Brief
Hilary Swank, 52, addresses backlash over late‑life pregnancy on Drew Barrymore Show
The Oscar‑winner said men aren’t criticized for fathering children at older ages, while women face scrutiny.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Hilary Swank, 52, responded to criticism about women having children later in life during a clip from an upcoming interview with Drew Barrymore, which is set to air on Oct. 20, according to nypost.com.
What happened
Swank announced via Instagram on Wednesday that she is expecting her third child with husband Philip Schneider. The video showed the family dancing with glow‑stick outlines around Swank’s baby bump. She later appeared in New York City for Barrymore’s talk show, where the interview clip was recorded.
What the reports add
The article notes that Swank highlighted a double standard: "There’s a lot of backlash women get for having children older but not men, which is interesting," she told Barrymore. Barrymore, a mother of two, called the double standard "weird" and added, "men have babies in their like 80s, and that’s not a euphemism or a joke." Swank also recalled a woman who told her, "How dare you? You’re too old," and linked the comment to the woman’s own loss of her father, saying she related to the fear of older parents dying while children are still young.
What was said
Swank said, "I would rather be born and have that person that was my favorite person and experience that than not at all," referring to her own father’s death. Barrymore responded, "weird" about the double standard and noted the comment about men having babies in their 80s.
How it came about
Swank’s pregnancy announcement follows her 2023 birth of twins Aya and Ohm, whom she welcomed at age 48. The earlier Felo News story covered the Instagram announcement and the family’s celebration. The current interview adds Swank’s perspective on societal attitudes toward older mothers.
Key facts
- Hilary Swank, 52, announced she is pregnant with her third child. (nypost.com)
- Swank discussed backlash against older mothers in an interview with Drew Barrymore. (nypost.com)
- Barrymore said the double standard is "weird" and noted men can have babies in their 80s. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Pregnant Hilary Swank, 52, responds to backlash about women having babies later in life”
