Hilary Swank, 50, Shares Rare Photo of One of Her 1-Year-Old Twins

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Hilary Swank made the holidays even sweeter with a rare glimpse into mom life — and fans can’t get enough. On Sunday, December 29, the 50-year-old Hollywood icon took to Instagram with a snap of herself standing in front of a Christmas tree. Hilary Swank walks the runway during the Miu Miu Paris Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 01, 2024 in Paris, France. Fast forward to December, turned heads on social… Hilary Swank walks the runway during the Miu Miu Paris Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 01, 2024 in Paris, France. Fast forward to December, turned heads on social media with a sweet holiday snap, offering a rare peek at one of her 1-year-old twins. Victor Boyko/Getty Images While Swank rocked a red sweater with white cuffs, one of her 1-year-old twins stole the show, diaper-clad and completely mesmerized by the ornaments. “Happy Holidays to you all ?,” her caption read. “So grateful for this community. Wishing everyone a restful and restorative time, as best as possible anyway, as we all navigate all we juggle.” Swank also took a moment to acknowledge the challenges many face during the holidays, sharing love with caregivers and those grieving. “Feeling so connected to all the caregivers out there who keep so many balls in the air and have little time for themselves,” she wrote. “Massive love to you all ???.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hilary Swank (@hilaryswank) After the post hit social media, it didn’t take long for fans to react in the comments section. “Love this ? I’m dealing with loss, and it is so hard this time of the year ?,” one person shared. “?? Happy Holidays to you & yours. Parenthood is a whole other animal. There will be times you will ask, ‘What did we do with all our spare time before children?’ ????,” another added. “So happy for you and keeping your kids out of the spotlight,” chimed in a third. “Too adorable. Happy Holidays,” wrote another. The Million Dollar Baby star welcomed her fraternal twins in April 2023 with husband Philip Schneider. “[Hilary] feels like she hit the jackpot with having a boy and a girl,” an insider told Us Weekly at the time. “She can’t wait to start this next chapter with her family. She feels beyond blessed to have gotten everything she ever wanted.” Swank and Schneider began dating in 2016 and got engaged a year and a half later. In August 2018, they exchanged vows in a private ceremony in California. The Oscar-winning actress (who was previously married to Chad Lowe from 1997 to 2006) described the day to Vogue as “timeless,” adding, “It was truly a dream come true.”