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Swank Addresses Age Backlash
16 Oct
Summary
- Swank received criticism for starting a family in her 40s.
- She shared a story about a woman's negative reaction to her pregnancy.
- The actress reflected on her late father when discussing the criticism.
Hilary Swank has spoken out about the societal judgment women face for becoming mothers later in life. The acclaimed actress, who is pregnant with her third child, addressed criticism surrounding her decision to start a family in her 40s.
In a preview for an upcoming appearance, Swank recounted a particularly impactful story from a woman who criticized her for being "too old." This woman expressed concern that Swank would not be old enough when her children are older, drawing a parallel to her own devastating experience when her father passed away in her early twenties.
Swank's reflection on this criticism also brought to mind her own father, Stephen Michael Swank, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 73. The actress highlighted the double standard where men are not subjected to similar scrutiny for becoming fathers at an older age.
