‘Pregnant at 52’: Famous Hollywood Actress Responds to Criticism of Advanced-Maternal-Age Birth with ‘What About Men?’ [Star Issue]

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As Hollywood actress Hilary Swank becomes pregnant with her third child at the age of 52, she shared her thoughts in response to criticism regarding advanced-maternal-age pregnancy.

According to U.S. entertainment outlet PEOPLE on the 16th (local time), Hilary Swank recently appeared on the U.S. talk show ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ and addressed negative perceptions toward women who have children at an older age.

Hilary Swank stated, “It is interesting that when a woman has a child at an older age, she faces a lot of criticism, but men do not,” pointing out society’s double standard in viewing advanced-maternal-age birth.

In response, host Drew Barrymore also empathized, saying, “Men have children even in their 80s. This is not a metaphor or a joke; it is actually true,” and added, “You had your children in your 40s, but people did not always react with leniency.”

In particular, Hilary Swank revealed an anecdote about receiving criticism regarding advanced-maternal-age birth from a woman in the past.

She recalled, “A woman told me, ‘How can you do that? You are too old. When your children grow up, you may not be there for them.’” At the time, the woman shared her experience of losing her father in her early 20s and mentioned the sorrow of children who must lose their parents at a young age.

Hilary Swank said, “I also lost my father at a relatively young age. My father was my favorite person,” and added, “I believed that experiencing time with the person I love most is better than not being born at all and thus having no such experience.”

She further conveyed her belief that the love and experiences gained through that time are more important than how much time one has with their parents.

Meanwhile, Hilary Swank personally announced the news of her third pregnancy on her social media on the 14th. The video released at the time showed her husband Philip Schneider and their twin children dancing while wearing glow sticks. Subsequently, Hilary Swank appeared with a baby-shaped glow decoration attached to her protruding belly, making a surprise announcement of her third pregnancy.

She added a post stating, “Many people have asked what my next project is, but this one will be released in December,” drawing attention.

Hilary Swank is currently raising three-year-old twin sons and daughters with her husband Philip Schneider, and the expected due date for her third child is around Christmas this year.

In a recent interview, she expressed anticipation by saying, “The children are really excited. When they see a baby at a restaurant, they say, ‘Our mom is also having a baby, and it will be born on Christmas,’” adding, “It will truly be the best Christmas gift.”

Meanwhile, Hilary Swank has won two Academy Awards for Best Actress for films such as ‘Boy’s Don’t Cry’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby.’

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