Brief
Hilary Swank, 52, announces pregnancy with third child
The Oscar‑winner shared the news on Instagram, joining a TikTok trend and receiving support from fellow celebrities.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Hilary Swank, 52, announced on Instagram on Wednesday that she is pregnant with her third child. The actress posted a short video in which a neon glow‑stick figure was taped to dark clothing to outline her belly, a nod to a popular TikTok dance trend.
What happened
In the Instagram clip, Swank’s husband, Philip Schneider, 53, and their two teenage twins, Ohm and Aya, appear beside her as the glow‑stick silhouette is revealed over her stomach. The caption reads, “A lot of people have been asking what project I’m doing next, this one releases in December.” The post was made on 14 October 2026, according to the Daily Mail.
What the reports add
The article notes that Swank first announced her pregnancy in October 2022, and that she gave birth to twins in April 2023. It also mentions a previous Easter‑Sunday Instagram post where she held the newborns in a plush white bathrobe. The Daily Mail adds that Swank’s Instagram following exceeds one million, and that she received congratulatory messages from Sharon Stone, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sophia Bush.
What was said
Swank’s own caption on the video reads, “It wasn’t easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it. Happy Easter! Posting from pure Heaven.” Sharon Stone is quoted as writing, “God bless honey This is the most extraordinary journey ever so happy for you all,” while Jesse Tyler Ferguson replied, “Congrats!!!!” and Sophia Bush added, “They’re HERE,” accompanied by white‑heart emojis.
How it came about
Swank’s pregnancy announcement follows a series of public family moments shared on social media, including a February‑2026 ski‑slope photo with son Ohm and a March‑2023 ultrasound post that referenced her Oscar‑winning role in “Million Dollar Baby.” The actress’s husband, Schneider, is described as a “social‑venture entrepreneur.”
Key facts
- Hilary Swank announced she is pregnant with her third child at age 52. (dailymail.co.uk)
- The announcement was made via an Instagram video featuring a neon glow‑stick belly outline. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Swank’s husband Philip Schneider, 53, and twins Ohm and Aya appear in the video. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Swank received congratulatory messages from Sharon Stone, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sophia Bush. (dailymail.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] dailymail.co.uk — originally reported as “Hilary Swank, 52, announces she's pregnant with her third baby”
