Hilaria Baldwin Responds to Accusations of Faking Accent

Hilaria Baldwin has addressed ongoing criticism regarding her Spanish accent, which has been under scrutiny since 2020 when it was revealed she was born in Boston as Hillary Hayward-Thomas. Critics have accused her of fabricating her Spanish heritage, leading to significant backlash. In a recent episode of her TLC reality show 'The Baldwins,' Hilaria discussed her bilingual upbringing and explained her tendency to 'code-switch' — an adaptation of speech patterns to fit different cultural contexts. She expressed that growing up with multiple cultural influences has made it difficult to fit in fully anywhere and that the adaptation is a natural, subconscious process. Hilaria also reflected on the emotional impact of the public's reaction, stating that being in the spotlight doesn’t make one immune to mean comments. Despite the controversy, she continues to affirm her deep connections to both the U.S. and Spain.