Pregnant Hilary Swank Shares First Bump Photo as She Reveals Meaningful Due Date for Her Twins

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo: Hilary Swank Instagram

Hilary Swankis opening up about a sentimental sign in her pregnancy.

Appearing on a new episode ofThe Drew Barrymore Show, airing Friday, the pregnantOscar-winning actress, 48, reveals that her twins are due on her late father’s birthday.

“You just announced that your father has passed away one year ago and this miracle is happening,” Barrymore says while talking to Swank about the pregnancy in a preview of Friday’s episode.

“Yeah, I know,” Swank responds.

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Swank commemorated the one-year anniversary of her father’s death just four days before sharing her pregnancy news with the world.

“I can’t believe it’s been a year since you’ve transitioned,” she captioned anInstagramcompilation of different moments from her father’s life. “You are missed beyond measure and forever in my heart.♥️”

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Swank announced Wednesday onGood Morning Americathat she andhusband Philip Schneiderare expecting twins.

“This is something that I’ve been wanting for a long time and my next thing isI’m gonna be a mom,” said Swank. “And not just of one, but of two. I can’t believe it.”

Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider.Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic

Swank appeared onLive with Kelly and Ryanshortly after herGMAinterview, saying of her pregnancy, “I’m feeling great right now, even with the time — you know, I’m on Pacific time, so I’m a little cross-eyed with that. But I’m feeling good right now.”

Swank went on to reveal that twins run in both her family and Schneider’s, and that she is “so excited” for the next phase.

“It’s such a blessing. It’s a total miracle. It’s unbelievable,” she said.

Swank and Schneider, a social venture entrepreneur,tied the knot in August 2018, almost two years after the two were first spotted together in November 2016.

source: people.com