By Mark Gray
1:39pm PDT, Oct 22, 2021
Utter tragedy occurred on the set of Alec Baldwin's western film "Rust" after he fired a prop gun that resulted in the death of director of photography Halyna Hutchins on Oct. 21, 2021. The film's director, Joel Souza, was also injured and hospitalized. "The entire cast and crew has been absolutely devastated by today's tragedy, and we send our deepest condolences to Halyna's family and loved ones," a spokesperson for Rust Movies Production LLC told Deadline in a statement. Production on the Santa Fe, New Mexico, set has been halted while police investigate. Alec was questioned and released, and no arrests or charges have been filed. Following the shocking incident, many in Hollywood who knew the cinematographer reacted on social media. Click through to see how Halyna is being remembered by the entertainment world…
"There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I'm fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna." —Alec Baldwin
"Our hearts go out to the family of Halyna Hutchins and to Joel Souza and all involved in the incident on 'Rust.' No one should ever be killed by a gun on a film set. Period." –the family of Brandon Lee, who was accidentally shot and killed by a prop gun in 1993 while filming "The Crow"
"Asking for your prayers tonight. Friends, not much can be said other than please pray for all involved in the wake of this tragic accident. Thank you." –Stephen Baldwin, Alec Baldwin's brother
"I'm in shock. I was so lucky to have had Halyna Hutchins as my DP on Archenemy. An incredible talent & great person. I can't believe this could happen in this day and age… gunfire from a prop gun could kill a crew member? What a horrible tragedy. My heart goes out to her family" —Joe Manganiello
"My heart goes out to Halyna Hutchins family. What a heartbreaking loss. Sending prayers to Joel Souza. I'm sure everyone is devastated." –Patricia Arquette
"Absolutely horrifying and devastating news about cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins. My heart goes out to her family." –Elijah Wood
"A prop gun was handed to him . He used it in the scene. Then- a catastrophic event happened where Halnya Hutchins lost her life and Joel Souza was injured. I am praying for all of their families." –Debra Messing
"May you Rest in power and beauty always Halyna Hutchins" –Rosanna Arquette
"I'm gutted. This is beyond a tragedy and there are so many rules in place to make sure this can't happen. I can't even fathom how this is possible. So many people had to be negligent. This is a crime. Halyna was a tremendous talent. I'm sick to my stomach."–Paul Scheer
"I am so saddened to hear about the tragic event taking Halyna Hutchins life on a movie set yesterday in New Mexico. My cast & crew has everyone affected in our deepest prayers, especially for Halyna's loved ones." –Gina Carano
"My greatest fear is that someone will be fatally hurt on one of my sets. I pray this will never happen. My heart goes out to all of those affected by the tragedy today on Rust, especially Halyna Hutchins & her family." –James Gunn
"Sorrow and absolute horror that cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on set. This should never have happened. Thoughts with her family and friends." –Mia Farrow
"Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Halyna Hutchins. Crew should never be unsafe on set and when they are there is always a clearly definable reason why. #IASolidarity" –Alex Winter
"A lot of sadness on the @cwsupermanlois set tonight. Film & television crews work so hard and their safety needs to be ensured. My heart breaks for Halyna Hutchins, her family, the Rust crew, and everyone affected by this horrific (and likely preventable) tragedy." –Bitsie Tulloch
"Overheard: If you want to really understand that there is no soul to the GOP, on Twitter its ghouls from JD Vance to Lauren Boebert are gleefully mocking Alec Baldwin for the tragedy that occurred on set." –George Takei
"If it's true that Alec Baldwin was handed a prop gun containing live rounds of ammunition, then the focus of people's ire shouldn't be on the guy who innocently fired it without knowing – but whoever gave it to him, and must have known." –Piers Morgan
"You really have to be the most ghoulish, heartless, shittiest excuse for a human being to use a tragic accident that cost a young woman her life, to attempt to crack a joke at @AlecBaldwin's expense." –Ana Navarro-Cardenas, responding to a congresswoman's tweet
