David Duchovny Dubs Alec Baldwin a 'Biblical Figure' for Having a Baby and Grandchild in the Same Year

Mar. 15, 2025

Alec Baldwin (left); David Duchovny.Photo:Daniele Venturelli/Getty; Lionel Hahn/Getty

Daniele Venturelli/Getty; Lionel Hahn/Getty

Alec Baldwinis embracing a new moniker.

As a guest on the Monday, Dec. 16 episode ofDavid Duchovny’s podcastFail Better, theX-Filesstar, 64, asked Alec, 66, about his life at home as a dad to eight children — daughtersIlaria Catalina Irena, 2,María Lucía Victoria, 3,Carmen Gabriela, 11, and sonsEduardo “Edu” Pao Lucas, 4.Romeo Alejandro David, 6,Leonardo Ángel Charles, 7, andRafael Thomas, 9, with wifeHilaria Baldwin, as well asIreland Baldwin, 29, with ex-wifeKim Basinger.

While he’s a dad to eight, the actor clarified that there’s only “seven at home,” because, “my oldest daughter, Ireland, lives on the Pacific Northwest.”

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Actor Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria Baldwin with their children.Sonia Moskowitz/Getty

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“You’re like a biblical figure,” Duchovny told Alec of his unique experience of becoming a dad and grandad in the same year. For his part, the ‘30 Rock’ alum embraced the title with pride.

“I’m gonna take that from you — I’m gonna say Duchovny said it best,” he exclaimed. “I’m a biblical character. I’m gonna quote you, man. I love that. That’s perfect.”

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Hilaria Baldwin and Alec Baldwin’s family.Hilaria Baldwin/Instagram

Hilaria Baldwin/Instagram

In November, Hilaria, 40,shared a text conversationbetween herself and one of her seven kids on her Instagram Stories, showing off the comedic laziness of her child. “Mom I want water,” the exchange began.

Hilaria hilariously replied, “I made you feet and legs. It was hard. Use them.”

Over the screenshot of her texts, the mom of seven wrote, “My child from the other room…”

source: people.com