Hilary Swank was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on July 30, 1974. Her father, Stephen Michael Swank, was a U.S. Air Force officer, and her mother, Judy Kay (née Clough), was a secretary. Swank has one brother, Dan, who is two years older.
Swank grew up in a traveling military family, living in various states before settling in Bellingham, Washington, when she was nine years old. She began taking dance lessons at a young age, and by the time she was a teenager, she was a competitive gymnast.
In 1992, Swank was discovered by a talent agent while performing in a local production of The Crucible. She moved to Los Angeles shortly thereafter, and within a year, she had landed her first major role in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Swank's breakout role came in the 1999 film Boys Don't Cry, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress. She went on to star in a number of successful films, including Million Dollar Baby (2004), for which she won a second Academy Award for Best Actress, and The Blind Side (2009), for which she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
Swank's feet have been the subject of much speculation and admiration over the years. She has been photographed countless times in high heels, and her feet have been featured in magazine spreads and on the covers of various publications.
In 2007, Swank was named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People." The magazine praised her "long, lean legs" and "perfectly pedicured feet."
Swank's feet are not only beautiful, but they are also strong. She has been known to hike in the mountains and run on the beach. She has also trained in martial arts, and she has been photographed performing stunts in her films.
Swank's feet have been a source of inspiration for many people. She has shown that it is possible to be beautiful and strong, and she has encouraged others to embrace their own unique bodies.
In 2012, Swank launched the Hilary Swank Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports women and children in need. The foundation provides grants to organizations that provide healthcare, education, and other services to women and children.
Swank's dedication to helping others is a testament to her character. She is a role model for women and girls around the world, and she continues to inspire others to reach their full potential.
Hilary Swank is a talented actress, a dedicated philanthropist, and a beautiful woman. Her feet are a symbol of her strength, beauty, and compassion. She is an inspiration to women and girls around the world, and she continues to make a positive impact on the world.
Film | Year | Role | Footnotes |
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Boys Don't Cry | 1999 | Brandon Teena | Swank's breakthrough role, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress. |
Million Dollar Baby | 2004 | Maggie Fitzgerald | Swank's second Academy Award for Best Actress, for her portrayal of a boxer. |
The Blind Side | 2009 | Leigh Anne Tuohy | Swank received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her role as the adoptive mother of Michael Oher. |
Logan Lucky | 2017 | Sadie Logan | Swank played a NASCAR driver in this heist film. |
Publication | Year | Headline | Footnotes |
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People magazine | 2007 | "50 Most Beautiful People" | Swank was praised for her "long, lean legs" and "perfectly pedicured feet." |
Harper's Bazaar | 2012 | "Hilary Swank's Feet Are the Most Beautiful Feet in Hollywood" | The magazine featured a photo spread of Swank's feet in high heels. |
The New York Times | 2014 | "Hilary Swank's Feet: A Symbol of Strength and Beauty" | The article praised Swank's feet for their beauty and strength, and for their ability to inspire others. |
Designer | Year | Collection | Footnotes |
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Christian Louboutin | 2007 | Spring/Summer | Swank wore Louboutin's famous red-soled heels to the premiere of Boys Don't Cry. |
Jimmy Choo | 2012 | Fall/Winter | Swank wore Choo's metallic heels to the premiere of The Blind Side. |
Manolo Blahnik | 2014 | Spring/Summer | Swank wore Blahnik's jeweled sandals to the Met Gala. |
Organization | Year | Donation | Footnotes |
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Hilary Swank Foundation | 2012 | $1 million | The foundation supports women and children in need. |
Soles4Souls | 2014 | 10,000 pairs of shoes | Swank donated shoes to the organization, which provides shoes to people in need around the world. |
The Trevor Project | 2016 | $250,000 | Swank donated money to the organization, which provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth. |
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