Alec Baldwin Interview Analysis | Is Baldwin Blame-Shifting, Irresponsible, or a Victim?

[@bethtrautmann6901]

The person whom I have the most sympathy for is the son who will never see his mother again or feel his mother's warmth. You don't see him giving interviews on TV crying about his emotional pain ; but we all know that he will have to carry this pain for the rest of his life because of the carelessness of some adults.

[@gabrielamartiniuc6322]

He didn’t speak for 2 days 🥲

[@jaimep3432]

His son doesn't have to prove his innocence. Genius

[@Catlady-mw4en]

Yeah, the son is the biggest victim. But it’s also true that Baldwin does need to address accusations. Hopefully the person in charge of the guns has been criminally charged for their negligence.

[@arthurdirindinjr1792]

My guess is Alec Baldwin's people have been in secretive contact with the deceased husband saying keep your family's mouths shut stay completely out of the news and off social media and you will be paid millions. Tragically in TODAYS world and especially in the entertainment industry most people would gladly forgive the killing of a loved one in exchange for enough money to live like kings for the remainder of thier lives. I'm Supremely confident that at least half of today's people if given a that either Baldwin gos to jail for 50 years and you get nothing or he gos free and you get $30 million Baldwin would walk.

[@leahvogelsimpson]

It's so sad, that poor little boy. Being an only child of a single mother I've always felt so much empathy for those who grew up without a mother or lost theirs at a young age. 💔

[@JCPJCPJCP]

A columnist in the New York Post wondered if Baldwin would have been more careful if the script had required him to point the gun at himself.

[@jhoughjr1]

Probably not. DO you check at the hospital everything they inject you with? Its basic safety to know what you are ingesting. Or is it some other persons jo to ensure that in that scenario?

[@anticom6099]

@@jhoughjr1 considering that Baldwin was also the producer and responsible for everything that happens on set, he should’ve also been the person doing that check.

[@rachelsmename6]

Wow, what a concept lol

[@rachelsmename6]

MODESTO CALI I understood that the scene did involve a gun, but not shooting it.

[@eadweard.]

Firmly answering such a question requires either prejudice or mind reading. Might be more revealing to reflect on what the journalist hoped for when posing it.

[@RockyDaTherapist]

I recently watched some footage of Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry training for John Wick and I know it had a much bigger budget but they spent months in tactical training learning how to safely use firearms and Halle even spent time becoming one of the trainers for the dogs so they could safely respond to her. Time and planning really make a big difference when it comes to safety on set.

[@kelseymariel2127]

@@usernameisusername He has zero hubris. He’s better than everyone else. In his mind.

[@susanjohnson9795]

@@kelseymariel2127 I think that was sarcastic. Not stated as a fact.

[@danitempest]

@@susanjohnson9795 I think, before we go around killing people, we had better make damn sure! of our evidence. Und...

[@jondrew55]

I would like to be Halle’s attack dog

[@RockyDaTherapist]

@@jondrew55 😂

[@coletteHawk]

It's astonishing to me that there was even any ammunition on or anywhere near a movie set where prop guns (real or fake) are being used. To me that's just incredibly irresponsible.

[@Itdontmatter69]

Someone planned it.

[@burgermind802]

@ I love my cat it was you!

[@pikiwiki]

yeah. this is true. that's the person who's name hasn't been mentioned, I think

[@jameseverett4976]

You'd think that would be the big question, the big issue here, but no - it's anything/everything BUT "How was there a live round in a theater gun."

[@60sGirl123]

My theory is that Dave Halls deliberately put a live round in the gun , lied about it, and passed it to AB. Events like this have happened in the past on sets with Dave Halls. No one died in the past. I think Dave Halls did it for kicks, kind of like how kids throw rocks at cars from an overpass. I would love the focus to shift off of AB into this topic, but I guess it wouldn’t get any public traffic. It’s very hard to stop the torches and pitchforks mob.

[@vernongrant3596]

Why didn't Baldwin just own it. "It's a terrible tragedy ,I'm totally devastated and I will do everything I can for the family." Nothing more needed to be said.

[@PHlophe]

own that he meant to murder someone ? y'all are weird. fr fr.

[@lunarvision]

Because his career would over for at least five years. Reputation was already in the lows.

[@john_m3619]

@@PHlophe owned that be was acting reckless and caused a death, a gun should be treated as loaded all the time

[@profilenamehello]

@@john_m3619 That is not how filmmaking works. The actor has no responsibility for the gun. There are a TON of checks in place to make sure the actor never handles a loaded weapon.

[@jamesdragonforce]

Try having your shit together enough to say something coherent like that when you’re an emotional wreck after an incident like that.

[@killer3000ad]

The actor who discharged the gun that killed Brandon Lee continued to feel guilty for years later even though it wasn't his fault. For Alec to say he doesn't feel any guilt says alot about his character.

[@Blueivy2345]

Or he is doing it to protect himself in the public eye as not guilty

[@ThePolishProdigy]

Yepp

[@stevendaleschmitt]

Pointing a real gun means taking full responsibility for the consequence. Guns are very well made and efficient for their purpose. Actors are playing.

[@zacharysherry2910]

Honestly it might sound absolute but Alec is either a complete idiot or a murderer. For either of those things he should either know that the only thing that matters are "cause and effect" or he should feel guilty for being a callous murderer. Either path requires self-blame.

[@teresev1435]

@@Blueivy2345I agree with you. I don’t think he’s a psychopath. Alec will feel guilty and responsible for her death for the rest of her life. He may be kind of a d*ck, but I don’t see him as without empathy.

[@jerseyjay813]

It blows my mind that he said he doesn't feel guilty. Whether or not he pulled the trigger, his actions resulted in someone dying. How can you NOT feel guilty about that?

[@debbiemurphy2512]

Because it wasn’t his fault

[@jimreilly917]

Whether or not he pulled the trigger?! The pistol he used was single shot. Once on firing position the hammer will not contact the round UNLESS THE TRIGGER IS PULLED. One of many shady things AB has said.

[@RootBeerGMT]

He’s a liberal--they never feel guilty

[@michaelmirraandmarc]

Because he is a cold, callous, whiny, spoiled brat person who does not care about anyone or anything but himself.

[@saint5203]

He's a narcissist. That's how.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

I worked for a week as a runner/driver on an indy film in S.France with Demi Moore and Alec Baldwin. I and another driver had to be near them at all times and drive them to and from lunch and their hotel in Nice, a 40 min drive. Baldwin was a scary guy. Something cold and dark about him. Nothing behind his eyes. He was aggressive and rude to the crew and came over as an ego maniac, like we were all lucky to be in his presence. He was constantly talking down to the director on set in front of everyone. I’ve driven a lot of actors, celebs, producer/directors around but he’s the only one who I had a totally negative experience with from the get go. Demi Moore was pretty cool…

[@draakoss1492]

khona bse7 ki tkhezez ? hmmm

[@rullmourn1142]

You can't stop a narcissist from being a narcissist, it always shows through.

[@2148aa]

So you finally agree with my truth. God is on the other line wanting my opinion about some poor soul getting into heaven.

[@nea1691]

However, Karma is a B

[@markhooker8520]

You're speaking about Trump no doubt.

[@berkeliumk]

@@markhooker8520 I didn't know trump was at the movie set

[@causticgrip8329]

@@markhooker8520 Watch Baldwin's celebrity roast. The part where his daughter is roasting him.

[@whynot2644]

If anyone has watched Baldwin through the years in interviews.... he is clearly a full blown Naricisst.

[@CastledarkDweller27]

but it doesnt matter if hes a bloody nanny goat. professional people were PAID to look after the weapons and hand the nanny goat an empty gun so the nanny goat could pretend to shoot someone for a movie. not nanny goats fault someone got killed.

[@hurkamur1]

Regardless, he is also a victim when it comes to this tragedy. There were two people who didn't do their job, and are directly responsible. Baldwin isn't one of them.

[@Magicme79]

This is not how personality disorders are diagnosed -.-

[@j.frankparnell3087]

@@CastledarkDweller27 As the ultimate handler of the weapon, he had a responsibility to check its safety as well. I wonder if he would have checked it if the scene had called for him to put the gun to his head and pull the trigger?

[@HB-gy8cb]

@@j.frankparnell3087 He didn't pull the trigger.

[@dehoedisc7247]

The scary part of this tragedy, to me, is that Baldwin is more concerned with how his career will be affected, than with the FACT that a human being was Terminated, accidentally, by a Projectile that he was "involved with".

[@erinschmidt8633]

Denial is strong in this one

[@LisaAnn777]

I know now why you cry, but it's something I can never do.

[@amberkelly3187]

It’s not one or he can feel both things at once. It’s one thing to feel devastated privately while believing yourself innocent of of a crime. If I were in his place I would be devastated, guilt ridden and never able to look at the victim’s family but I wouldn’t think it was my fault. It’s not the job of an actor. He obviously doesn’t want to go to prison for something he thinks he’s innocent of. There should have been no rounds in the gun so even being told to aim to camera as he was should not have been an issue. He never intended harm and if his gun was prepared like the armorer should have done he could never have hurt anyone. I’m sure his lawyers are telling him that admitting any feelings of guilt will be used to hold him liable. I’m not a Alec B fan. It’s just my opinion based on the interviews with police and the roles o those in the movie business. Producer can be a vanity title. The other lead actor was offered the credit and declined.

[@michelleayres5608]

Put your book on Audible. Read it with YOUR voice. Don't let somebody else read it for you. ❤

[@thereal4113]

Great idea!!!. Dr. Grande reading his own book would be my evening cup of cocoa. His voice is so soothing.

[@bellyfulochelly4222]

Yes, absolutely!!! Glad you said this

[@astridjaye6224]

Wise

[@janeoconor5718]

Great idea!

[@tlalcua]

I noticed he “cried” over things related to him, his career etc. although not a single tear fell 👀 When he described the moment the gun went off, not a single emotion was displayed either. Not even a respectful pause as he visualized it. He’s definitely more concerned about what people are saying about him and his future career, or lack there of, then taking ownership. If the Oxford’s student’s parents were charged in the shooting because they played an active role, then so should Baldwin. He was not just an actor “innocently holding a weapon” but he’s also the producer. He actively participated throughout too and should be charged. The only reason he hasn’t been is because of his status and privilege. Great analysis Dr. Grande!!💯

[@Juliemarie311]

I couldn't have worded this any better. This is EXACTLY how I view it. Perfect explanation!

[@Moodboard39]

You wouldn't cry either lol 😹😹 feel bad ? Eh maybe . Cry your career might be over and don't take blame ? Yes lol of course he going to worry about his career more than anyone else !!!

[@Moodboard39]

People judge because they not in that situation! Y'all need stfu

[@whoever6458]

It's interesting that he would supposedly feel no guilt when people who have had to shoot people for justifiable reasons sometimes feel guilt for the rest of their lives. If he really doesn't feel guilt, he has worse problems then having accidentally shot and killed someone.

[@louiscypher4186]

People feel guilt over surviving 9/11. Most people want to help in anyway they can, so when someone dies they usually feel some sense of guilt and responsibility even if there was nothing they could have done to change the outcome. Dude sounded unhinged.

[@Usernamesdontmatter1]

He also has spoken out against people who shot in self defence. Wonder how he "feels about ending a life."

[@blackkittens.]

Most people who accidentally kill someone feel terrible and it causes extreme PTSD in some cases eg. Train drivers who have had people throw themselves on train tracks to suicide. Generally the aftercare of these train drivers is taken extremely seriously because of the extreme trauma experienced 'as guilt'. Its not human to be involved in an accident that results in death and not feel a form of guilt. Baldwin must equate 'feeling' guilty with 'being' guilty so that's why he says he feels no guilt whatsoever. Totally proves he's a self preserving narcissist. They don't understand basic stuff.

[@kenthalpin1657]

very yrue

[@jtmt55]

BBB in

[@julietteyork6293]

I was stunned when he gave this interview. Like Prince Andrew, who gave an interview to defend rape charges by one of Epstein’s victims, he ended up digging an even bigger hole for himself. In both cases there’s a grandiosity that suggests they’re above the rules and laws, which is why they gave interviews the average person would have sensibly turned down.

[@littleboots9800]

She didn't accuse Prince Andrew of rape.

[@elizabethgrogan8553]

@Juliette York The age of consent in the UK is 16. She was older than that.

[@poetcomic1]

The woman armorer for the production failed at HER job which is very focused and vital to the safety and effectiveness of the film. I never cared for Baldwin's grandiosity but SOMEONE LEFT THAT GUN LYING AROUND WITH A LIVE BULLET IN IT.

[@jeffmoncalieri7491]

@@poetcomic1 And these are all the same liberals who want to strip us of our 2nd Amendment rights for "safety" reasons. LOL Nope. Not going to happen.

[@karenax254]

@@elizabethgrogan8553. In the uk 16 and in the USA it was 17 in that state

[@bachthe1st557]

I hope that the kid grows up and has a good life No Child should lose their mother.

[@jeromedenis4754]

Baldwin should be liable for all expenses to her family for the rest of his life and after it's over too.

[@bachthe1st557]

@@jeromedenis4754 yep

[@shannonbriggs100]

That’s the saddest part, in my opinion. It’s hard losing your parents as an adult... I couldn’t imagine how the poor kid feels right now.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

The boy should grow up knowing AB killed his mother under circumstances AB was completely responsible for. 🎬

[@Desi365]

@@shannonbriggs100 He's ok right now. It's later in life that it kicks in.

[@Richard_Straker]

Interesting that he apparently allowed himself to be ushered away immediately after the incident and didn’t learn the consequences until 45 minutes later. Why would he not just run straight over to her?

[@criticRN]

Good point. Isn’t that what most ppl would do?

[@tlalcua]

Riight? His connections made no sense. The gun goes off “unexpectedly,” she hits the floor and you think she just fainted while a guy is screaming behind her. You can’t make the connection that they were shot in less than 5 seconds until 45 minutes later? Was there no blood either? If that was his friend why wouldn’t he rush over to see if she’s okay? He really thinks we’re gonna believe that? 🙄

[@JavierPwns]

I’m not gonna harp on this I think he’s somewhat guilty of negligence when handling the firearm but if I just accidentally shot someone I might shutdown in a state of shock

[@Saffron-sugar]

Baldwin is a Hollywood diva. He thinks a great deal of himself. He is clearly spoiled. He would not think to learn how to double check to see if a prop was loaded....neither would I. I would now, but I wouldn't have before. This does not mean that he wanted to hurt anyone, and that is the point.

[@jennifergirling6850]

He said it was 30 to 40 mins to take her body away but he wasn't sure. He said he didn't know she had been shot till he arrived at the police station 45mins after the shooting!

[@sharonrigs7999]

The only way this interview could have made Alec look any worse would be if he insisted that he couldn't sweat

[@slashshat8035]

that is a damn good one

[@illwitness]

“I don’t sweat when I shoot and kill people.” -Alec Baldwin

[@carlcjjohnson8694]

Ah see what you mean( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@eriklarson9137]

Yes.

[@nudibranch1379]

Brilliant!

[@LK-bz9sk]

Regardless of how much a person knows something was not their fault, it's human nature to have feelings of guilt in a situation like this.

[@wesolowskimatt]

Exactly

[@AyitaIam]

Yes! My friend committed suicide many years ago and I still feel guilt 4 it to this day.

[@Juliemarie311]

I was STUNNED when he said he felt no guilt.

[@williambennett7033]

Which he does not

[@jimreilly917]

Except this was Baldwin fault. You hold the firearm, you are responsible for it. And where it’s pointed. And what is fired from it. And what is hit.

[@synthiamcbride7194]

Over the Thanksgiving holidays, I spoke with my nephew who produces movies which involve lots of gun usage. He said that several rules of protocol were broken on the Rust set including allowing live ammunition on the set that was used for target practice in down times; leaving weapons unattended/not locked up by the armorer when not being used in a scene; the armorer not being on set while a weapon was being handled by anybody, including an actor; the weapon not being checked and shown to the actor that it was safe right before being handed to the actor; and pointing the gun at a person.

[@foxwyrick1]

That's what I've always been taught, never point a gun at someone! Gun safety 101.

[@hurkamur1]

There should never be live ammunition on a movie set full stop.

[@markkulyas2418]

When a scene calls for an actor to point the gun at the camera how is that done without pointing the gun at the person running the camera???? Guns are pointed at actresses and actors all the time in movies, so yes you never point a loaded or unloaded gun at a person but filming a movie Is different isn't it?? That's why an arrmoror is there to check the gun first.

[@Faber0k]

Your nephew had many great points. Alec has to get some kind of wrongful death by negligence charge or something. I'm no lawyer but I cant see him getting off completely.

[@michellepernula872]

@@markkulyas2418 Exactly....and ALL those that target practiced using live ammo then passing it off could be framing Alex...as they were disgruntled over not having better hotel rooms..or who knows...someone wanted to get even with her for some reason so there could be way more to this event than meets the eye...I learned in Psychology 101. Alex trusted people perhaps he shouldn't have, and paid them to make sure, to ensure it WAS safe. Now they can claim they aren't sure, don't know, don't recall because it was planned, no one knows...but perhaps they DO and should have since it WAS used with live ammo. A prudent person would've handed it back EMPTY. Prudent people wouldn't bring LIVE ammo to a film set let alone aim it at anything. How do we know she didn't have an affair, or husband did, or someone on set was jealous, or hated her, or hit on her and she rejected, or wanted revenge or wanted to make an example using Alex for political purposes? Perhaps they KNEW he'd aim where he did and not at the cameraman. Things aren't always what they seem... lol How many times had that scene been shot, discussed, positions known? NONE of us know any of that but investigation will uncover.

[@ICTPerformance268]

He’s his own worst enemy. Just couldn’t keep his mouth shut. Irresistible impulse to be faultless.

[@Pixx4you]

The jurors at his trial are going to see a procession of video clips of these statements he insists on making. Nails in his coffin.

[@kalinsimovski5081]

Everything he said is exactly what a lawyer would want. I'm pretty sure the interview went pretty well for him.

[@see4ward]

Sociopath, couldn't help himself... and five more minutes of milking his fame before he's flushed down the toilet - where he should have been before the big screen.

[@niznikb]

@@kalinsimovski5081 Any lawyer worth his salt would tell him to keep his mouth shut until all legal action against him has been exhausted. This interview can only harm his case, not help him. Everything he said will be meticulously analyzed and used against him by the prosecution/plaintiff's legal team if (when) his case goes to trial. It's easy to see that the interview was heavily edited - ABC News wouldn't air anything that's obviously likely to harm a big liberal figure (but the views is what they ultimately care about the most). However, there surely is some stuff that made it to the final cut which may be a bonus for whoever decides to sue/charge AB and/or other people involved. I'd be surprised if his lawyers did not strongly advise him against giving this interview and not get a headache when he (being the huge egomaniac he is) decided to do it anyway.

[@kalinsimovski5081]

@@niznikb they probably did advise him to not do it, you're right. Like he said tho - he feels like he can't wait for the legal process to finish before he addressed what he calls "misconceptions". So he went to a Very friendly interview, where even the music painted him as sympathetic, where he told a story which was 100% ok-ed by lawyers. If your client doesn't want to shut the fuck up, this is probably your best bet. And now in the midst of this backlash against him, there is a sad melodramatic tale of a man who cries about the "tragic accident". I think it will work on quite a few ppl.

[@audreymuzingo933]

One thing everyone has to understand is how much civil litigation affects our culture. Doctors and hospitals explicitly DO NOT apologize to patients or even express sadness for them after negligently harming them, and the reason for that is that it can be construed as a confession of responsibility and therefore proof that the patient deserves compensation. I'm guessing Baldwin's lawyer(s) pleaded with him not to even do this interview, but probably realized they couldn't stop him, and advised him to AT LEAST refrain from expressing any feelings of guilt, even if he does really have them. But yeah, he just shouldn't have done the interview at all.

[@jeffdough244]

Someone who understands context and sub-context correctly,you should be a lawyer (or detective)if you aren't already one.

[@cl5470]

Even just apologizing after a fender bender can be seen as legally taking blame.

[@Salem-yy5wn]

@Over It oh geez be quiet

[@audreymuzingo933]

​@Over It That's what's called a deathbed confession. Not the same as taking responsibility WHEN he did the wrongs (and when he could have been sued).

[@audreymuzingo933]

​@@jeffdough244 Biologist. My aunt is the lawyer, and she's like a big sister to me but our training causes some big tension occasionally. They're careers that have a lot in common, share a partial lexicon ("evidence" "investigation" "findings" etc.) but the difference is that lawyers need only convince a dozen laypersons, so drama and bullsh'ing can go a long way. She gets SO MAD when I keep asking her for more than the tidy 'closing statement' she wants to make about things, LOL!

[@sirbaronvoncount4147]

Baldwin has shown a genuine lack of remorse in this incident. He is quick to remind us who the real victim is and it’s not the motherless children it’s him. I’m not sure he is capable of real remorse and I don’t expect much “justice”. Don’t forget only “right wing lunatics” learn about guns not elite left wing social justice warriors like Baldwin.

[@anastasiabeaverhausen2996]

Alec Baldwin was raised by an expert marksman who coached his high school rifle team for 28 years. It’s in Alec’s autobiography. 🙄

[@sirbaronvoncount4147]

@@anastasiabeaverhausen2996 most of Hollywood, all of the non tribe members, have military parents. In the music industry as well. “Weird Scenes inside the Canyon” by Dave McGowan details this. There are military connections with the artists and a “secret” military base in Laurel Canyon that produced many government films. Jared Leto lives there now. Interesting stuff

[@ahsokaventriss3268]

I dunno, man, I’m a leftist-by global standards, not US standards- and I own several guns. I go to the range at least twice a week, and I’ve hunted (bow and bullet) since grade school. Lastly, I’ll leave you with a quote: “Under no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered; any attempt to disarm the worker should be frustrated, by force if necessary.” -Karl Marx

[@EllenD-p2q]

Old westerns have gun fights galore. It's crazy how much pointing and shooting is going on in so many movies. Thousands, if not millions of shots. Hannah is an incompetent dope.

[@steveroach2959]

There are a number of credible KZbin videos by gun experts showing that the single-action revolver used by Baldwin-both the 19th century original and the modern replicas-have a design that prevents the hammer from falling on the cylinder when partially or fully cocked, unless the trigger is pulled. Unless the particular gun used by Baldwin was damaged or modified, it didn’t happen as he described.

[@albertofernandez2490]

Yes, I have seen three such videos and I'm convinced he propably held the trigger. And what? The whole point of criminal responsibility is that it must be probable that your action can cause given effect. And he haven't loaded the gun with live ammunition.

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

Had he fully cocked the hammer of the revolver it would not have released. Had he pulled the cocked hammer back and effected a slow release the gun would not likely have discharged. If the hammer is released before being fully cocked, it might spring back to the chamber and the gun will discharge like pulling the trigger. The safety measure to prevent a partially cocked hammer from releasing like that might not have been on that revolver. That noted, it seems kind of obvious by the changing and aligning witness stories that the gun did not discharge on its own the way Alec Baldwin described. He fired it, horribly plain and simple.

[@tb7771]

You are correct. I own one in .357 and can attest to how they function.

[@albertofernandez2490]

@@user-mv9tt4st9k this is not how guilt in criminal sense works. in a civil court, maybe.

[@danjohnson6870]

I’m wondering if it is modified now after his interview so it covers his ass

[@witchofthewildwoods3496]

Any normal compassionate person would feel a sense of guilt over their involvement whether they were at fault or not. Alec Baldwin claims to feel no guilt at all. The interview convinced me that he’s not only a poor actor but a self-absorbed human being.

[@mamesmck5236]

I think the connotations of guilt are that you are liable. It's a legal term after all. I would be incredibly surprised if he doesn't actually feel guilt, but won't say he does for fear of it being used against him in this, or any further cases. It's a colossal mistake, and hopefully this will push some much needed change in the film industry, disgraceful that a person had to lose their life for the public at large to find out how lax it is.

[@racharina]

Oh commm'on lol, you are clueless

[@racharina]

@@mamesmck5236 100% finally a smart comment

[@BetaBuxDelux]

@@mamesmck5236 I think he’s high in narcissistic or psychopathic traits. I don’t think he feels much (if any) guilt at all. He has a history of treating flight attendants and others poorly. I’m not saying he’s guilty/not guilty. I just suspect he doesn’t feel much guilt.

[@jhoughjr1]

but he actually has no guilt. it was the armorers job

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

Love listening to Dr Grande for going to sleep, gets me so relaxed. Sometimes I get chased by Dr Grande with an axe saying just a reminder I'm not trying to murder anyone only speculating in a situation like this. Love from Ireland.

[@Pearl-bx9wr]

I listen to his posts before I go to bed. Once to get educated and the second time to help me relax. His voice is calm and soothing. ❤️

[@talk2s5061X]

Me too 🤓

[@Channelsettings1]

Haha, creative comment!

[@gertrudewest4535]

I love his voice too. I would fall asleep but his content is too interesting

[@Mauteaches]

Brilliant! Love this channel AND the subscribers' witty comments! THIS one? Hilarious! 🤣😂

[@jennthecatmom]

I’m honestly so grossed out by these people defending Alec, if Alec Baldwin was the one killed by some nameless crew member they’d be calling for her head. Celebrity lovers are such sad people.

[@AyitaIam]

They r very insecure people who truly idolize these pieces of sheisse

[@zzghost8593]

It's better to be behind him then in front lmao

[@bfinera]

Yep

[@admiralofcuteness]

You're jumping the gun to assume that everyone who's defending Baldwin is a fan of his. Some people think about these situations in the abstract. By the way, excellent pun, @zzghost.

[@tarawalsh-arpaia3928]

He did nothing legal or in fact that makes him either liable or culpable.

[@STR82DVD]

Alex Baldwin's interview was as ill advised as Prince Randy Andy's interview. Bloody acutely accurate critique as expected. Thanks Doc.

[@BL-hw4mn]

GREAT comparison there. Why these celebrities get so big for their britches that they won’t even listen to their own lawyers and handlers is beyond me.

[@STR82DVD]

@@BL-hw4mn Not just celebrities - people in general often do things that are against their own interests which is the oddest thing about humans.

[@STR82DVD]

@@LukeMcGuireoides 😂 Agreed actually. I still go back now, in utter fascination, to watch Randy Andy's performance piece.👍

[@MatuzaMortgages]

Bingo!

[@gaiaiulia]

Exactly what I was thinking too. Both car crash interviews.

[@dramatriangle]

"The person who is holding a gun is the one responsible for it." Exactly.

[@jhoughjr1]

LOL nope. The person who was legally contracted to ensure the safety of the guns is who is responsible for it.

[@JD83000]

@@jhoughjr1 exactly, I think the Dr is wrong on this one.

[@micahbinns2740]

@@JD83000 I havent watched it, but he is somewhat responsible. They say it'd the actors job as well to know.

[@Noneofyourbizzzz]

@@jhoughjr1 boooom. I don't know who the actor is. I heard of him, but I can't name a single movie of his. Regardless, he's the *talent* there's a reason why they hire and pay armors in movie sets! They literally yelled; cold gun, when they pass it to him!

[@jabba820]

Clearly that quote is for a different context when an intentional gun murder has occurred. Stop shitting on baldwin purely bc u dont like his politics

[@wigglebolt4079]

His “apology” was more self indulgent than even a sad you tubers. When he started crying saying “I used to love making movies” I had to turn it off 🤮 He really did spend most of the time talking about himself

[@bzmama9893]

Well ya, it’s Alec Baldwin. Uber narcissist.

[@grimacemcdonald1]

Fazekay savethekidsesque

[@dalehoward3704]

Why did he point the weapon at Hutchins??? It makes no sense!!! It makes no sense that she said point the gun at her!!!

[@bzmama9893]

@@dalehoward3704 oddly, it’s as if he’s shifting blame onto her while telling us that he’s not a victim. Narcissism at its finest.

[@pinkposey8134]

Behavior analyses panel thinks he had peppermint oil to garner tears.

[@thekiltedveteran]

Wow. A year later and you were right on the nose, Doctor. You're good at what you do!

[@Casinogirl56]

I can't imagine his attorney was real happy he did this interview...he certainly didn't make himself look better. Thanks for your take on it.

[@js5787]

I thought the same thing. I can't imagine what possessed him to do that. He should have just kept quiet until his day in court. He will be a challenge for any atty. he hires. Take care, and have a Happy Holiday!

[@bzmama9893]

Narcissism is why he did this interview.

[@bdawg2513]

@@bzmama9893bingo! His narcissism surfaces quite apparently through out this interview

[@Skabanis]

Actually he sounded so over coached almost robotic…the fake acting was obvious and he tried to deflect big time.

[@Casinogirl56]

@@js5787 you as well!

[@danielle228512]

I watched the interview. To be honest, I wanted to believe that he was truly remorseful and taking full accountability for what happened, whether he meant to or not. But every time he cried he looked straight at the interviewer. The whole thing seemed like a pity-party for Alec.

[@MikaMitenaLives]

It’s not Alec anymore🙄 Like his wife isnt from Spain anymore 🤣

[@vinijohnson4695]

Acting is what he does best.

[@5954ldydi]

Yeah, I got a sick feeling each time Alec cried on cue. For an actor with his years of experience I would have thought his crying would have been much more believable.

[@b.r2715]

Facts, he came off as an arrogant POS!

[@b.r2715]

@@MikaMitenaLives good point Mika!

[@Big_Tex]

Baldwin: “I’m not a victim.” Everybody: “No one says you’re a victim.” Baldwin: “You know, I’m the real victim here.”

[@thereal4113]

Because the world should revolve around Baldwin.

[@caulkins69]

@@crazyclown2650 Whataboutism combined with Trump Derangement Syndrome.

[@lunarvision]

@@crazyclown2650 Step away from whoever’s computer you’re using.

[@Big_Tex]

Lol Trump’s living rent-free in that sucker’s head

[@clootscalhoun9481]

Hahahahaha. This is a hilarious comment

[@ninahedrick9317]

Alec’s father was an expert marksman who taught gun safety. Hard to believe he knew nothing about guns

[@TheBerkeleyBeauty]

I’ve been married to a computer expert/software engineer for close to 30 years, and I still don’t know how to get the volume on my phone to go up sometimes.

[@betinablueyes]

Alec Baldwins father was a Highschool Teacher and a Football Coach. Where do you get such misinformation?!

[@Falconlibrary]

Alec's wife was from Spain until she wasn't. The Baldwins tell a lot of stories about themselves. Who knows if they're true.

[@betinablueyes]

@@Falconlibrary Alecs wife has never said she was from Spain. Her family has always visited there. Her Grandfather worked in So America and spoke fluent Spanish, he expected his children and grandchildren to learn it with fluency , they have . It's to everyone's benefit to be at least bilingual for College, and it has helped Hillaria have a very good income teaching Yoga to Hispanic speaking people.

[@roberthooper8883]

what a liar you are... his father was a teacher and coach??!! Besides- it is not in question if he "knew how to use guns" - the armor/prop master was supposed to make CERTAIN that there were no live rounds, and then the assistant producer was supposed to INSPECT the gun (which he claims he did) and make sure it was safe, and THEN he handed it to Baldwin and proclaimed "COLD GUN". I do not like Baldwin AT ALL (in fact I kinda hate him lol) but there was no reason for him to believe this was any different than the dozens of other times that the "professionals" handed him gun props that were inspected and then called "cold gun" and he went on to make a movie with no problems. Maybe you should actually WATCH the video and explanation here and THEN comment...

[@allisonrogers1409]

It's truly impressive how Dr. Grande can churn his videos out, timely and in such quality ! He must work really hard and it shows.

[@brendaneedle9941]

Allison, amen to that. Dr. Grande is a true professional and very compassionate. Dr. Grande really knows his stuff and ppl. really see how dedicated he is to his profession.

[@trippymchippy8586]

I stand behind Alec. It's safer than standing in front of him.

[@kristinfrostlazerbeams]

Brilliant comment, maybe too soon but I thought it was funny. 🤭

[@gaiaiulia]

Lol! Spot on.

[@spa-peggymeatballs4861]

No, that’s scowling Hillary’s job.

[@moniqueloomis9772]

🤔😂

[@djosephine]

Lol! I feel bad for laughing but sooo funny

[@EricDodsonLectures]

It's all about weaseling out of personal responsibility, and trying to pin it on someone else. He needs to man-up.

[@EricDodsonLectures]

@@LukeMcGuireoides ... George Clooney seems to have an opinion that's the exact opposite of yours. But maybe you have more experience with acting in Hollywood movies than he does.

[@joelmelissam]

I think I’d feel responsible if I’d been the person with the weapon in my hands. Whether it was my ‘fault’ or not. I’d never get past that guilt and heartbreak. To have played any role would have broken me. I literally don’t watch violent movies or games. We’re too “comfortable” with carnage.

[@MsMadmax1]

As someone who has been around firearms my whole life, I know that safety should be the first priority. There should have been firearms experts on set, the actors should all had to take a firearms safety course to make sure every single person on set was aware how to safely use a firearm. No prop gun should have been used by anyone there to shoot live ammo at anything. Guns are not toys. They should have learned how deadly they can be from what happened on other films sets like The Crow with Brandon Lee. While I believe that Baldwin pulled the trigger, it was negligent of whoever was in charge not to have cast and crew take a firearms safety course. It should be mandatory on all sets where firearms are present.

[@sarashults1843]

I’ve never liked Alec and this interview just confirmed my feelings about him! He’s a narcissist and a baby…damn, you’re not the victim here Alec 🤨

[@goodoldschool898]

He really is a basket case. Remember his phone call to his 15 year old kid?

[@ROSE_reddy]

He sorta is a victim also.

[@Michelle-oc4ty]

@@ROSE_reddy I totally agree. It's truly sad for all parties.

[@mikebyrne9739]

He played himself in the movie The Edge .

[@FeScully]

And he mad at people when they found out his wife was faking her heritage and accent?

[@LisaMitchellGD]

Alec was more emotional talking about how he used to love making movies and meeting Anthony Hopkins and Meryl Streep than he was talking about Halyna Hutchins dying

[@MzClementine]

I don't know why anyone isn't bringing up the tweet that she made a few days ago before she died. Claiming how much information her husband had on Hillary Clinton and could put all of Hollywood away and most of DC.

[@jenniferc8332]

Thats because he is scared and this was all self serving. People who display narcissistic tendencies show emotion mostly when it concerns consequences to themselves, and not much when others are experiencing loss or pain, especially if it is as a result of their actions. They always minimize their role project contempt for the poor actions or intelligence of others.

[@ValleyMermaid]

Seriously! It was disgusting!

[@LisaMitchellGD]

@@ValleyMermaid It really was! It definitely shows his narcissistic personality. I couldn't believe they showed movie clips of him and indulged him like that...it's not about his career it's about the tragedy that took the life of Halyna Hutchins. I don't think for one second that he meant for that to happen , he believed it was a "cold gun " ,but for him to portray himself as a victim (while making it a point to tell the Interviewer he's not a victim) is insane

[@LisaMitchellGD]

@@jenniferc8332 Definitely. I have way less sympathy for him after seeing that disastrous self serving interview he did

[@punkypinko2965]

When I first heard the news, my first reaction was to feel sorry for Baldwin. It was an accident. Then I learned more about what happened and saw his interview. Now I see him as absolutely guilty of man slaughter. He pointed the gun, she died. That's all there is to it. Anyone who picks up a gun is responsible for it's safety. Saying things like "I didn't know it was loaded" and "I didn't point it at her" and "I didn't pull the trigger" only make him MORE responsible. He's flat on denying any responsibility, which means, he's a dangerous person and should be held accountable. Anyone who can't take responsibility shouldn't be free in society.

[@johnbull1568]

This is part of the problem, people viewing it from a position that has nothing to do with law. From the facts we do know, he is absolutely guilty of involuntary manslaughter at the very least, and I would be saying the same if it was my favourite actor that did this.

[@60sGirl123]

I think Dave Halls put a live round in there deliberately.

[@michaeldeleted]

Even though Baldwin is one of my favorite actors, I have to agree he should be charged with manslaughter.

[@anthonyc2781]

@@michaeldeleted Shut up with that even though talk

[@anthonyc2781]

@@michaeldeleted Shut up with that even though talk

[@1313MockingBird_Lane]

Why isn't anyone talking about the Armorer? They did for a few days after the tragedy, but now it's gone silent on her responsibility? That doesn't sit well with me. Ultimately it was that departments responsibility, not saying he couldn't have done a triple check, but that's what they're on set to do, right?

[@justinatest9456]

As the Producer and the most powerful and wealthy person on the set, he is responsible for everything on that set, including the Armorer. Everything is pointing to a complete lack of safety on set, from several crew members leaving set over safety concerns that morning, to the prop gun being used for real target practice an hour before the shooting. Baldwin had full control of his set, and this was how he ran it.

[@hwoods-kg1jf]

I heard that in the “off time” the armorer “shot beer cans” and was known to drink heavily. This could have been a huge factor as to why there was actual bullets in the gun. They both should be charged!

[@KisDraga]

She is being investigated too, the entire production is.. multiple lawsuits filed include armourer, assistant director, and multiple producers. The media is just focusing on Baldwin because he has the biggest name/ better known.

[@jhoughjr1]

What could he check though? take each bullet out and tell if its live how? Or not do someone else's job. The same way he doesn't run behind the camera for every scene its dumb to think he would or should check it.

[@lilolmecj]

@@jhoughjr1 no, it is basic gun safety. I am not very proficient, so when we go to the range my husband and I check the gun together before I take possession to shoot. There are basic gun safety rules that everyone who picks one up are expected to follow. It is not difficult to check a revolver, and it was reportedly given to him “cold” meaning no cartridges of any kind. He should have checked and sadly his life, and the family of the cinematographer are permanently altered for the worse.

[@janfranklin2114]

Having worked on a independent film with a low budget, I know all too well how industry standards can be disregarded. My feeling is that there are a number of people responsible for this tragic loss of life starting with Mr. Baldwin.

[@janbadinski7126]

I agree. It wasn't all Alec's fault. Sloppy handling of the firearm by several people is the problem, not just one person.

[@bryankennedy7123]

Amen. Been blown up many times on cheap films. TG I knew and trusted the armorer and never messed with modern firearms.

[@seaglasscolor]

Thank you for your insider’s view.

[@whoopsie890]

@@janbadinski7126 The more I here about how guns are usually handled on set I'm leaning more and more towards he did something negligent. George Clooney described the protocols he follows on set with firearms. He said everyone is responsible and he always checks. Why didn't Alec take the same precautions?

[@AprilReneeMusic]

It’s his fault for hiring someone who was negligent and the fact it is his movie; but it’s not his fault that someone actually died, that’s the person who failed to their job properly by making sure the guns were safe

[@teriwelshanscp3528]

Yes! I'm interested in this story, so happy you're talking about the interview. I think it's almost all acting, especially his crying.

[@zenawarrior7442]

Disagree. I study body language and seems genuine to me. Tough spot for him. Cries too much is "fake", not enough callous. We are all judging too quickly.

[@rachelsmename6]

I felt the same way. I couldn't see any tears that he was wiping away. And as Dr. Grande mentioned, it did seem like he was sort of blaming Halyna for where he aimed the gun. At the same time, I do think he feels bad about what happened (I feel it was a bad accident) but I believe he's trying real hard to convince everyone that he is innocent by using some of his acting skills to pour it on a little thicker.

[@zenawarrior7442]

@@rachelsmename6 His hand was there that's why. His nose was plugged...did anyone hear that? That's what happens when u cry folks. Come on...think...just because tears weren't streaming. Watch his facial expression too. THATS AS REAL AS IT GETS PEOPLE.

[@jeromedenis4754]

@@zenawarrior7442 Ha, you don't think he hired body language professionals? He's an actor, what do you think that actors don't talk with body language professionals, they are on hire! You don't know Hollywood Zena.

[@baishihua]

@@jeromedenis4754 you really think when someone ended another life by accident, they need to hire an expert to coach him to look disturbed? I mean I get all of you are in a celebrity spite phase and thinking them as subhuman right now but this is too far.

[@NOTHOTlanta]

Baldwin has a great acting history, and also a lengthy history of being an insufferable p.o.s. to the general public. This incident has certainly increased his haters exponentially, and that's okay :)

[@zeenaabdura5686]

Baldwin has used guns in many of his movies. He DOES know how to use one.

[@patriciacannon9596]

NOTHOTlanta Excellent point and comment. Karma finally caught up with old Alec.

[@donaldjohnson257]

@@patriciacannon9596 .......Do you think he actually gives a fuck? As a very good actress once said (in a movie); we are no more important to him (read them) than some bacteria on some ant hill in Africa!

[@roberthooper8883]

@@zeenaabdura5686 Yes - he may know how to use one- he also knows that he is SUPPOSED to be handed a safe gun from the armor/prop master, AND after the assistant director "inspected the weapon and stated cold gun" he was supposed to be able to trust that, as he had on dozens of occasions prior to this DUH... MAybe you should actually watch the video and explanation...

[@ginger_nspice]

Poor Alec getting his movie taken away from him 🙄 Imagine getting your _life_ taken away from you.

[@bigsistahtips]

yeah, because being accused of murder when you were doing your job and the person who handed you the gun didn't, wouldn't take your life away too.

[@ginger_nspice]

@@bigsistahtips Alec wasn't doing his job correctly either, that's the problem here. Plus, he's being insensitive.

[@TheAmericanGirl1967]

Or getting your mother taken away from you. ❤️

[@michaelwiener477]

Thank you

[@epicmonkey6663]

Everybody has their own perspective and experiences by this logic only the person who went through the worst thing in the world is allowed to feel their feelings everybody else must know and acknowledge that they don't have it as bad as the person who's going through the worst thing in the world so they should never ever feel there emotions again Express them in any Circumstance and only you portray yourself as happy forever always suppressing the true emotion because they don't deserve to feel it because their life isn't as bad as someone else's that's a dumb way of thinking

[@Ryan_DeWitt]

I can't believe his lawyer let him talk or he just ignored his lawyers advice. Most likely the latter.

[@louiscypher4186]

Dude's got wealth, fame, political connections and the state the killing took place in has staked it's future on the film and tv production. His lawyer knows he's untouchable, Baldwin could have said he tea-bagged the corpse and it wouldn't negatively impact Alec's situation, Baldwin is untouchable on this.

[@KC-UT4rmAZ]

He did whatever he wanted, he didn't listen to his lawyer. He's rich and famous, he thinks he untouchable.

[@AnneLien1987]

Me neither.

[@danjohnson6870]

I think his lawyer coached him and they had the questions in advance

[@anthonyramirez7272]

I found the, “I’m not guilty” part the most deplorable out of the interview. Coincidentally, that was the only part I saw. My opinion hasn’t changed that Alec did it, but he didn’t do it on purpose. I think he shouldn’t have done this interview: personally, it left a bad taste in my mouth.

[@dixirose111]

He did it on purpose.

[@pamelahardy2907]

I agree with you. However I also think he is in an awkward position too. Someone like me who is so empathetic that times I can say things before I think about the consequences, would speak in a way that a prosecutor could prosecute a guilty verdict based solely on my own words. He's been in the public eye for a long time and has recently been dangerously political too so I'm more forgiving about his choice of words. I think he was trying to provide the public with a statement that the victims family deserves while also doing his best to protect himself legally and professionally. He more than likely would still be in shock and completely terrified of what happened on that tragic day

[@wand0026]

@@dixirose111 he didn't mean to shoot a person but he meant to do a rehearsal for a film

[@1chienandalou]

I agree. The interview was a bad idea both from his legal and for his social position.

[@annamack5823]

@@dixirose111 Why would he do it on purpose? For the fun of it?

[@HahnJames]

Alec Baldwin is an actor. Of course he can turn the emotions on and off just as easily as I can flip a switch to turn the lights in my house on and off. He can turn the tears on and off just as easily as I can turn a water faucet on and off. Someone earlier in the comments used the most apt word to describe him, "Narcissist."

[@lisawharris1539]

For me the fact that George Clooney talked about this speaks volumes. He's not one to spout off in a casual way about something this important. I never knew that Clooney had close ties to Brandon Lee.

[@rmjmoviereviews6876]

Neither did i

[@rogerpattube]

‘He’s not one to spout off in a casual way about something this important’. You’re joking right. He’s done this in the past on many different things.

[@timewoundsallheels4ever]

At first, I gave AB the benefit of the doubt, and believed his sadness when he cried but all changed when he did NOT cry while describing the moment he first encountered Halyna’s husband and kid.

[@nategreen5560]

Before this incident even happened I thought Alec Baldwin was narcissistic and self-centered, now my opinion of him is that it's at least 10x worse than I thought it was.

[@Juliemarie311]

I couldn't stand him for years because he just seems so full of himself. I also suspect he's a hot head. But then I watched Dr. Death and he played one of the good doctors. I actually liked him in it and thought I was wrong about him or he changed, but naaa. After this came to light, he's definitely just a narcissist and a douchebag.

[@zzghost8593]

@@Juliemarie311 you shouldn't be persuaded by someone's likeness from a shitty movie

[@nadonailer]

They need to make up a new word for him...narcissistic is not enough.....

[@silentwitness536]

I work in film. He's far less responsible than the First AD and so called gun expert.

[@zzghost8593]

@@silentwitness536 There shouldn't have even been live ammo on set. Usually in these situations it falls on the producer.. which is him. But as someone who owns guns and is very avid on gun safety, it all falls on the guy holding the weapon. And he broke 3 of the big rules

[@RuslanKD]

You gotta do Travis Scott’s new interview next 🙏

[@tfny100]

Whqt about it?

[@rochelle5266]

I had to turn off the interview a few minutes into it. I was disgusted by him trying to say it was about the victims all the while playing the victim.

[@baseddandy6840]

He’s definitely blame shifting lol

[@monikamanesh]

I love the cactus lighting! Thanks, Dr. for really cheering me up. I feel that Baldwin should own up to his improper handling of a firearm, being the producer of the movie, which actually holds him responsible for the safety issues on the set. And how can anyone trust others in regards to checking a firearm handed to them to be used to shoot at someone? Many things can go wrong, obviously, and I would have to check it myself before pointing it at someone and possibly pulling the trigger!

[@LaPinturaBella]

If he was a normal, well-adjusted person, that scenario may have happened. However Alec Baldwin is a bona-fide narcissist. As such he is not capable of taking any responsibility. One very consistent trait of a person with narcissism is they are NEVER to blame for anything. They are always the victim. This interview perfectly illustrated the way narcissists deflect, spin, blame-shift and gaslight. And yes, he was not just another actor, he is the producer. It's his job to know all of the safety measures, all of the rules, to make sure they are all implemented and enforced and all of the responsibility falls upon him as he is the boss of this film.

[@annebruecks7381]

Basic, basic gun safety and I don’t even own one!! Always check it and NEVER point it at someone you don’t intend to shoot!!

[@micheleparker8123]

I love the cactus 🌵 lights, too!!!

[@PuffKitty]

@@annebruecks7381 exactly! 🤨

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@LaPinturaBella I TOTALLY agree with u! A total narcissist!

[@rich9987]

"It makes Baldwin seem petty and driven by ego" Yes, I noticed that from the beginning. Another great video love hearing Dr. Grande and his insights. Also th armorer and Baldwin should both know that whenever handed a firearm you check it. Period. Also like you said never point it at anyone, loaded or not. Alec probably thinks that's only in place for to make sure the simpletons don't accidentally shoot anyone.

[@chattycoryn5064]

I'm no doctor. But I've been around a lot of narcissists. Alec comes off of having this disorder. Congrats on the book! Love you, Dr. Grande. You're the bees knees!!! ❤❤❤

[@javelin60]

"Just like OJ is still looking for a real killer" 🤣 almost choked in my ☕.

[@Onus6688]

We have a serious gun culture issue in this country, all these things happening lately due to poor gun safety and irresponsibility, guns are a tool and to be taken seriously. We need to address this issue and promote responsible gun ownership.

[@lilolmecj]

Any misuse of a firearm due to carelessness is a tragedy. But in a country with 350 million people, and more guns, there are relatively few accidents percentage wise. But guns are inherently dangerous and must be handled properly.

[@john_m3619]

The reason this happened is because of negligence. They broke the most basic gun safety rules. If Alec wasn’t so anti gun be probably would have known how to handle one safely

[@allstars2825]

@@lilolmecj Children in schools are laughing at your comment. You shouldn't even have that percentage.

[@suziew5447]

@@john_m3619 I’m from Texas. We know how to handle guns. Thanks for your insight and wisdom.

[@eadweard.]

@@allstars2825 Can you name an activity where you feel the percentage of accidental deaths is just right?

[@hamiltonriver]

One more question, although I have lots of them. Why was Alec removed from the movie set after only a minute or so? Police and any safety officer are told " Never let anyone disturb the scene of an accident or serious incident until the police or investigators arrive, unless their life is in danger. Alec was not. Any people involved in the fatality will be interviewed to provide maybe critical information at the time, not several hours later, especially in order to prevent witnesses from collaberating to cover up taking shortcuts and not following safety protocols. Also, somebody could have been drinking or doing drugs. I worked at underground mining, as a safety co-ordinator. you should never be sent away from a serious incident, especially when you are the cause of it. You are given a drug and alcohol test ASAP for a starter. Many other things follow. but leaving the scene after one minute, wouldn`t be one of them. The only exception would be if you were in imminent danger. Of course, this would not apply if you were deliberately trying to hurt people or their was some type of natural disaster happening.

[@pamabbey3057]

Thank you. Yes, why didn’t they interview him? Because they were intimidated? Or because he already left when they got there? If so, why didn’t they get him? If you know the answer, help me. You are very clever to point this out. How smart. I never thought of that.

[@Jared_Wignall]

Thank you for continuing to talk about all that’s been going on with Alec Baldwin and the developments surrounding the shooting on the set of Rust. It’s been very fascinating to hear your thoughts on this. Keep up the great work you do Dr. Grande.

[@suziew5447]

Heard this earlier today...If the film director asked Alec Baldwin to point the gun to his own head would he have checked the gun then?

[@HomesteadGirls]

He doesn't seem like the brightest. He may have.

[@suziew5447]

@@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0 True because as a usual practice on sets the armorer shows the gun to actor and it is cleared before use. Obviously this was NOT done. Negligence... on many people here. It’s a horrible tragedy that was preventable with safety practices followed. I have no sympathy for Baldwin. He was the one with the gun. Others are responsible too. I feel for the son and husband. What a senseless loss.

[@suziew5447]

Simple gun safety was ignored. On many levels and by many people on that set.

[@erik_dk842]

I hope he wouldn't have

[@goodoldschool898]

@@suziew5447 It's the "New Lazy".

[@earthling8585]

The more he speaks, the worse things get. I know someone who accidently took someone's life. They were suicidal, needed years of group and one on one therapy to help them to go on. I still worry about the weight of their heavy heart. They will carry this horrifying tragedy for the rest of their lives. Baldwin is showing who he is by having NO GUILT. SHAME ON HIM.

[@justinatest9456]

Accidents happen. However. Baldwin's set was an intentionally and chronically unsafe environment. He bears the same responsiblity that a repeat drunk driver finally killing someone would. Pure willful negligence. Watching the left run cover for him is disgusting.

[@bellyfulochelly4222]

It's the narcissist's way.

[@roblindburg4986]

when i heard Alec Baldwin answer NO whether he feels guilty for this woman's death.I knew right then and there he is a monster

[@TheAllianceEnt]

"I did not...have physical relations...with that weapon." - Bill Baldwin

[@HandleHandled]

“Read my lips: … No … Real … Bullets!” - Alec H. W. Bush

[@4everu984]

🤙🏼😹

[@michaelwiener477]

Heh, heh, heh !

[@TheAllianceEnt]

@@HandleHandled lol nice

[@HandleHandled]

@@TheAllianceEnt Oh, I figure we could go on all day with this. "When a Baldwin does it... that means it's not illegal" - Alec M. Nixon.

[@KathySong1]

Alec rarely used Halyna’s name from what I saw in his interview. Rather, a lot of “she’s’” Personally, I felt that was disrespectful

[@booboopriestess9321]

Your right, it's a classic disassociation technique.

[@arcticcat7142]

I truly believe that if I were to cause harm to another, even if I wasn’t responsible for the mechanics of or a subject/item, I would still feel so horrible and be terribly upset, I’d absolutely feel so guilty and responsible regardless of anything else

[@beckyenglish4783]

Yes: a “normal” person would.

[@thesisypheanjournal1271]

Bingo! In fact, from what I understand the person who kills somebody accidentally tends to be far more wracked with remorse and guilt than the person that does it on purpose.

[@davidbea3711]

THE WOMAN ALEC KILLED WAS ALSO GETTING READY TO WORK ON A CHILD-TRAFFICKING DOCUMENTARY... THATS WHY HE KILLED HER. HE WANTED TO SEND A MESSAGE TO ALL ANTI- TRAFFICKING WHITEHATS !!! ###

[@thesisypheanjournal1271]

@@davidbea3711 Oh dear. More info, please?

[@arcticcat7142]

@@thesisypheanjournal1271 EXACTLY

[@tinaenglehart3611]

The feeling of entitlement, being rich, and arrogance . A price to pay.

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

I love the commentary about the crew accommodations. The normal shooting day is noted to be twelve hours, travel time to set included. The crew of "Rust" was said to have been booked into accommodations an hour or so away, to save money, and were still expected to put in twelve hours on set, making the shooting day (which is supposed to include travel time to set) around fourteen hours. My husband explained to me that an actor should not be expected to clear a prop gun because to do so might invalidate/undo the work already done by an on-set prop master or amorer. Also, releasing the hammer of a single action revolver is like pulling the trigger--a simple gun safety review might have included a demonstration of how to slow release a cocked hammer to prevent the gun from firing. Baldwin as a producer of "Rust" may bear some responsibility for whatever happened on the set. It seems clear from reports that there was some cost cutting going on that may have led to crew discontent and errors: if true, it remains to be seen if any of that may have contributed to the obvious mistakes that led to the shooting. In the past Alec Baldwin has been painted by the media as a bit of a jerk. It appears that he and everybody else on the "Rust" set that day has their stories nice and tidy. Some people may find it difficult to have compassion for him.

[@joeshmoe7967]

14 hours not uncommon AND you get paid. 10 hours straight time, next 2 at 1.5x, next 2 at double time. BUT call times are to be minimum 12 hours after wrap. I doubt they were. There also various other things like minimum 30 hot meal, if missed substantial $$$ Cry baby Alec is full of it and I hope he burns for his part, and yes he absolutely plays a part.

[@fairskylls4266]

Exactly, all these people claiming to know about guns but have no idea how the hammer works--like he must've pulled the trigger and someone's lying. Lol, my friends, that's what the trigger does! You learn that on pop guns, dam. And yeah, there HAS to be an armorer. Like, wtf, they're just going to pass the gun around so everyone thinks it's safe? Then we'll need Columbo to come in and find the "real" culprit. No. The problem is the armorer left. If anything.... negligent liability for knowingly continuing without an armorer?

[@TheJohnnyonthespot1]

You mentioned this in your intro but didn't incorporate it into your analysis: Baldwin was the top *producer* on this film shoot. As such he is responsible for pay, scheduling, working conditions, safety, etc. There were multiple complaints made about safety and not just one but *multiple* union workers walked off the set and were replaced by scabs who are usually less experienced and less scrupulous. This transforms the culpability question from that of a hammer/trigger pull to a larger labor and occupational safety question, with Baldwin potentially at fault at both levels.

[@lolawants2008]

Where is it stated he’s the “top” producer? As a main actor he doesn’t have the ability to be both… if you had any idea what being the “top” producer entails, you would laugh at your statement.

[@TheJohnnyonthespot1]

@@lolawants2008 Baldwin is listed first among the six producers of the film. El Dorado Pictures is the production company for Rust, and Alec Baldwin is the owner of said company. And guess what? Baldwin - along with director Joel Souza - is also credited with writing the story. Alec Baldwin is not a hired hand on this film. In every conceivable way, it is HIS MOVIE SET.

[@albertofernandez2490]

@@TheJohnnyonthespot1 yes he was responsible for screenplay. How does it make you responsible for cinematography?

[@lolawants2008]

@@TheJohnnyonthespot1 having his name on it or owning a production company that funds it doesn’t equate to being the guy in charge of dotting 10,000 i’s & crossing 20,000 T’s on the actual set. You just confirmed as I thought- this was a project he really believed in. I can own a gun store. If the manager of that store or their employee forgets a safety protocol- I’m sorry, you cannot automatically assume just because I own the store, that my day to day duties involve running it. If you understand the complexities and hierarchies of a set, separate from the credits that roll- it’s just not black & white based the the available data that what you all are ASSUMING is true. I don’t care about Baldwin any more than anyone else in this position. I care about reality vs mob mentality.

[@TheJohnnyonthespot1]

@@lolawants2008 I never said it was "black and white." I said that Baldwin's position as a producer deserves just as much attention as him holding the gun with *potential* guilt or liability on both fronts. Obviously the armorer and others deserve scrutiny... but I'm not gonna just assume the best of Baldwin, especially since he has the wealth and profile to tell his story while the others involved here don't - remember also that they are his direct employee subordinates - and the dead victim can't advocate for themselves at all. Also, if it's a "project he really believes in" it's likely he would be willing to cut corners and dismiss criticism.

[@JavierPwns]

It’s not his first time handling a firearm. Everyone knows you always check a firearm when its handed to you. Plus didn’t the scene not even call for him to shoot the pistol?

[@christophersambuco9414]

I have no Firearms experience. If somehow I was an actor for a day, and the Professional Firearms Expert on set handed me a gun and told me that all them bullet looking things in the gun are "dummies" , How would I know if the "dummies"were actually real bullets? I think that's would be the whole point of hiring a Professional Firearms Expert on site, No?

[@jhoughjr1]

Ive heard ppl say that with exactly zero sources. Ppl said that as soon as it hit before any info could have been out. Seems highly likely it did and that's why she was directing him. She also though the armorer had done their job cuz frankly its not rocket science.

[@maximcypher3109]

@@jhoughjr1 the source of that info came from people who worked on Rust, that stated that scene didn't call for firing of a weapon, so cocking the hammer or pulling the trigger wasn't necessary for setting up the scene and they there is no film of it, because they weren't filming

[@jimmykidwell7688]

@@maximcypher3109 it's called rehearsing. The scene may not have called for the firing of the old pistol but obviously called for the pistol to be drawn and hammer to be pulled back. Otherwise the armor would not have needed to issue him the gun for the scene. The person responsible for this tragedy is the one responsible for the firearm props on set.

[@jmchez]

George Clooney expressed anger at Baldwin because he says, he (Clooney) has always rehearsed with guns on set the way everyone else does. He checks the gun to make sure that it is not loaded, opens it and shows it to the crew and cameraperson. Later when filming for real, no one is allowed behind the camera. The rule that Baldwin says he learned as a young actor makes no sense when rehearsing with people behind the camera. "Ill advised" as the Doc says.

[@LaOwlett]

How can it take him 45 minutes to realize there was a live round in there? He was pointing it at her, it went off in his hands, she immediately drops, and the guy behind her who was shot in the shoulder, is conscious and would have told Alec he was shot. Did he just shout "Cleanup on set" and walk away? We don't know, Alec oddly kind of skips over that part.

[@LouisGiliberto]

I suspect he'll be charged with negligent homicide. If his handling of a firearm wasn't negligence, I don't know what is.

[@carmelasueowens7479]

Baldwin is petty and self serving. He's likely to lose his ass over this.

[@trevorbowie1704]

In more ways than one

[@roberthickerty390]

Probably get an OJ verdict. Get his arse sued off in civil court. Watch Viva Frei’s legal analysis of the interview. Very interesting.

[@Mia-lo8fg]

Alec Baldwin is afraid of losing his career and did this interview to reinforce his importance. He does not accept responsibility for his actions. I would not want work for such a sloppy producer. He doesn't talk much about that a woman lost her life.

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

Sein herz ist zerbrochen....er lebt jeden tag. Mit seiner familie...diesen tag. Also gnade....gnade.....bitte

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

He could of won a Oscar for his performance in that interview 😬

[@dagmastr12]

Hollywood....he may.

[@LouisGiliberto]

Baldwin's arrogance was always apparent, and it's the cause of his current downfall. Watching his comments, I feel less sorry for him than I did before.

[@goodoldschool898]

Hear, Hear!

[@maryl7734]

Question: Was Alec Baldwin under the influence of anything at the time of the shooting? He was quickly taken on a road trip to Vermont by his family to escape the media, but was he also worried about being required to give a blood sample before he was ready to do so?

[@queenria7]

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[@MelindaMc]

Or to seek lawyer for advice.

[@pezeron24]

I fully agree with your analysis, Dr Grande, and I believe it brings up an important issue, which is that of celebrity accountability. Celebrities like Alec Baldwin are not just people like us but also financial assets closely followed up by investors. As such, each and every move they make is being monitored very closely. In this case, Baldwin was probably pressured into doing some damage control interview, which he agreed to do. I agree this is not gonna help him, as it shows a lack of responsibility and empathy on his part. What is the most disturbing is the decision by Baldwin to do damage control as a political/financial move. If Balwin is truly sorry about the death of Halyna Hutchins, why is he trying so hard to justify himself? It seems to me that his career and reputation are more important than enything else, and it is very disturbing and disappointing. And also very telling.

[@fenwayify]

Celebrity accountability? How much accountability is out there on Wall St., the military, in politics, with people of means or authority in general. It seems for every case someone actually faces real consequence, many more don't. The more means, the less consequence. No single arena owns that privilege...

[@medea27]

I highly doubt he was pressured into doing that as 'damage control' because it was the very worst thing he could have done to protect his major asset - his brand. It wasn't even 2 months after the shooting & the investigation is still ongoing, so drawing attention to yourself in any negative fashion is a big no-no. No lawyer on the planet would have told an investor that it was worth the risk of Baldwin incriminating himself in either the civil or potential criminal cases by talking to _anyone_ right now... let alone an easily edited video interview where ABC News had control over the narrative. I think this was 100% down to Baldwin, and his mistake.

[@AyitaIam]

I believe he did this against advice because of his narcissism and belief he can talk his way out of any guilt, but otherwise I agree with u.

[@cswann8]

9:19 A lot of people are having a good time screaming "throw Alec in jail.." but the more I think about this case, the more I'm inclined to believe the criminally negligent party here isn't Alec. He's an actor. His job is to do as directed by the director and cinematographer. There was a person on this set who's job it was to ensure exactly this kind of accident didn't happen, and it wasn't Alec Baldwin. In my opinion as a gun owner, there should not have been any live rounds on this set at all. Period. No live ammo means no chance of a mix up.

[@williambennett7033]

Village idiots definitely fits you

[@lorireed5291]

The problem I have with ABs defense, is the fact that his own father had extensive knowledge of fire arms, and taught fire arm safety when the boys were in scouts. AB should have remembered that first off, and not to point a gun at someone ever! Anyone with common sense knows, you ALWAYS check the weapon!!!

[@jevinday]

I didn't know that. I'm only 30 so I'm much younger than Baldwin, but i will NEVER forget the things i learned when i got my rifle, shotgun, and archery merit badges. you just dont forget that stuff. he obviously looks like he's suffering, I dont blame him honestly

[@dunk7689]

@@jevinday No you can blame him. The most important rule of gun safety is to not point a gun at something you don't want to destroy and the second is to keep your booger hook off the trigger until you are going to shoot. If he did not want her shot you obey those rules. That's the beginning, middle, and end of the story. I learned that at 5, literally anyone with common sense and a lukewarm IQ can do that. Even if he didn't pull the trigger it shouldn't have been pointed at her, period, no excuses or exceptions. It's not that hard.

[@alestbest]

Baldwin even says in his interview that you never point a gun at people. the interviewer later even asks why Baldwin did it anyway, when he did know.

[@tarawalsh-arpaia3928]

Except that in this case the due diligence was done by the two experts who assured him it was safe.

[@a.reallymcrealperson256]

Yes, his dad was a marine sharpshooter.

[@violarulez]

baldwin is one of the most unpleasant people in the public eye; it's completely unrelated to politics.

[@kayadelarenta4554]

"The facts don't support a [criminal] charge. " Well, that remains to be seen. Surely, not all the facts are known to the public.

[@marymckenna6482]

Kaya, you made one of the best remarks here. I have believed from the get-go that there is something here we don't know, something big. There is a lot of focus right now on the propostion that the scene being rehearsed that day did not even call for a gun, that Baldwin/ Hutchins were working out something else. I hope it comes out.

[@shellymanway9250]

The fact he said he doesn't feel any guilt is damning as hell. It's actually disgusting that he said that!!

[@DottieMinerva]

I thought it was in extremely poor taste for him to do an interview at all, but especially so soon after. Any sympathy given to him was surely taken away with this interview. I’m sure his PR person and lawyers were ripping their hair out.

[@cherieleonard2606]

"Never trust an actor with a gun": Abraham Lincoln It will be interesting as to what he told the detectives in his first interview....if he changed his story...at any rate, this is a great ploy to taint the jury pool, if their is a trail. It sounded to me as if he were underinsured. In that case he better hope he has a good steady income. Eyeyaiyai, Alejandro! Great video, thanks.

[@coreym162]

You're underestimating the critical thought detectives have already put into the investigation. The gun and hierarchy on set is all the evidence needed to make a verdict.

[@annal7364]

And the Award for Best Actor in “A Situation Like This” goes to… NOT Alec Baldwin.

[@BigBlue5091]

Lol Brilliant!!

[@ninisherebaxley7589]

Helene is most definitely getting forgotten behind Alec and his crazy wife's theatrics. May Helene rest in peace.

[@keithbrunson7190]

I’m very impressed with your timeliness in this interview. You cut this tape yesterday right after the news from George Stephanopoulos. I’m overwhelmingly impressed with the way that you were covering the story and I just want to tell you to please continue to give us valuable contact that relates in a timely manner. You are one impressive content creator.

[@jimlindsay9758]

Alec's denial he pulled the trigger is acknowledging he knew it was irresponsible to do so AND everyone knows he pulled the trigger. He should have freely admitted that he did and he didn't feel it was a danger. He's just not bright and he's lying which isn't going to go over well with a jury. Alec isn't remorseful and I think he knew full well there was live ammo on the set. They were target shooting (you don't do that with blanks) and EVERYONE on that set heard the target shooting.

[@chattingman8546]

😆 🤣 😂 😹. If u think this is going to trail ur using crack. He can and already is shifting the blame to the gun specialist. He will get sued but never go to trial.

[@jimlindsay9758]

@@chattingman8546 I don't think there are any major legal charges. It's the civil suits where he's hurting his case. What he did is what you do on Western movie sets... you point guns and shoot.

[@kessiawright1710]

Apparently, with vintage guns there are some that if you cock the gun, it can still go off. His thumb could have hit it too. He was using a vintage gun as the prop. That is why he may not have pulled the trigger.

[@Angel-Pizzaeater]

Wtf Dexter

[@jimlindsay9758]

@@Angel-Pizzaeater Your last name isn't Batista is it? Hmmm... either way, I don't know this Dexter character... I'm Jim Lindsay of Iron Lake, NY.

[@ramair6424]

Dr Grande I always appreciate your no nonsense “cut through the BS” analysis. Alas I feel eventually this tragedy will rotate out of the news cycle and Alec Baldwin will be free to irreproachably resume his self righteous, privileged, elitist celebrity life already in progress; totally secure in the notion that he duped us (his intellectual and existential inferiors).

[@marivipalomino6975]

I hope not!

[@adsromek]

Your videos never disappoint. You know so much about so very many topics. You’re a gem. Thank you for all of your content. Merry Christmas 🎄 Dr. g

[@BaseballLover1993]

Thanks for the video DR.GRANDE, you always do a great job explaining things, always enjoy your analysis.

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

It’s unreal that Baldwin can’t accept an ounce of responsibility for this incident.🤦🏻‍♀️ What a lovely surprise Dr. Grande, two uploads in a day! 💕 Thank you for another insightful review.❤️

[@zenawarrior7442]

He is but it also wasn't his job. That's why an armorer hired. He really feels bad. Everyone judging w o knowing facts or legal, jumping on bandwagon at his worst time.

[@zenawarrior7442]

@Henzo88 No it is not on a set. That's the armorors job. Off set yes.

[@zenawarrior7442]

@Henzo88 He isn't trained in gun safety, he's an actor. I disagree w Dr G. Real life yes, you're responsible. Movie set no. Kyle murders 2 is a hero. Alec receives cold gun now guilty, a villain for life. The world's logic going out the window.

[@GoodnightJLH]

I am especially appreciative of your knowledge of firearms while psychologically discussing this topic. Thank you.

[@airadaimagery692]

He does know his guns. What he doesn’t know, is the protocol that is in place for the use of guns on a set.

[@johnqpublic2718]

@@airadaimagery692 no? How do you prove that negative?

[@lilolmecj]

@@johnqpublic2718 well, he admitted that he is not. No shade there, very few people outside of movies do.

[@airadaimagery692]

@@johnqpublic2718 negative? First of all, I don’t have to prove anything to you, I don’t even know who you are. But If you would like to know where I get my information, I’ll be happy to tell you, and you can go check it out for yourself. I follow John Schneider’s channel. And if you don’t know who that is, than this conversation is over already. But if your interested, Mr. Schneider is an actor/film maker, who has created shows and movies with firearms used on the set for 40 years now himself, and has made several videos here on KZbin on this topic. There is a universal protocol used by Hollywood, that’s been in effect for decades now, and that protocol works, if used properly.... And the protocol states that EVERYONE who handles a firearm on set, is responsible for checking that firearm. And if you don’t want to believe Mr. Schneider, I’m sure if you search long and hard enough, you can find this universal protocol, that has been in effect for decades now, for yourself. Do your own homework.

[@pootnannies]

@@airadaimagery692 didn't Dr. Grande say the same thing? check 10:18

[@douglasturner6153]

How can you say Baldwin knows little about guns and gun safety? He's one of the foremost experts on the need to restrict and ban firearms. He's been running his mouth on the issue for years.

[@thereal4113]

I am truly sorry that someone lost her life due to Baldwin's negligence. I saw the interview. Baldwin accepts no accountability, denies pulling the trigger and did what he does best...act. As a cynical New Yorker, I am wondering Is it possible for Donald Trump to guest host Saturday Night Live in a gray wig acting out the Stephanopoulos interview with Baldwin? Thank you Dr. Grande🌵🌵🌵

[@michelesmith2620]

That would be good, but they are far too one way political now.

[@robertgiles9124]

Yeah...payback would be a real Bitch for Trigger Happy Baldwin. You know if it was Trump who had an accident you'd never hear the end of Accidental Alec making as much noise as he could over it.

[@davedogge2280]

Baldwin pointed the gun at her because he was goofing around thinking that the gun was filled with blanks; why would she ask him to point the gun at her and fire ? I don't buy it.

[@thereal4113]

@@cht2162 Baldwin regularly did impressions of Trump for 4 years. I think it is only fair that Trump be allowed to do the same just one time .

[@thereal4113]

@@cht2162 SNL had no problem when Baldwin made weekly appearances as his President Trump persona . Trump playing a weepy Baldwin would be hilarious.