Eric Braeden Stands with Alec Baldwin Amid Halyna Hutchins Tragedy

As the entertainment industry continues to grapple with the aftermath of the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust, veteran actor Eric Braeden has taken to social media to defend his colleague Alec Baldwin. Braeden, best known for his role as Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless, expressed outrage at the idea of holding actors responsible for the handling of weapons on set. With over six decades of experience in the industry, Braeden emphasized that it is the responsibility of the assistant director and property person to ensure the safety of all cast and crew. He pointed out that as actors, their primary focus is on delivering their performances, not on the technical details of props like guns. Braeden’s passionate defense of Baldwin sheds light on the complex dynamics at play behind the scenes of Hollywood productions.