Pregnant Hilary Swank responds to backlash about women having babies later in life
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Key Points:
- Hilary Swank addressed societal double standards regarding women having children at an older age, highlighting the backlash she faced compared to men who have children later in life without similar criticism.
- In an upcoming interview with Drew Barrymore, Swank shared her experience of being judged for having twins at 48 and reflected on a poignant conversation with a woman who criticized her age but had lost her father early in life.
- Swank emphasized empathy over offense, relating to the woman's loss by expressing that she values having had her father, despite his passing, more than not having him at all.
- The actress announced her third pregnancy at age 52 on Instagram with a creative glow stick-themed video, revealing the baby bump and playfully referring to the pregnancy as her next "project."
- Swank was recently seen on Drew Barrymore's talk show in New York City, proudly showcasing her bare baby bump to the public.
