Alec Baldwin defends Harry and Meghan's 'different path' amid Netflix fury 'Good for them'
express.co.ukHollywood actor Alec Baldwin, 64, admitted he was “shocked” to see Prince Harry, 38, and Meghan Markle, 41, at the Ripple of Hope Award Gala in New York yesterday.The 30 Rock star went on to joke that he could “be their driver”, as he spoke to reporters on the red carpet.Alec, who accidentally shot and killed “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 42, last year, attended the star-studded event with his wife Hilaria Baldwin, 38.The famous former royals were also in attendance, after the couple were named “Ripple of Hope” laureates by the Robert F.
Kennedy Human Rights organisation.The honour is given to people that the organisation calls “exemplary leaders across government, business, advocacy, and entertainment who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social change and worked to protect and advance equity, justice, and human rights.”At the event, Alec admitted to reporters that he was unaware of Harry and Meghan’s upcoming bombshell Netflix series.
Ahead of the Harry & Meghan documentary’s highly-anticipated release, Alec praised the pair for their handling of the press amid personal struggles.Prior to the couple’s arrival, Alec, who was set to be the MC for the night, was quizzed on what he thought of them."I was kind of shocked for them to come here and do this,” he confessed.Asked what he admires most about the pair, he added: "To handle difficult circumstances in the press without having too much difficulty.There's always going to be certain difficulties."He went on to praise Harry and Meghan, saying: "They've obviously chosen a different path and good for them."Sometimes I think I want to choose a different path so we'll see, maybe I can be their driver,” he joked."They're newly arrived in the states.They.
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