Hilary Swank, 48, reveals she has given birth to twins as she shares an adorable snap on Instagram

Hilary Swank has revealed that she has given birth to twins – a boy and a girl.

The Million Dollar Child actress, 48, shared the happy news on Easter Day with a heartwarming photo of herself holding newborns in her arms while looking out into the sunset.

It wasn’t easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it. happy easter! Posting from pure heaven,” the new mom captioned the touching photo.

The star looked comfortable cradling the babies in her arms while wrapped in a plush white bathrobe.

The twins are the first children of the Alaska Daily producer star and her second husband, “social entrepreneur” Philip Schneider.

The actress received an outpouring of support from her 1.4 million Instagram followers after announcing the happy news.

Sharon Stone wrote, “God bless Honey this most extraordinary trip ever – so happy y’all”.

‘congratulations!!!!’ Jesse Tyler Ferguson added.

Sophia Bush added, “They’re here” with a number of white heart emojis.

Last month, the two-time Oscar winner posted an ultrasound photo of her “Million Dollar Baby” on Sunday with the caption: “Baby A praises for the camera in the ultrasound. #TheRealMillionDollarBaby #Prizefighter.”

Hilary won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2005 for her performance as Ozarks waitress turned fighter Maggie Fitzgerald in Clint Eastwood’s critically acclaimed boxing drama, which grossed $216.8 million at the box office.

Hillary and Philip Schneider married in 2018 and reportedly met on a blind date in November 2016 – five months after ending her three-month engagement to former tennis player Robin Torres.

In October, the star said additional Why did you wait so long to have children.

“I had a career and didn’t have the right relationship until… four years ago, and all the elements needed to work together and get it right.”

She continued, “It’s just something I thought about even as a little girl. It’s something that’s been on my mind, so it feels good to be here and just be pregnant.

The first time my mom shared the exciting news on Good morning AmericaAlso in October.

She said: I will be a mother! And not just from one, but from two. It is very nice to be able to talk about it and share it.

The Boys Don’t Cry actress also announced the impending motherhood on Instagram.

“Coming soon… double feature!” Swank wrote in a video of herself showing off her burgeoning baby bump.

The leading lady has been showered with love from her Hollywood peers since the beginning of her pregnancy journey, with many commenting on her Instagram pregnancy reveal.

I am so happy for you! Janet Jackson wrote. A whole new exciting world is about to come to you!!! Congratulations.’

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