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Swank, Mom of Ill Boys Make Peace After Airport Tiff
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Hilary Swank apologized to a mother after a viral airport dispute.
- The mother's sons have terminal Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
- Swank has a personal connection to the disease, aiding reconciliation.
Oscar winner Hilary Swank has reconciled with Jada Bafus, the mother of two terminally ill boys, following an alleged airport confrontation at LAX. Bafus initially shared an account of the incident on Instagram, where she claimed Swank accused her of taking photos of her twins. The encounter occurred as Bafus was embarking on a Make-A-Wish trip with her sons, Mason, 7, and Jack, 4, who both have Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Following the viral post, Swank initiated contact with Bafus through an Instagram direct message, expressing sympathy and praise for the family's situation. This outreach led to a mutual apology between the two women. Bafus has since described the incident as a "human misunderstanding" between "two triggered mothers" and acknowledged Swank's protective instincts towards her own children.
Bafus revealed that Swank has a personal connection to Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which fostered a deeper understanding and empathy between them. Despite the stressful start to their trip, Bafus confirmed that her sons thoroughly enjoyed their Make-A-Wish visit to Disneyland.
