Stephen Baldwin Shows Support for Brother Alec Baldwin as His Rust Trial Gets Underway

Stephen Baldwin was seen sitting with Alec Baldwin’s wife Hilaria Baldwin as opening statements were made in the actor’s New Mexico criminal trial on July 10

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Tommy McArdle
Updated on July 10, 2024 05:04PM EDT
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Stephen Baldwin is in New Mexico to support his brother Alec Baldwin during his criminal trial.

Stephen, 58, was seen sitting next to Alec’s wife Hilaria Baldwin at the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Wednesday, July 10, as Alec’s involuntary manslaughter trial got underway. Alec is facing charges stemming from the 2021 fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Western movie Rust. Stephen was also joined by his and Alec’s sister, Beth Keuchler, 69, in the courthouse.

Stephen and Hilaria, 40, could be seen sitting among other attendees in a row behind Alec, 66, as the trial opened with statements from both Alec’s attorneys and prosecutors on Wednesday. Hilaria, whom Alec has been married to since 2012 and shares seven children with, was also present at the courthouse with her husband and two of their children for jury selection on Tuesday, July 9.

Stephen, an actor best known for his roles in The Usual Suspects and Born on the Fourth of July, among other movies, is the youngest of Alec’s three brothers, each of whom are actors. The family also includes brothers Daniel, 63, and Billy, 61, as well as two sisters, Beth Keuchler and Jane, 59.

Stephen Baldwin listens during his brother, actor Alec Baldwin's hearing at Santa Fe County District Court on July 10, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Stephen Baldwin on July 10, 2024.ROSS D. FRANKLIN – POOL/GETTY

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A source recently told PEOPLE that while Alec intended to take on his criminal trial alone, his family will remain by his side throughout the proceedings. He faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted.

“Alec wants to put on a brave face and go to the trial alone, but his family will be present to support him,” the source said.

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Alec Baldwin and Stephen Baldwin attends the 2011 Actors Fund Gala at Marriot Marquis
Alec Baldwin and Stephen Baldwin on May 23, 2011.T ROTH/WIREIMAGE

Alec’s criminal trial comes six months after he submitted a not guilty plea in January, shortly after a grand jury indicted him on the involuntary manslaughter charge. The same source recently told PEOPLE that the actor is  “stressed” and “understandably worried” about the trial, especially after Rust‘s armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to the maximum penalty of 18 months of incarceration during her April 15 sentencing hearing.

He has an excellent legal team,” the source said at the time. “I don’t think anyone is thinking jail time, but given the decision for Ms. Gutierrez-Reed it’s hard to know.”