Hilary Swank: Biography in Details
Who is Hilary Swank?
Hilary Swank is a two-time Academy Awards winner American actress and producer.
She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007.
Hilary Swankis mainly known for her role in The Karate Kid franchise and ‘Million Dollar Baby’.
Hilary Swank: Early life, Childhood, and Education
Hilary was born on 30 July 1974, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Her nationality is American and her ethnicity is mixed(English and German).
She is the second child of Judy Kay(mother) who was a secretary and a dancer and Michael Swank(father) who was a Chief Master Sergeant and later a traveling salesman.
Hilary Swank moved to the trailer park in Bellingham, Washington when she was six.
Her role in acting came when she was 9 years old when she started in ‘The Jungle Book.
The relationship between her parents did not work out and they separated when Hilary was 15.
Her mother was always supportive of her in every step of her life.
Her mom moved with her to Los Angeles for her career.
Financially at rock bottom, renting an apartment was beyond option for them.
They had to live in their car until her mother was able to rent an apartment.
In which school did Hilary Swank attend?
Hilary Swank was enrolled in Happy Valley Elementary, Fairhaven Middle, then Sehome High School until the age of 16.
She competed in the Junior Olympics and Washington State Championships in swimming.
Hilary attended South Pasadena High School in California but eventually dropped out due to her ADHD and her lack of interest.
She said that since her childhood, she was able to connect with the characters of the books and the movies, which as she believes, is what made her drawn to show business initially.
Hilary Swank: Professional Life, Career, and Awards
Hilary made her debut through a small role in ‘Buffy The Vampire slayer’. Her first lead role was in the fourth movie of ‘The Karate Kid’ franchise ‘The Next Karate Kid’.
Later she appeared in ‘Kounterfeit’ along with the British actor Bruce Payne.
Her dedication to playing the role in ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ has been an inspiration for other actors and directors in the show business.
Hilary Swank role in the movie was critically acclaimed. Her performance was termed the best female performance of that year by many critics.
She won the Golden Globes and Oscar for best actress for the same movie.
Her performance in 2004’s movie ‘Million Dollar Baby’ earned her another Oscar.
Since gaining two Academy Awards, she has had a reputable name in the Hollywood Business due to her versatility in acting.
She has appeared in 43 movies and TV shows throughout her career. ‘Logan Lucky’, ’55 Steps’, ‘Spark’, ‘You’re Not You’, ‘Mary and Martha’, ‘Conviction’, ‘Amelia’,’ P.S. I Love You’, ‘The Reaping’, ‘Birds of America’, ‘The Core’, ‘Insomnia’, ‘The Gift’, ‘Growing Pains’, ‘Evening Shade’, ‘Dying to Belong’ are some of the notable movies and TV shows that she has been involved in.
Hilary Swank has won 57 wins and has been nominated 40 times for various categories.
She has won Bambi Awards, BSFC Awards, Critics Choice awards, CFCA Awards, DVDX Awards, and other multiple awards.
These nominations in various awards for different categories have made her one of the most successful actresses in show business.
Hilary Swank: Social Media Profile
Hilary Swank is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
She has around 12.6 followers on Facebook. She has more than 1.1 million followers on Instagram and has more than 38 k followers on Twitter.
Is Hilary Swank involved in any rumors or controversies?
Hilary Swank was a part of the controversy regarding Human Rights.
She attracted controversy when she attended an event in Chechnya’s capital Grozny.
Ramzan Kadyrov, the president of Chechnya had been accused of human rights violations.
She later apologized and said she “deeply regrets” taking part in the event.
She came to the media attention when she was rumored to be the next Bond girl in the James Bond movie.
Hilary Swank: Body Measurements
She has a good height of 5 feet 6 inches with a body weight of 55kg.
Her hair color is Golden brown and her eye color is light brown.
Her bra size is 32B, her shoe size is 9 US and her dress size is 2 US. She has a well-shaped body of 34-24-35 inches.
Hilary Swank’s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | August | Sunday |
| 2025 | August | Monday |
| 2026 | August | Tuesday |
| 2027 | August | Wednesday |
| 2028 | August | Friday |
Hilary Swank’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | July | Tuesday |
| 2025 | July | Wednesday |
| 2026 | July | Thursday |
| 2027 | July | Friday |
| 2028 | July | Sunday |