Alec Baldwin Finally Returned To "Saturday Night Live" And People Are Sharing Their Thoughts

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Alec famously played Donald Trump during his first presidency, winning him an Emmy in 2017 and two more nominations in 2018 and 2021. He largely stepped away from the show after the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his film Rust, with James Austin Johnson replacing him.

Alec Baldwin, dressed as Donald Trump in a courtroom, speaks behind a wooden podium

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The shooting occurred when a gun Alec was holding for a stunt went off, killing Halyna. Alec was initially charged with involuntary manslaughter, but the case was dismissed in July when it was found that police and prosecutors may have withheld evidence from defense attorneys.

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