For four decades, Alec Baldwin has been entertaining audiences both on the small and big screen.

He soon made it into primetime soaps on “Knots Landing.”

Baldwin’s first wife was actress Kim Bassinger.

Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin posing

The pair wed in 1993 and had one daughter, Ireland Eliesse.

Alec used what some may consider a classic line when he introduced himself but it worked.

she said, before the pair started chatting.

Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin

Baldwin toldElle Decorthat their 26-year age difference has contributed to their differing parenting styles.

“It’s a generational thing,” Alex explained.

My father was like ‘Oh, I’ll make you understand!’

Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin with their kids

But [Hilaria] is the best mommy, she respects them, she honors them."