{
  "id": 14902373,
  "title": "US actress Hilary Swank pregnant with third child at 52, shares heartfelt message for women hoping to become mums",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/us-actress-hilary-swank-pregnant-with-third-child-at-52-shares",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T07:31:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/10/16/us-actress-hilary-swank-pregnant-with-third-child-at-52-shares-heartfelt-message-for-women-hoping-to-become-mums/239338"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hollywood actress Hilary Swank announced she is expecting her third child at the age of 52 on Wednesday, surprising fans with a heartwarming Instagram video. Swank, who already has three-year-old twins Aya and Ohm with husband Philip Schneider, shared a glow-in-the-dark dance routine with her family to reveal her pregnancy news. The two-time Oscar winner captioned the video, teasing that her next project, set for release in December, is the reason for her pregnancy announcement. Fans and fellow celebrities expressed their congratulations, but one follower's message of hope struck a particularly emotional chord. The woman, who herself is single and childless at 39, praised Swank for giving her hope that motherhood could still be achieved. Swank responded with encouraging words, emphasizing the importance of trusting life's timing. Reflecting on her own journey, Swank, who became a parent at 48, shared that things often happen in their own time, and her own experience was made possible by freezing her eggs at age 37. This latest pregnancy marks another significant milestone for the acclaimed actress, who has won two Academy Awards for her roles in Boys Don't Cry and Million Dollar Baby.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES, Oct 16 — Hilary Swank is preparing to become a mother for the third time at 52, just three years afte...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}