GlossLip » Kim Basinger Likely Violated Court Order, Daughter Might Be Rude and Thoughtless

04/20/2007 (4:34 pm)

Kim Basinger Likely Violated Court Order, Daughter Might Be Rude and Thoughtless

The whole Alec Baldwin voice mail nonsense is really getting old. First off, Kim Basinger is a sanctimonious witch for pulling this stunt. And let’s be honest here, we know she coordinated it - unless she can prove otherwise, which is HIGHLY unlikely. Alec and his lawyers seem to think so too. He has filed legal documents in a Los Angeles court to determine if his ex-wife has violated court order and is in contempt of that court order. If you want the legal mumbo-jumbo TMZ has it.

There is a bigger issue here, and it’s not just about Alec Baldwin, Kim Basinger or their daughter. It’s about how delusional and ridiculous this country has become. I don’t care about Alec Baldwin as a celebrity, in fact, I think most celebrities are idiots. I do care about his role as father being criticized by America, and the need to assail his character because he didn’t want to accept his daughter’s continued disrespect.

And you know what, if they had a preset time to talk on the phone as part of their custody arrangements, it is entirely unacceptable for her and her mother to continually violate that court order without just cause or reason.

He’s her dad. I bet he pays child support. I bet he worries about her and cares about her and wants to maintain a relationship with her. I bet he wants her to meet her obligation in the relationship and answer her friggin’ phone when he calls. Cripes, is that too much to ask?

Sure he’s a hotheaded, big-mouthed, angry dope. And yes, he definitely insulted her beyond what’s acceptable. And you know what, he apologized, and now because his ex-wife’s a totally childish, psychotic manipulator, he’s had to apologize to the world.

Let me ask you something. Have you ever said something you wished you hadn’t? Have you ever done something you wish you hadn’t? Of course, everyone has. Children, contrary to what some idiots in the world think, sometimes behave like brats. Either they’ve had too much sugar, don’t feel well, had a bad day, are in a mood or just plain feel like being big pains in the asses for no damn good reason. It doesn’t matter. But that surely doesn’t excuse them from the behavior, anymore than it does an adult. In fact, it’s a parent’s job to point out a child’s poor behavior and help them correct it. Far as I am concerned, if Alec’s daughter kept ignoring her phone visitation calls with her dad, then that makes her rude and thoughtless — and quite possibly a pig. Who knows about that last one.

I’ve heard worse, by better, more kindly, patient people. So really, let’s get a hold of ourselves. Get off your friggin’ high horse and see this for what it is: a publicity stunt pulled by one angry parent trying to make the other look bad. A cheap shot across the bow. The real victim here besides Ireland for having two knuckleheads for parents, is me. Because I have been forced to explain the obvious to a large number of people who are clearly full of crap.

Ok, I’m not really the victim, but neither is Ireland in this case. She’s 11, and as such she is old enough to own up to her responsibility as a kid and realize she has both a mom and a dad. If she’s good enough to accept his money, then she’s good enough to accept his phone call at a designated time.

Update: Kim Basinger’s own mother has openly defended Alec in the past and accused her daughter of intentionally alienating Alec from his daughter. “My heart is sad for Ireland. She’s the one that’s suffering the most. All this is killing her. I think Kim has tried to alienate Ireland from her father. Alec loves his daughter with all his heart. He really is a family man…I hate what [Kim] is doing.”

Here’s a great article about Alec’s situation and parental alienation.

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Posted by D
Filed under: F'd, Famous Kids, Idiocy

10 Comments »

I agree with you 100% There’s two sides to every story and there are certainly two sides to this one. It’s unfortunate that Baldwin handled this so poorly because I have no doubt in my mind that Basinger is a first class b—- as much as Baldwin is a first class a–.

Comment by John — April 21, 2007 @ 8:35 am

Thanks John, I’m glad at least someone sees the truth in all of this nonsense.

Comment by dmdo1016 — April 21, 2007 @ 2:44 pm

What a tempest in a teacup this thing was, fired up by Kim Bassinger (no doubt) and then hiked to hellish proportions by TMZ. In fact, here is the irony. Alec Baldwin pays child support and alimony to his daughter Ireland and ex-wife Kim Bassinger . . . and the person who leaked the child’s voice-mail rant to the media did it to DAMAGE the actor’s image, and negatively affect his earnings, thereby hurting his ability (perhaps) to PAY future child support, etc.
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Comment by Mae — April 21, 2007 @ 9:29 pm

My heart goes out to Alec Baldwin.
These are the rantings of a man pushed to the edge by a manipulative wife and a presumably rude, ignorant and piggy daughter. Oh, and they can be piggy.
Having endured the often vile behaviour of my own teenagers, I am fully aware of the precipice to which one is pushed at times. I can only imagine how much more vile that must be when there is an ex-partner playing cheap and shitty besmirching games. And opening them up for the whole world to judge!!

I wonder at the people that publicly condemn this conversation? Do they have teenagers? Are they suffering custody battles? Should we pop a microphone into their lounge room?
The sad thing is that this tirade was aired and adjudicated on by the public. This sort of thing goes on in most people’s homes all the time, sadly. While I don’t condone much of what Mr Baldwin said, I can sense his anger, frustration and deep disappointment. I feel genuinely sorry for his apparent entrapment and obvious pain.

Comment by The Domestic Minx — April 22, 2007 @ 3:52 am

Alec Baldwin’s Daughter Is a Disgrace

I don’t care if Alec Baldwin’s daughter is 11 years old or 12 years old or however old she is, she is a disgrace and her treatment of her father is beyond the pale.

Trackback by Jon Swift — April 22, 2007 @ 10:50 am

I feel for Alec, being a single mother myself. Me and my ex never did fight over the finicial support, nor did we fight over custody, or visitation. He is a good father. Our kids are teenagers, my daughter 13, and my son 16 years of age. He has his rules at his home when they visit, and I have my rules when the kids are with me. And even when I have problems with the teens, I call him to take over on the discipline, they seem to listen more with him interacting with the discipline. And sometimes harsh words have to be used to make the teen understand you mean what you say. And hold them(teen) accountable for their behavior.. He is a frustrated father, that seems he can not get the mother - Kim to go along with the program. Kim keeps bring conflict to the table and put her child/teen in the middle of her bitterness towards Alec. It sounds that she has done everything possible to interfer with the daughter/Ireland and father/Alec relationship. If she was a good mother and had her daughters interest at heart. She would make sure her daugher(Ireland)would call her father instead of haveing schedule phone calls. Plus even if they had to be schedule calls make sure she would be recieving the schedule calls.Whether it was the mother or daughter how released the taped phone message to the press. They should be held accountable.. His daughter is old enough to know the difference between right and wrong.. This was WRONG.!! Kids are influence very easy now days.. And Ireland show’s that her mother has influence this kind of behavior for quite sometime.. Shame on you Kim… And as for Alec, you have publicly said, your sorry,to your daughter,along with saying your sorry that your sad fortune of your relationship with your daughter had to be displayed for everyone in the world to judge.. But I hope you still hold your daughter accountable for her actions, for still not excepting the phone call. She should be held accountable, to let her no.. All she had to do is answer the phone,, and none of this would of happened..

But we all know who the colvert here is,,(KIM..) But we all know they are in a custody battle and kim will do what it takes to win. Even influence inappropiate behavior her daughter is doing.. Kim get a job, stay out of the father and daughter relationship.. Kim your credibility as a careing,loving mother has been damaged more then you’ll ever know..

And I hope Alec holds you accountable for your behavior/actions..

Accountable

Comment by Accountable — April 22, 2007 @ 2:48 pm

Well, he definitely is verbally abusive. How can you blame his daughter for his verbal assault?

Perhaps this isn’t just a sample of a one-time blow up. I dont know the whole story but he seems like a classic verbal abuser who lost control. I wouldn’t be surprised if he has scared his daughter shitless.

I agree with the post and others, Kim should never have aired their dirty laundry, for the sake of the daughter.

Also, maybe Ireland will be able to understand the role she played that contributed to this situation once she is old enough.

No relationship compares to that of a daughter and father. I hope they can work it out.

Comment by Moo — April 22, 2007 @ 3:28 pm

Perspective of a proud non-parent: one of the things that is causing great harm to our society is the role children presently play. Children have become temples of their parents’ worship and vessels for their hopes and dreams. I’m not smart enough to explain the hows and the whys, but we’re seeing the effects of our worship of the children and most of them aren’t pretty.

It’s probably not a good thing that 14-year olds married and began life in the adult world at one time in our history, but it says something about de-evolution that most 21-year olds aren’t fit to run their own life let alone teenagers. Again, I don’t think I’m smarter than everybody else. I don’t have kids, but to oversimplify here, the desire to give them everything and expect nothing seems to be prevalent and it is corrosive.

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