Hilary Swank's Incredible Transformation After Welcoming Twins Leaves Her Ecstatic and Exhausted

Hilary Swank is relishing in every moment of her new life chapter following the arrival of her twins with husband Philip Schneider, embracing both the joys and challenges that come with parenthood. According to an exclusive source in the latest issue of We, the couple is overjoyed yet understandably weary, having become parents earlier this year.

Swank, 48, receives assistance with her newborns but strives to be as involved as she can. According to an insider, her determined and self-reliant nature drives her to personally handle every aspect. Giving birth to her son and daughter has significantly altered Swank's priorities for the positive. A second source reveals that her perspective on life has been completely transformed, with her family taking precedence over her once career-focused mindset.

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During an interview with Kelly Ripa on the same day, Swank revealed that her Alaska Daily co-stars were unaware of her pregnancy until it became public knowledge.

"But then I noticed that my clothes were becoming too tight," she playfully mentioned. "And when I decided to wear a jacket, they approached me and said, 'That doesn't match the continuity.' I argued, 'Oh, I believe it does.' 'No, it doesn't.' 'Yes, it does. I will make it work.'"

In a previous interview with InStyle back in 2010, the renowned actress had disclosed her desire to have children "since a very young age," but she was waiting for the opportune moment.

Swank delightedly shared the first glimpse of her babies on Instagram in April, after previously updating her fans on her pregnancy journey. Captioning the sweet photo, she expressed that the journey was challenging but incredibly rewarding, and she wished everyone a happy Easter, sharing that she was posting from a place of pure happiness.

Now, as Swank settles into her new life at home with her little ones, she is cherishing every precious milestone. According to an exclusive source, the Freedom Writers actress is currently overjoyed and on cloud nine, as her babies have finally arrived, and she couldn't be happier.

Parenthood has brought Swank and her spouse closer together, with Philip being an incredible support system. Hilary is delighted to see him with the babies and it has only deepened her love for him as a father. The couple is keeping their babies' names under wraps but they feel extremely fortunate to have a girl and a boy. Hilary is excited to embark on this new chapter with her family and feels incredibly blessed to have everything she ever dreamed of.

For more on Swank’s path to motherhood, watch the video above and pick up the latest issue of We, on newsstands now.