Hilary Swank Reveals Biggest Lesson From Becoming a Mom Later in Life

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P.S. Hilary Swank loves that she became a mom when she did. 

Just after celebrating their twins, Ohm and Aya’s, 3rd birthday, actress Hilary Duff shared how becoming a mom later in life has changed her.

Hilary, who had children at 48, shared with TopMob News that she’s glad she waited to become a mother. She explained that she’s now able to fully focus on her kids in a way that wouldn’t have been possible earlier in her life. She made these remarks at the Environmental Working Group’s Earth Day dinner on April 22nd.

Okay, so she actually said people call her ‘geriatric,’ can you believe it?! But she just brushed it off, which, honestly, is SO her. She said it all comes down to how you see yourself, and honestly, that just made me love her even more. It’s like, she doesn’t care what anyone else thinks, she just owns it! It was perfect.

Honestly, I’ve noticed such a huge change in her! She just gets parenting now, and it’s amazing to see. She’s always talking about how much EWG’s guides have helped her make the best choices for her kids, and it’s like she’s unlocked a whole new level of confidence. It’s seriously inspiring!

The Academy Award-winning actor said they always consult with the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization. They explained that in a world often focused on profits, the EWG provides essential guidance and serves as a moral compass for them.

Hilary shared that she’s always been careful about the products she uses, both in her diet and for personal care. Becoming a mother, however, made her even more mindful. She realized babies are especially sensitive to harmful substances, and she feels it’s her job as a parent to protect them by making the healthiest choices possible.

Hilary shared with TopMob that a key rule in their home is to avoid plastic as much as possible. They don’t drink from plastic bottles or use plastic containers, recognizing it’s impossible to eliminate it completely, but they make an effort to reduce their plastic use whenever they can.

Of course, she’s not perfect. 

She shared an old photo from a beach trip on Instagram, and playfully asked, “Anyone else have babies who try to eat sand?”

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—Reporting by Daryn Carp

In 2019, Hilary Swank and her husband, Philip Schneider, spent some time enjoying the snow at Sundance in Park City, Utah.

The actress known for P.S. I Love You celebrated the start of fall by sharing a sweet message on social media, acknowledging both her pet and her future children.

She captioned her Oct. 2022 post, “#HappyHalloween from me, Pumpkin Moon and my PumpTwins.”

Hilary received a wonderful Christmas gift in 2022: twin babies, whom she lovingly called her greatest gifts ever.

Hilary was spotted at the 2023 Golden Globes, gently placing a hand on her baby bump as she greeted guests and welcomed those arriving.

Hilary shared a playful update about her pregnancy, writing in a February 2023 post that she’s expecting, using the cute phrase, “Oven’s heatin’ up, dough’s beginning to rise!!”

Hilary Swank, known for her role in Million Dollar Baby, shared that she’s expecting a baby, posting an ultrasound image showing the little one already showing off their strength.

Hilary officially welcomed her twins in April 2023.

She admitted it was challenging, but exclaimed how incredibly rewarding it was. Sharing the news, she wished everyone a Happy Easter and described her current state as blissful.

Hilary gave a peek into her and Philip’s life at home with their many fur babies. 

She shared a photo in June 2023 with the caption: “I walked into my bedroom and found this adorable scene of my rescue dogs napping!” She then listed their names: Teddy, Sufi, Kai, Dunton, and Moon.

In February 2024, Hilary and Philip had a date night at the Variety Spirituality and Faith in Entertainment Breakfast, enjoying a rare moment without their children.

Hilary shared that her daughter, Aya, was named after a brave and resilient young Syrian refugee they met in Lebanon, who was going through a challenging experience. She also explained that Ohm’s name came from a similar inspiration.

They nicknamed their son Ohm because the sound is believed to be the original, unifying sound for all humanity. They felt it was a perfect name for him.

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2026-04-23 20:20