13) Alec Baldwin’s Rust Shooting Incident (2021)
During the filming of Rust in 2021, Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun that fatally wounded cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. Investigations revealed that the gun contained live ammunition, though it was supposed to be safe for use. Crew members had previously raised concerns about unsafe working conditions on the set. Baldwin claimed he did not pull the trigger, which added to the controversy. The incident led to lawsuits from Hutchins’s family and scrutiny of safety protocols on film sets, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
Edited by Zainab Shaikh
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