Alec Baldwin says Woody Allen backlash is 'unfair and sad'

Ugh. Don't.
 By 
Shannon Connellan
 on 
Alec Baldwin says Woody Allen backlash is 'unfair and sad'
Credit: TIZIANA FABI/AFP/Getty Images

Woody Allen, who was accused of sexual assault by his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow, has a new public supporter in Alec Baldwin.

Baldwin hopped on Twitter on Tuesday to broadcast his two cents on the situation, writing that working with Allen three times "was one of the privileges of my career," and that the backlash against him is "unfair and sad."

Dylan Farrow, who was adopted by Allen and actress Mia Farrow, says Allen sexually assaulted her in the attic when she was 7 years old. She first publicly accused Allen of the assault in a 2014 open letter published by the New York Times, in which she said he'd often "place his head in my naked lap and breathe in and breathe out."

Allen has adamantly disputed her account.

"Woody Allen was investigated forensically by two states (NY and CT) and no charges were filed," tweeted Baldwin, who worked with Allen on 2012's To Rome with Love. "The renunciation of him and his work, no doubt, has some purpose. But it’s unfair and sad to me."

Yes, a custody judge in the '90s could not conclude whether Allen molested Farrow, and the case did not go to criminal trial. But that does not mean that Farrow's claims can be entirely dismissed. Justice Elliott Wilk said during the ruling, "We will probably never know what occurred on August 4, 1992...[but] Mr. Allen’s behavior toward Dylan was grossly inappropriate and...measures must be taken to protect her.”

A few hours later on Tuesday, Baldwin added, "Is it possible to support survivors of pedophilia and sexual assault/abuse and also believe that WA is innocent? I think so."

Farrow, who recently slammed supporters of the Time's Up movement who continue to work with Allen, will appear in her first television interview on Thursday, Jan. 18. She talked to CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King about the allegations, and spoke about Hollywood's Time's Up movement.

“I am credible, and I am telling the truth, and I think it’s important that people realize that one victim, one accuser, matters. And that they are enough to change things,” the press release quotes Farrow as saying.

With multiple stars, including Greta Gerwig and Mira Sorvino, speaking out in support of Farrow in recent weeks, Baldwin could end up on the wrong side of history.

Topics Celebrities

A photo portrait of a journalist with blonde hair and a band t-shirt.
Shannon Connellan
UK Editor

Shannon Connellan is Mashable's UK Editor based in London, formerly Mashable's Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives in the Creel House. A Tomatometer-approved critic, Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and Australian horror.

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
Discord delays age verification rollout after privacy backlash
The Discord app can be seen on the display of a smartphone.

OpenAI updates Department of War deal after backlash
The OpenAI logo appears on the screen of a smartphone placed on a reflective surface where the seal of the United States Department of War (Department of Defense) is projected.


Steven Spielberg praises ballet and opera at SXSW amid Timothée Chalamet backlash
Timothée Chalamet and Steven Spielberg

Trump celebrated the men's hockey gold. The women were the punchline.
Gold medalist Hilary Knight #21 of Team United States celebrates after the medal ceremony for Women's Ice Hockey after the Women's Gold Medal match between the United States and Canada

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone


What's new to streaming this week? (April 3, 2026)
A composite of images from film and TV streaming this week.

Google launches Gemma 4, a new open-source model: How to try it
Google Gemma
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!