Hilary Swank says she is being offered more acting roles after turning 50

Independent.ie - 13:50
Oscar winner Hilary Swank has said since turning 50 she has “more offers now than I’ve ever had”.

The American actress is not alone as a growing list of former Hollywood rising stars including Demi Moore, 62, Cate Blanchett, 55, and Nicole Kidman, 57, are earning box office hits and critical praise for their central roles.

Swank, who recently starred in the 2024 drama film Ordinary Angels and 2023 crime thriller The Good Mother as well as TV series Alaska Daily, has won two Academy Awards for actress in a leading role during her career.

Actress Hilary Swank (Jonny Marlow/Women’s Health/PA)

The Women’s Health UK cover star told the publication: “Most people might be like, ‘Aren’t you worried that you’re now 50 and there’s not a lot of jobs?’. I’m like, ‘No, I have more offers now than I’ve ever had’. It’s an exciting time.”

She also said that Hollywood is “becoming more inclusive”, after being “patriarchal” when she began her career.

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