Alec Baldwin has quit Twitter after backlash over a tweet about Gillian Anderson's American accent. The 62-year-old actor responded to criticism on the social media site after he reposted a news story about 'The Crown' actress - who was born in the US and grew up in the UK and the States - using an American accent as she accepted her Golden Globe award for her role as Margaret Thatcher.
Alec - who previously defended his wife Hilaria Baldwin for switching her own accent between Spanish and American - tweeted: "Switching accents?
That sounds. . . fascinating. " Now, in a lengthy Instagram video he has explained his decision to step away from Twitter. He said: "Wanted to post a quick video to say that I deactivated my Twitter account today.
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