Hilary Swank kept her third pregnancy hidden on set, working up to 17 weeks before anyone knew

Hilary Swank, now 52, has finally opened up about the early months of her third pregnancy. In a candid chat on the "Question Everything" podcast she explained that she kept the news to herself while she was still on set, working up until roughly the 17‑week mark.

“I live in a very small town—my hometown, actually—so everyone there respects my privacy,” Swank said. “I wasn’t staying home; I was on location, and no one on set had any idea.” The actress added that her natural inclination toward privacy meant there was simply no reason to announce anything before she felt ready.

When she finally decided to go public, she turned to Instagram, posting a playful video of herself, husband Philip Scheider, and their three‑year‑old twins, Aya and Ohm, dancing in the dark with glow sticks taped to their arms. The clip ended with a sweet reveal of her baby bump, accompanied by the caption, “A lot of people have been asking what project I’m doing next, this one releases in December 👶.”

Since the announcement, Swank has been busy promoting her upcoming film while fielding both support and criticism. On "The Drew Barrymore Show" she mentioned the double standard women face about having children later in life, noting that men rarely get the same backlash.

She also recounted an encounter with a stranger who warned her that her kids would be “too young when I die.” Swank reflected, “I’d rather be born and have that person who’s my favorite experience than not at all.” That comment seemed to reinforce her confidence in embracing motherhood on her own terms.

For now, Swank is enjoying the quiet moments of pregnancy, leaning on the respect of her close‑knit community, and preparing to welcome her fourth child later this year.