Hilary Swank

Hilary Ann Swank is an American actress and film producer. She first became known in 1992 for her role on the television series Camp Wilder and made her film debut with a minor role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She then had her breakthrough for starring as Julie Pierce in The Next Karate Kid, the fourth installment of The Karate Kid franchise, and as Carly Reynolds on the eighth season of Beverly Hills, 90210. Swank came to international recognition for her performances as Brandon Teena, a transgender man, in Kimberly Peirce's Boys Don't Cry, and as Maggie Fitzgerald, an aspiring boxer, in Clint Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby. Both performances earned her critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Actress. She was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2005. Swank later ventured into producing with the films Amelia, Conviction, You're Not You, and What They Had, in all of which she also starred.

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Hilary Swank looks chic in a belted brown dress as she puts on a loved-up display with her husband Philip Schneider at Miu Miu bash in Paris

Hilary Swank makes her runway debut at Miu Miu show during Paris Fashion Week as Camila Cabello and Kiernan Shipka rock tartan kilts on the front row

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Hilary Swank reveals it would be a 'great opportunity' for a trans actor to play her Oscar-winning role in Boys Don't Cry

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Kelly Clarkson shows off her incredible weight loss in a flirty black dress as she chats with Hilary Swank about her new movie Ordinary Angels

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Hilary Swank, 49, dazzles in busty off-shoulder scarlet gown as she leads stars at the premiere of her new film Ordinary Angels in New York

Hilary Swank discusses parenting 10-month-old twins Aya and Ohm at premiere of Ordinary Angels in NYC

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Hilary Swank is a vision in white as she promotes her new faith-based movie Ordinary Angels

Hilary Swank pays emotional tribute to her father Stephen Swank two years after his death: 'I love you forever'

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Hilary Swank Stars in Second Trailer for 'Ordinary Angels' - Watch!

Hilary Swank Is Celebrating 'Happiest' 49th Birthday After Welcoming Twins

Vertical Acquires Crime Thriller ‘Mother’s Milk’ Starring Hilary Swank, Olivia Cooke & Jack Reynor

Hilary Swank Has Been 'Transformed' by Motherhood: She's 'Ecstatic'

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