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Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria have celebrated the 13th anniversary of their first meeting in New York City days before the Rust trial is due to begin.
The couple fell in love after meeting at Sarma Melngailis' New York restaurant Pure Food and Wine. They tied the knot the following year and welcomed seven kids together.
To celebrate the date he met the woman who would then become his wife, Baldwin, 65, shared a photo of the couple's wedding day with the caption: "February 18, 2011. Things were about to change in a big way. @bocartist and I roaming Irving Place. And who do I find there? I am more grateful for you than anything…"
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The couple have seven children (INSTAGRAM)Hilaria, who is an author, podcaster and yoga instructor, also paid tribute to her husband celebrating 13 years since she first met him. The 40-year-old shared a mirror selfie of her with her first daughter, Carmen, writing: "Date night with my first baby…she did both our makeup. How quickly they get big and how amazing it is to get to be inspired by them. Carmen, you are such a special soul…just like your siblings…all unique and equally incredible. Met you today, 13 years ago, @alecbaldwininsta …what a journey we have made."
Alec Baldwin accused of 'wilful disregard for others' safety' before Rust death
Earlier this month, Alec and Hilaria appeared downcast as they were spotted grabbing coffee in the NYC neighbourhood of Brooklyn before the Oscar-nominated actor went on to plead not guilty to the charge of involuntary manslaughter following the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust in 2021. A grand injury indicted the actor on involuntary manslaughter in January.
The fourth-degree felony carries a sentence of up to 18 months in prison if convicted. Following the indictment, his attorneys Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro of Quinn Emanuel said: "We look forward to our day in court."
It comes as the trial of Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed is set to begin this week after a Santa Fe judge recently rejected a last-minute bid to throw out the case. Jury selection is scheduled to begin on February 21 and the trial is expected to start on February 22, lasting two weeks.
Gutierrez Reed is set to go on trial on charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence. She is accused of recklessly loading a live bullet into Alec Baldwin's gun on the set of the film, which led to the cinematographer's death. If convicted, she could face up to one and a half years in jail and a $5,000 (£3,960) fine under New Mexico law.
Her attorneys previously said they expect a jury will find her not guilty. They said she "pleaded to provide more firearms training" on the set but was "denied and brushed aside."