The Baldwins are making their way to Hollywood as Hilaria Baldwin has been officially announced as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) Season 34. This exciting reveal on September 3 means that Hilaria, her husband Alec Baldwin, and their seven children—who previously starred in the TLC reality series The Baldwins—are preparing for a big move to Los Angeles. In an interview with USA TODAY, Hilaria expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "I'm bringing everybody. We just decided to do something crazy and that we'd all go to L.A."
Hilaria Baldwin, 41, will be taking to the dance floor without the cameras from The Baldwins reality show, as Season 2 of the series has not been renewed by TLC. However, fans can expect a flurry of dance-centric coverage with the new season's cast, which includes Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, former NBA point guard Baron Davis, former child star Corey Feldman, and reality TV personality Dylan Efron, the brother of actor Zac Efron. Other notable contestants include wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, TikTok dance influencer Alix Earle, and stars from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives—Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt.
Hilaria Baldwin has a rich background in dance, having been a ballroom dancer since childhood and even competing with New York University’s ballroom team. Her recent TikTok videos, featuring her husband Alec in light-hearted dance routines, sparked speculation about her involvement in DWTS. "Alec is working on his dance moves," Hilaria laughed, emphasizing the fun and spontaneity that led to her casting. She believes that her social media presence caught the attention of ABC producers, stating, "It's a kind of mystical journey that got me here. I was just having fun." After years of her husband urging her to reach out to the show, she finally took the plunge, despite her initial reservations about her advanced ballroom skills. "I didn't know if I belonged in this space," Baldwin admitted.
As Hilaria prepares for DWTS, she faces several hurdles. Despite her extensive dance background, she acknowledges gaps in her Latin-heavy training and the lingering effects of a serious hip injury that halted her dance career 16 years ago. "I closed the door on that part of my life," she reflected. "I started focusing on yoga, met Alec, and we started having kids. My body is different now." Additionally, she will need to connect with DWTS voters, especially given the public scrutiny the family has faced due to Alec Baldwin's involvement in the tragic 2021 Rust set incident, which has impacted their public image significantly. Although Alec's recent involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed last summer, the couple is keen on moving forward positively.
Hilaria Baldwin is determined to embrace this new chapter on DWTS as an opportunity for her family. "You collect the good and the bad in life along the way," she said. "We're all looking forward." Rather than focusing on proving critics wrong, she aims to be present and enjoy the experience. "Everybody these days has their critics, whether they're in the spotlight or not," Baldwin shared. "I've learned in my 40s that if you go through life trying to prove things to people, then you're missing the point."
As the DWTS Season 34 premiere approaches, fans are eager to see how Hilaria Baldwin will fare in the competition alongside her professional partner, Gleb Savchenko. With a strong cast and the Baldwin family's undeniable charm, this season promises to be an unforgettable journey filled with dance, drama, and family bonding.
