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Hilary Swank: 52 & Pregnant, Defies Age Critics
16 Oct
Summary
- Hilary Swank, 52, is pregnant and facing criticism for older motherhood.
- She highlighted the double standard for older mothers versus fathers.
- Swank welcomed twins with her husband in 2023.
Actress Hilary Swank is addressing public criticism regarding her decision to have children later in life. The two-time Oscar winner, who is 52 and recently announced her third pregnancy, has spoken out about the societal double standards women face. Swank pointed out the "weird" disparity where older mothers receive backlash, while men do not face similar scrutiny.
During an interview, Swank shared a personal anecdote where a woman criticized her for becoming a mother at an older age. Swank, who welcomed twins Aya and Ohm with husband Philip Schneider in 2023, reflected on the value of deeply loved experiences, even if they feel too short.
Swank announced her latest pregnancy on Instagram with a family video, playfully captioning it that her "project" releases in December. She has since been seen proudly displaying her baby bump, reigniting conversations about societal expectations for parents.
