=E! Online|access-date=March 19, 2019}}

In 2017, Baldwin appeared in campaigns for True Religion Jeans and Guess. In May, she appeared on the covers of Elle Bulgaria, L'Officiel Ukraine, and Marie Claire Mexico.{{cite web |url=https://www.designscene.net/2017/05/ireland-baldwin-elle-bulgaria.html |title=Ireland Baldwin is the Cover Girl of ELLE Bulgaria May 2017 Issue |date=May 2, 2017 |website=DScene |access-date=July 29, 2022}}{{cite magazine |url=https://marieclaire.com.mx/ |title=Cover |magazine=Marie Claire |edition=Mexico |date=May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502032037/https://marieclaire.com.mx/ |archive-date=May 2, 2017 |access-date=July 29, 2022}} Baldwin appeared in the film Campus Caller as the main character, Macey Duncan.

In 2018, she posed nude for a PETA "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" anti-fur ad campaign, 24 years after her mother did the same.Colleen Kratofil, "Ireland Baldwin Poses Nude for Peta 24 Years After Mom Kim Basinger Stripped Down to Protest Fur," [http://people.com/style/ireland-baldwin-poses-nude-for-peta/ People], February 28, 2018. The promotional video for the piece featured Baldwin stating that she has a "no fur" policy in her contract.{{Citation|last=PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)|title=The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree: Ireland Basinger-Baldwin Goes Naked for PETA|date=February 28, 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmi0PQnIVHQ|access-date=March 19, 2019}} In September, Baldwin appeared on the cover of Grazia, shot by Yu Tsai.

In 2019, Baldwin was hired to DJ alongside Caroline D'Amore for the Norah restaurant's 3rd anniversary. She said she was "Definitely not a full time DJ".{{Cite web|url=https://fashionweekdaily.com/norah-third-anniversary-west-hollywood-party/|title=Everyone Came Out To Toast Norah's Third Anniversary in West Hollywood|date=March 29, 2019|website=Daily Front Row|language=en-US|access-date=March 31, 2019}} In September, Baldwin was hired to DJ at Smile Train's annual Pool Party charity event.{{Cite web|url=https://www.looktothestars.org/news/19299-smile-trains-annual-pool-party-hosted-by-karrueche-tran-with-beats-by-ireland-baldwin|title=Smile Train's Annual Pool Party Hosted by Karrueche Tran with Beats By Ireland Baldwin|date=September 20, 2019|website=Look to the Stars|language=en|access-date=January 20, 2020}} She also appeared in the Comedy Central Roast of her father Alec, doing an unannounced routine.{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/09/16/ireland-baldwins-roast-dad-alec-baldwin-was-even-more-brutal-tv/|title=Ireland Baldwin's roast of dad Alec Baldwin was even more brutal on TV|date=16 September 2019|first=Emily|last=Yahr |newspaper=Washington Post|language=en-US|access-date=30 September 2019}}

Personal life

In 2014, Baldwin was in a relationship with rapper Angel Haze.Cavan Sieczkowski (June 27, 2014). [https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/27/angel-haze-ireland-baldwin_n_5537001.html "Angel Haze On Relationship With Ireland Baldwin: ‘We F**k And Friends Don’t F**k'"]. HuffPost. In 2015, Haze devoted her track "Candlxs" to Baldwin; the cover art depicting Baldwin and Haze was painted by Haze. Several months later Baldwin ended the relationship before checking herself into Malibu's Soba Recovery Center for "emotional trauma".{{Cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/news/162747_ireland_baldwin_in_rehab_for_stress_and_anxiety|title=Ireland Baldwin's Rehab Stay: The Real Reason Behind Her Decision|website=Entertainment Tonight|date=April 14, 2015 |language=en-US|access-date=March 19, 2019}}

In 2018, she began dating musician Corey Harper.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a22773976/hailey-baldwin-ireland-baldwin-instagram-comment/|title=Hailey Baldwin's Cousin Just Made Her Dad So Uncomfortable On Instagram|last=Greenberg|first=Isabel|date=August 20, 2018|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|language=en-US|access-date=March 7, 2019}}

In 2019, Baldwin revealed in an Instagram story about the Human Life Protection Act that she was a victim of sexual assault. In the story, she said that she is a survivor and that "one day [she] will reveal the true story". She also revealed that at the time, she began to rely on substances, resulting in what she characterized as "sabotaging" her career.{{Cite web|last=Baldwin|first=Ireland|title=Ireland Baldwin reveals assault|date=May 18, 2019|url=http://archive.org/details/1021225A20F84E74B7B82C6D2540020A|publisher=Internet Archive|access-date=September 16, 2019}} In 2022, she expanded on that story on TikTok, saying she was raped as a teenager while she was unconscious.{{cite web |last1=Truffaut-Wong |first1=Olivia |title=Ireland Baldwin Opens Up About Her Abortion |url=https://www.thecut.com/2022/06/ireland-baldwin-shared-her-abortion-story-on-tiktok.html |website=The Cut |access-date=28 June 2022 |language=en-us |date=27 June 2022}} She also wrote that she had an abortion in response to an unrelated incident, "because I know exactly what it felt like to be born to two people who hated each other".

In late December 2022, Baldwin announced on Instagram that she and musician RAC were expecting their first child together.{{cite magazine|last=Andaloro|first=Angela|title= Pregnant Ireland Baldwin Says She 'Can't Breathe', Poses with Boyfriend RAC in Latest Bump Update|url=https://people.com/parents/pregnant-ireland-baldwin-cant-breathe-bump-update-photo/|magazine=People|date=March 6, 2023|access-date=March 22, 2023}}

On May 18, 2023, Baldwin gave birth to their daughter.{{Cite news |last=Andaloro |first=Angela |date=May 18, 2023 |title=Ireland Baldwin and Boyfriend RAC Welcome First Baby, Daughter Holland — See the Photo! |work=People |url=https://people.com/parents/ireland-baldwin-boyfriend-rac-welcome-baby-girl-holland/ |access-date=May 28, 2023}}