00:00Alec Baldwin's career decline after fatal Russ shooting.
00:05Disgraced A-lister Alec Baldwin has been reduced to signing autographs for cash at fan conventions alongside failed child stars and other has-beens.
00:14It must be so humiliating for him.
00:16An industry source told RadarOnline.com about the haughty actor, who once commanded a reported $300,000 an episode on the hit sitcom 30 Rock.
00:26He considers himself Hollywood royalty, and now he's been forced to sell himself like a novelty item, said the source.
00:33The star of such critically acclaimed films as The Departed is trying to raise quick cash with personal appearances at Comic-Con events in Rhode Island, Salt Lake City, and San Diego.
00:44Earlier this year, the beaten-down blowhard even sank to hosting the reopening of A Planet Hollywood in Times Square for a reportedly hefty appearance fee.
00:53Sources said the sobering sight signals how radically life has changed for the Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning actor since he accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Helena Hutchins on the set of his film Rust in 2021.
01:08The actor beat involuntary manslaughter charges after the prosecution failed to disclose evidence to the defense.
01:13Still, insiders said the case ruined the actor's reputation in Hollywood, and his finances took a major hit as he reportedly shelled out millions for his defense, with his attorney allegedly charging another client a staggering $2,025 per hour.
01:29There are other signs that the 67-year-old fallen star is desperate for money.
01:33He was reportedly months late paying off the multi-million dollar settlement owed to Hutchins' family in connection with the wrongful death lawsuit her husband brought, according to Variety.
01:43The actor even agreed to do a reality show, The Baldwins, starring his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, 41, and their seven children, just for the whopping $300,000 per episode payday.
01:55Critics called it out as a crass cash grab, and it was quickly canceled due to poor ratings.
02:00Meanwhile, Rust reportedly grossed under $27,000 at the box office, MovieWeb reported.
02:07He and Hilaria have been trying to unload their Hamptons estate, but despite a drastic price drop from $29 million to $11 million, they were forced to take it off the market when they couldn't find a buyer.
02:18They're in a pretty dark place, said the tipster.
02:21Nothing seems to be breaking their way after the trial and the reality show disaster.
02:26This is a far cry from the days when he was the toast of the Oscar parties.
02:30Instead, he's crassly selling what's left of his reputation.
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