People dislike Hilaria Baldwin primarily due to several controversies and criticisms around her public persona and behavior. Key reasons include:
- She was involved in a scandal revealing she was not Spanish as she had long claimed but instead was born and raised in Boston. Critics saw this as cultural appropriation and deception, and she faced backlash for not correcting media representing her as a Latina or Spanish.
- Her continued use of a Spanish accent even after the scandal has drawn ridicule and criticism, with some accusing her of faking it for attention. She has explained it partly as a nervous habit and related to her bilingual upbringing.
- Many see her as dishonest or fake for the perceived misrepresentations of her identity, background, and qualifications, including claims about her career as a yoga instructor and wellness expert. There are accusations of lying about personal history and professional credentials.
- Some critics find her personality and behavior off-putting or unpleasant, describing her as needy, dishonest, rude, and attention-seeking. She was criticized for public interactions including a rude moment with her husband Alec Baldwin during interviews.
- Her and Alec Baldwin's reality show was a flop and drew negative reception partly due to the tragedies surrounding Alec and perceived lack of empathy, which also affected her public image.
- Some perceive her social media presence and public defense against criticism as victim playing rather than accountability.
In short, the negative perception stems from controversies around her identity claims, accent, honesty, behavior, and public image management, making her a polarizing and often disliked figure in some circles.
