Actor Alec Baldwin got into a shouting match with Pro-Palestine protestors after being confronted in New York City.
The incident was sparked by protestors who spotted the “30 Rock” star walking past a large demonstration near 29th Street.
“Whose pocket are you in?” one of the protestors asked Mr. Baldwin in a live-streamed video on social media.
“I’m in Hollywood’s pocket, you say? You’ve already got your mind made up,” Mr. Baldwin responded.
In the viral video, the award-winning actor became increasingly agitated at the protestors recording the heated verbal exchange.
“You ask stupid questions. Ask me a smart question, and I’ll answer your question,” Mr. Baldwin shouted.
Called a Murderer
Another person could be heard calling the actor a “murderer,” referring to an incident on the set of the film “Rush.” In October 2021, Mr. Baldwin allegedly fired a prop gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza.In January 2023, the actor was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Ms. Hutchins. Three months later, prosecutors dropped the charge. Mr. Baldwin has denied responsibility for Ms. Hutchin’s death. He told CBS News that he was cocking the gun—not pulling the trigger—when it fired.
“You did kill someone, though, right? You’re a murderer,” the person shouted.
Mr. Baldwin shouted: “Why don’t you shut ... up? You’re really helping your cause.”
The crowd continued yelling at the actor, who was surrounded by New York Police officers and being escorted away from the demonstration.
“Why’d you even come here? Why’d you even come here?” one person shouted repeatedly.
Mr. Baldwin was reportedly headed to an acting class where he volunteered as an instructor.
“Alec was on his way to volunteer to teach an acting class,” according to a source close to the actor who spoke to the Messenger. “He had no intention of going to the protest and was not involved in any way.”
Mr. Baldwin was passing through the area when the demonstrators “aggressively” confronted him.
“He was approached aggressively and repeatedly,” the source said. “The police stepped in to avoid further confrontation so he could make his way to the class safely.”
Earlier that day, pro-Palestinian protests were held at various major transit hubs across the city, including Penn Station, Grand Central Station, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Just before the incident with Mr. Baldwin, the demonstrators had made their way into Penn Station.
The New York Post reported that one of the organizers encouraged the other protestors to “find a way in” and said, “We need to outrun these piggies.”
They were seen waving Palestinian flags and chanting, “Cease fire now,” while running through the Moynihan Train Hall.
Travelers stood by watching the large group of demonstrators.
“As long as it’s peaceful, I’m good,” Donna Pritchard told The New York Post. “I have a four-hour delay on my train anyway, so I have nothing better to do. As long as it’s peaceful, I’m good.”
Then, the protestors returned to the streets, where they encountered Mr. Baldwin.
One protestor was reportedly arrested near West 29th Street and 7th Avenue. What led to the man’s arrest is not immediately clear.
The demonstrations caused travel delays for commuters across the city.
