Hilary Swank, 48, And Husband Welcome Twins!

Asma Irshad
Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider at the Golden Globes
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Hilary Swank has given birth to twins, a boy and a girl, and announced the fantastic news on Instagram on Easter Sunday.

The Couple Welcomed Their Babies

Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider looking in each other's eyes with love
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Swank and her husband, Philip Schneider, welcomed their first two children, a baby girl and a newborn boy.

She Posted A Picture On Instagram

Hilary Swank watching sunset while holding her newborn twins
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On Instagram, she posted a photo of herself from behind, with the infants' heads visible as she carried them in her arms while watching the sunset over the ocean.

Caption Of Her Instagram Post

Caption of Instagram post of Hilary Swank
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Swank captioned the Instagram post with two angel emojis, "It wasn't easy. But boy (and girl!), was it worth it, Happy Easter! 🐣🐣 Posting from pure Heaven. 🙌🏽"

She Didn't Show The Babies' Face

Swank hiding the face of her babies
instagram | Hilary Swank

Swank kept the babies' faces hidden from the camera and didn't reveal any other details, including when they were born, according to Entertainment Tonight.

Swank Revealed About Her Twins On A Show

During an interview on Good Morning America on October 2022, the Alaska Daily actress revealed she was expecting twins.

It Was Her Dream To Be A Mother

Hilary Swank looking beautiful in light makeup
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The 48-year-old actor revealed at the time that being a mother was a dream come true for her. She said, "This is something that I've been wanting for a long time, and my next thing is I'm going to be a mom — and not just of one, but of two."

Twins Run In Her Family

Swank also appeared on Live With Kelly and Ryan on the same day, revealing that twins run in both her and Schneider's families.

Twins In The Lineage

Hilary Swank and her husband posing at an event
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"It's double excitement," she explained. "My grandmother was a twin, and my husband's grandmother was a twin, so we have twins in our lineage."

Celebrities Said Congratulations

Celebrities congratulation Hilary Swank for having twins
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Many celebrities said congratulations on her post. Najwa Zebian commented, "Aaaaahhhh!!!!! Congratulations."

"I can’t stop staring at this beauty ♥️♥️," Mariska Hargitay added.

Clara Guard wrote, "Congratulations and welcome little million dollar babies!! 🐣❤️."

Fans Send Their Wishes

A fan congratulating the couple, Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider,for having twins
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Fans also commented and congratulated the new mom. One fan wrote, "Congrats to you and hubby. God bless them. I also have boy/girl Twins they’re going to be 5 in May what a beautiful double Joy you’re both in for all worth it. Blessings ❤️❤️."

Fans Are Happy For Her

Fans showing love
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Another fan said, "Congratulations!!! Love this post! Soak up every min! It truly flies by. I heard that all the time. It made me mad that folks said it so much. Now mine is 24 and 26, and I'd give anything to go back. It does go too fast."

"So happy and thrilled for you!" a third said. "You're gonna be an awesome mum!"

She Shared Photos Of Her Baby Bump

Following the announcement, she shared many Instagram photos of her growing baby belly throughout Halloween and Christmas to keep followers updated on her progress.

Her Little Joke

Before giving birth, she joked with followers on social media by asking if she should give birth while singing Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It."

Swank Was Waiting For The Right Time

Hilary Swank looking amazing in her bangs and blue blazer
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Hilary told Extra last year that she waited until her late 40s to have children because "I was having a career and not having the right relationship until... four years ago, and all the elements needed to come together and be right."

Swank Thought About It As A Young Girl

She said, "It’s just something I thought about even as a young girl. It’s something that was on my mind, so it’s nice to be here and just be pregnant."

Swank And Schneider's Wedding

Hilar Swank  and her husband smiling and posing for the picture
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In 2018, Swank married Philip Schneider. The duo met on a blind date set up by Misha Collins' wife.

Their First Date Lasted Over 12 Hours

Hilary Swank and husband Philip Schneider walking on the street, hands in hand, and smiles on the face while wearing cool outfits
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Swank and Schneider had so much fun together that their first date lasted over 12 hours, according to Collins' wife, Victoria Vantoch.

The Couple Avoided The Press

Love is in the air. Hilary Swank and husband smiling and looking at each other
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However, Swank, an Oscar-winning actor, and her businessman husband Schneider maintain a low profile by avoiding the press and disclosing as little personal information as possible.

Swank's Latest TV Series

Hilary Swank on the cover of her TV series Alaska Daily
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Swank now appears in the television series Alaska Daily, in which she portrays a New York-based journalist called Eileen, who relocates to Alaska. It is available on Hulu, Amazon Prime, and ABC.com.