Hilary Swank Shares Her Reason For Delaying Having Kids

Hilary Swank recently opened up about why she waited to start having kids.

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The actress is currently pregnant for the first time with twins and explained that she felt “all the elements” had to align.

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She also spoke about how terrible her morning sickness bouts were, saying she’s finally feeling better.

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Swank also confirmed that her twins are due on her late father, Stephen Swank’s birthday, which is a “beautiful coincidence.”

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The actress revealed her father’s death in October 2020 with an Instagram tribute that included a happy photo of them.

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Swank married entrepreneur Philip Schneider in August 2018 after being engaged for almost two years.

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At the time, she described their wedding ceremony as “timeless” and “a dream come true.”

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The “Million Dollar Baby” actress was previously married to actor Chad Lowe for ten years, from 1997 until 2006.

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In an interview after their split, Swank shared that her future family plans would happen at the right time.

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