{"id":1384,"date":"2026-07-20T16:20:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thejoeroganpod.com\/?p=1384"},"modified":"2026-07-20T16:20:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:20:19","slug":"fans-react-to-alec-baldwins-tribute-to-sam-neill-narcissistic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thejoeroganpod.com\/?p=1384","title":{"rendered":"Fans react to Alec Baldwin\u2019s tribute to Sam Neill \u2013 \u201cnarcissistic\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alec Baldwin has come under fire after sharing a video tribute to his late co-star Sam Neill, with many viewers accusing the actor of making the message about himself rather than the late actor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Keep reading to learn more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Actor Sam Neill\u2019s family announced that the beloved\u00a0Jurassic Park<\/em>\u00a0star died unexpectedly at the age of 78 on July 13.<\/p>\n

Actor\u00a0Alec Baldwin\u00a0then made a video tribute to the late actor and said he was \u201cstricken\u201d by the news. However, his nearly three-minute tribute quickly sparked criticism online.<\/p>\n

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In the Instagram video his focus shifted, Baldwin opened by expressing his sadness over Neill\u2019s passing before reflecting on their time filming\u00a0The Hunt for Red October<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Rather than focusing on Neill\u2019s life and legacy, Baldwin spent most of the tribute reminiscing about the 1990 film, describing it as one of the most exciting experiences of his career and recalling working with director John McTiernan and author Tom Clancy.<\/p>\n

Only in the closing moments however, he did return to Neill, saying, \u201cMy love to his family. Rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

The video quickly spread across social media, where many users argued Baldwin barely spoke about his late co-star.<\/p>\n

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\u201cForgot this was a tribute to Sam for a second there\u2026 well 240 seconds to be exact\u201d one person wrote. While another added, \u201cWas this post even about Sam?\u201d<\/p>\n

While another added commenter, \u201cstart with Sam and end of a monologue about himself\u2026really\u201d with another simply saying, \u201cWhat an underwhelming tribute to Sam Neill.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Others called the tribute \u201cself-centered,\u201d with one viewer commenting that it demonstrated why public memorials should remain focused on the person being honored rather than the speaker.<\/p>\n

Neill\u2019s family confirmed the acclaimed New Zealand\u00a0actor\u00a0died surrounded by loved ones in a Sydney hospital.<\/p>\n

In a statement, they\u00a0said\u00a0his\u00a0death came as a shock, noting that he had remained cancer-free after years of health struggles.<\/p>\n

The family thanked the medical staff who cared for him during his final days and asked for privacy as they mourn his loss.<\/p>\n

What do you think about Alec Baldwin\u2019s tribute to Sam Neill? Let us know in the comments section on Facebook.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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