Hilary Swank is expecting her third child at 52, but not everyone on social media is celebrating the happy news.
The Oscar-winning actress recently announced that she and her husband, Philip Schneider, are growing their family, sparking backlash from some users who questioned her decision to have another baby at her age. However, plenty of fans have rushed to defend the star, calling out the criticism as cruel and sexist while insisting that her personal choices are nobody else’s business.
Hilary Swank Shocks The Internet By Announcing She’s Expecting Her Third Baby At 52
The Million Dollar Baby star is preparing to welcome her third child with her husband, Philip Schneider. The couple, who married in 2018, are already parents to twins Aya and Ohm, whom they welcomed in 2023 when she was 48.
On October 14th, the actress shared the exciting news in a playful Instagram video featuring herself, Philip, and their twins dancing with glow sticks attached to their outfits. The clip eventually revealed a baby bump, while Hilary teased the upcoming arrival in the caption, writing, “A lot of people have been asking what project I’m doing next; this one releases in December.”
Despite the exciting announcement, some social media users questioned the actress’s decision to have another child in her 50s, with critics arguing that she is too old to be a mother to a newborn.
“Yikes,” responded an X user. “Could not imagine having a child at 52.”
“Oh no!” wrote another. “That’s not good… That’s too old.”
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Fans Are Defending Hilary Swank Against The 'Cruel' Backlash
While some people have criticized the Oscar-winner's pregnancy, many fans have come to her defense, arguing that she should be able to make decisions about her own body and family without being subjected to "cruel" comments about her age.
Supporters have also pointed out that the actress appears happy and healthy, and that strangers on the internet have no right to dictate when she should become a mother. Others called out the more "sexist" remarks, noting that she's likely facing extra criticism for being a woman.
"Congratulations," commented an Instagram user. "Anyone who has an issue with this can get bent. It's her body and choice."
"Why not?" asked another. "If men can still become fathers at 70, what's to stop her at 50? Go, girl."
"GOOD FOR HER!" a user added. "If she can, wants it, and there are no health issues, amazing! You all [who are] questioning or judging her - mind your own business! Her life, her body!"
"She's happy, and that's all that matters," wrote a user.
