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Hilary Swank Responds to Backlash
Hilary Swank addresses backlash over late-life pregnancies at 52.
In brief
Hilary Swank addresses backlash over late-life pregnancies at 52. Hilary Swank, 52, responds to criticism about having children later in life after welcoming twins at 48. Originally reported by Page Six.
Hilary Swank on backlash
Hilary Swank, 52, addresses backlash over women having children later in life during an interview with Drew Barrymore.
“There’s a lot of backlash women get for having children older but not men, which is interesting”
Double standards in parenting
Drew Barrymore, a mother of two, calls the double standard 'weird' noting men have babies in their 80s.
“men have babies in their, like, 80s, and that’s not a euphemism or a joke”
Swank's personal experience
Swank recalled a woman telling her she was too old, saying her dad was her favorite person who died in her 20s.
“How dare you? You’re too old”
Swank's response
Swank said she would rather have that person than not at all, relating to the woman’s loss.
“I would rather be born and have that person that was my favorite person and experience that than not at all”
In short
Hilary Swank, 52, responds to criticism about having children later in life after welcoming twins at 48.
