Hilaria Baldwin Reveals Lifelong Struggle With Eating Disorders
WHO:
USA Today - Hilaria Baldwin, a 42-year-old mom of seven, discussed her eating disorders.
USA Today - Sam DeCaro, director of clinical outreach and education at The Renfrew Center.
USA Today - Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar, regional medical director at the Eating Recovery Center.
WHAT:
The Daily Beast - Hilaria Baldwin stated, "I had a really bad eating disorder for 20 years, and I really struggled with it."
The Daily Beast - Baldwin mentioned that her eating disorder made ordinary social experiences so stressful that she struggled to maintain relationships or eat dinner with other people.
The Daily Beast - Baldwin said, "I don’t want to live this way," reflecting on her past struggles with eating disorders.
The Daily Beast - Baldwin shared that she and her youngest child recently opened pints of Häagen-Dazs vanilla almond and Oreo cookie ice cream at 9 p.m. and ate directly from both containers.
The Daily Beast - Baldwin emphasized the importance of teaching her children about balance, stating, "Feed yourself with most of the good things."
The Daily Beast - Baldwin noted that her body changed repeatedly through pregnancy and postpartum recovery, but she had already done much of the psychological work needed to quiet the obsessive thoughts.
The Daily Beast - Baldwin compared daily movement to brushing one’s teeth, stating, "I like consistency; it’s good for my mind."
The Daily Beast - Baldwin first publicly discussed her eating disorder in her 2016 memoir, *The Living Clearly Method*.
The Daily Beast - Baldwin wrote in a 2018 Instagram post that yoga, health, and wellness helped heal her body and mind.
USA Today - Baldwin stated, "I was determined to heal myself before having kids."
USA Today - Baldwin expressed concern about a "larger cultural swing towards the thin ideal yet again."
USA Today - Sam DeCaro noted that multiple risk factors can increase a child’s risk for developing an eating disorder, including social pressures.
USA Today - Hilaria Baldwin revealed she started dieting at age 5.
USA Today - Baldwin experienced anorexia, bulimia, overeating, and undereating.
USA Today - Baldwin was "afraid of how many calories might be in toothpaste."
USA Today - The ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition states that about 14 million people worldwide experience an eating disorder, including 3 million children and adolescents.
USA Today - Research indicates that 20% of children show signs of disordered eating.
USA Today - Baldwin aims to empower her children by discussing food in terms of strength and feelings rather than appearance.
WHERE:
USA Today - The discussion took place on SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio.
WHEN:
USA Today - Baldwin's interview occurred on July 28, 2026.
WHY:
USA Today - Baldwin expressed concern that diet culture messaging will reach her children despite her efforts to protect them.
USA Today - Experts suggest that comments about appearance reinforce harmful beliefs about self-worth.
HOW:
USA Today - Baldwin explained her approach involves empowering her children by discussing food in terms of strength and feelings rather than appearance.
USA Today - Baldwin's approach involves having conversations with her children focused on food and its effects on their feelings rather than their looks.
(UPDATED July 30, 2026 10:42 UTC)
Hilaria Baldwin has opened up about her long battle with an eating disorder, revealing that it affected her ability to enjoy social experiences and maintain relationships. She recently shared a lighthearted moment with her youngest child, enjoying ice cream straight from the containers, while emphasizing the importance of teaching her children about balance in their diets. Baldwin, who first addressed her struggles in her 2016 memoir, has noted that daily movement is as essential to her well-being as brushing her teeth, highlighting the psychological work she's done to combat obsessive thoughts about her body.
--
(UPDATED July 30, 2026 05:56 UTC)
Alec Baldwin shared that she was determined to heal herself before having kids and expressed concern about a growing cultural trend favoring the thin ideal. Baldwin emphasized her approach to parenting, which focuses on empowering her children by discussing food in terms of strength and feelings rather than appearance. Sam DeCaro highlighted that various risk factors, including social pressures, can increase a child's likelihood of developing an eating disorder.
--
(UPDATED July 29, 2026 19:31 UTC)
Hilaria Baldwin, a mom of seven, opened up about her struggles with eating disorders during a recent interview on SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio, revealing that she began dieting at just five years old and faced challenges like anorexia and bulimia. Baldwin expressed her concern about the impact of diet culture on her children, emphasizing her desire to discuss food in a way that focuses on strength and feelings rather than appearance. Experts, including Sam DeCaro from The Renfrew Center, highlight that around 14 million people worldwide suffer from eating disorders, with research showing that 20% of children exhibit signs of disordered eating.