Lifestyle Travel Celebrity Vacations PHOTO: Ireland Baldwin Makes Her Modeling Debut In a Bikini Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger's daughter makes her modeling debut in a teeny bikini By Alex Apatoff Alex Apatoff Alex Apatoff is the Executive Editor of PEOPLE Digital. She has worked on the style and beauty team and in a cross-departmental role. People Editorial Guidelines Published on April 4, 2013 08:00PM EDT Beckwith/NY Post/Splash News Online It’s only been three weeks since Ireland Baldwin officially kicked off her modeling career, but the leggy 17-year-old has already landed her first high-profile swimsuit editorial, in the New York Post. And while no one’s doubting Baldwin’s natural talents, we’re guessing her famous parents (that would be Alec Baldwin and ex Kim Basinger, who’s playing modeling coach for her daughter) may have helped catapult her into the spotlight so quickly. That’s not to say the young model doesn’t pose like a pro in the photoshoot, wearing an assortment of skimpy swimsuits in N.Y.C.’s 40° weather without looking the least bit chilly. (We bet Kate Upton would be proud!) modeling world, what’s next for Baldwin? Becoming “the next Tina Fey For much more, read Baldwin’s interview in the Post and check out the rest of her swimsuit shots here. Then tell us: What do you think of Baldwin’s first foray into modeling? –Alex Apatoff Close