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- Alec Baldwin sparks outrage as he complains $16 million NYC penthouse feels ‘too small’ (themirror.com)
Alec Baldwin’s recent comments about his 6,086-square-foot Manhattan penthouse being “too small” have drawn considerable criticism online. In the premiere episode of his new reality series, The Baldwins, the actor apologized to the camera crew for the cramped quarters, citing the need to accommodate his wife, Hilaria, their seven children, four cats, four dogs, and two nannies.
While the apartment, valued at $16 million, is undoubtedly spacious, Baldwin’s remarks struck a nerve with many viewers struggling with affordable housing and rising living costs. Social media platforms, particularly Reddit, saw a surge of negative reactions.
Critics pointed out the extravagance of a 6,000+ square foot apartment in New York City, especially considering the family also owns a Hamptons estate and a Vermont farm. Some questioned the decision to have such a large family if space was a concern, while others criticized the Baldwins for appearing out of touch with the financial realities of many Americans.
The show, seemingly intended to improve the couple’s public image, appears to have backfired. Viewers have slammed the Baldwins’ display of their lavish lifestyle as tone-deaf, particularly in light of economic hardships faced by many, including job losses and high inflation.