Alec Baldwin sympathises with Louis Tomlinson over his recent bust-up at LAX airport.
Alec Baldwin
The One Direction star has been released on bail after an altercation with a paparazzo and two girls at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday (03.03.17), and Alec has admitted he can understand Louis' reaction to the situation.
He said: "You have to remember, Louis lost his mum recently, he's been through a grieving process.
"And then you've got these two crazy fans who now seem to be boasting that they've caused this scene. What sort of fans are you?"
Despite this, the 58-year-old actor admitted Louis made a mistake by responding to the provocation and urged young stars to invest their money in a proper security team.
He told 'Good Morning Britain': "It's never a good idea to respond.
"But if you do, I say to people, they got the better of you, and try to do better.
"When you are young and you don't have a wife or especially children take my advice, use that money now for a bodyguard."
Louis was with his girlfriend Eleanor Calder when the dramatic incident occurred.
The 25-year-old British star was arrested and booked for simple battery, and was originally released on $20.000 bail.
However, Louis won't have to pay the sum unless he fails to attend court in Los Angeles on March 29.
Meanwhile, Martin Singer, Louis' lawyer, has insisted the singer was not to blame for the altercation taking place.
He said: "The paparazzi provoked and caused the altercation that occurred with Louis. It's not the first time that a paparazzi has created an altercation with a celebrity.
"While the altercation was going on with the paparazzi, three other individuals were attacking his girlfriend during this incident and he came to her defence."
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