In a recent interview with the British press, the renowned actress Hilary Swank shared details about the break she took in her career between 2014 and 2017. After winning two Oscar for best actress for stunning dramas in 2000 and 2005, the star of million dollar Baby He chose to stay away from the cameras for three years to prioritize caring for his father, who was facing severe health complications.
The memory is deeply linked to Ordinary Angels, the new movie starring Swank, in which she plays Sharon Stevens. The drama, based on a true story, follows a hairdresser from Kentucky who strives to help a young woman in need of a liver transplant, whose family does not have enough financial resources.
The premise highlights kindness and altruism, in addition to addressing a topic that Hilary identifies with, since her father Stephen Swank also went through a lung transplant. This medical procedure required the actress to temporarily freeze her job offers some time ago.
As indicated in dialogue with The Independent, the decision “was not difficult” to make; But there were many people warning him not to do it.
Swank considers that it was “a blessing and an honor” being able to take time to care for his father while his body dealt with receiving the transplant. “Not everyone has the ability to take a break to be in that position,” she commented. Although he initially thought it would be one year, this period was extended to three. “It didn’t bother me. I wanted to be there as much as my father needed me.“recalled the actress.
“We also had a lot of fun,” said the star in another interview with TodayShow. “There were many trials and tribulations, but it was extraordinary and I will never regret doing it”.
Stephen Swank died in October 2021. The loss of her mother was communicated by the star through a publication on Instagram. “I had a very particular relationship with him, since I was his only caregiver after a lung transplant seven years ago. During this time I became very close to him, deepening our relationship and savoring every moment we spent together,” she described. “He will always be one of my favorite people and not a day goes by that I don’t miss him.”
Now, in 2024, Swank also touched on the topic of her return to the industry after saying goodbye to her loved one. Far from worrying about the impact that her break may have had on her career, the actress feels confident in the 25 years of experience she has in film.
Because Ordinary Angels portrays the theme of organ donation, Hilary Swank became deeply involved with the story. She didn’t have to think much to decide to participate in the film.
“This film came three months after my dad died. I had this opportunity, and I feel like it was sent by my fatherto tell a film about an extraordinary person and family…. I think it would have been my father’s favorite film [de todas en las que he actuado]”he told the Today Show.
In addition, recent motherhood has added a new layer to her selection process, as she now looks for projects that are not only meaningful but also allow her to maintain a balance between her professional and personal life to care for her twins. Ohm and Aya. The actress became a mother, at the age of 48, on April 10, 2023.
