Alec Baldwin’s Sam Neill Tribute is a Total Dud—And People Are MAD
Published July 15, 2026 at 5:40 am
Alec Baldwin just got dragged for releasing what might be the laziest celebrity tribute video ever. The actor posted a video honoring his late Hunt for Red October co-star Sam Neill, who died earlier this year—but here’s the problem: the tribute is basically nonexistent.
One viewer perfectly summed up the chaos: “I kept skipping ahead in the video 10-15 seconds at a time, waiting for the tribute.” Turns out Baldwin’s video was mostly filler, with Neill barely getting a mention in what should’ve been a heartfelt moment. The backlash was swift and brutal, with fans and critics calling out the bare minimum energy.
For context, Neill and Baldwin worked together on the 1990 submarine thriller, which became a cult classic. You’d think that shared cinematic history would warrant more than a throwaway nod in a tribute video. Instead, Baldwin apparently dropped something that felt phoned in and impersonal—not exactly the vibe you want when honoring a late colleague.
The internet had opinions. And they weren’t kind. Baldwin’s attempt to pay respects backfired spectacularly, turning what should’ve been a touching moment into yet another celebrity miss.
