Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank

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Biography

Hilary Ann Swank is an American actress and film producer. Known for her leading roles in film, she has received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, an Actor Award, two Critics' Choice Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards as well as nomination for a BAFTA Award.

"It's how you look at beauty. Is it only an outward appearance with hair and makeup and a hot body, or is it something deeper than that?"

Hilary Swank

"I don't think people should have boundaries put on them, by themselves or society or another gender, because it's our birthright to experience life in whatever way we feel best suits us."

Hilary Swank

"I took 'P.S. I Love You' thinking it was going to be a little funny, and I ended up crying every day on that film."

Hilary Swank

"Learning how to fly, for me, was so euphoric."

Hilary Swank

"I don't think people should have boundaries put on them, by themselves or society or another gender, because it's our birthright to experience life in whatever way we feel best suits us."

Hilary Swank

"I love to travel. I'm a curious person."

Hilary Swank

"The truth is, after Boys Don't Cry, I realized how few and far between the great roles are. I am beyond thankful for finding Million Dollar Baby."

Hilary Swank

"I’m always scared to death that I won’t do a role justice. But fear can be a great motivator."

Hilary Swank

"I ended up dropping out of high school. I'm a high school dropout, which I'm not proud to say, ... I had some teachers that I still think of fondly and were amazing to me. But I had other teachers who said, 'You know what? This dream of yours is a hobby. When are you going to give it up?' I had teachers who I could tell didn't want to be there. And I just couldn't get inspired by someone who didn't want to be there"

Hilary Swank

"One thing I've learned: you never know where life is taking you, but it's taking you."

Hilary Swank