The Transformation Of Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank has made a career out of playing characters that are a far cry from simple, traditional female roles. The actor has won two Best Actress Academy Awards, both for roles that expressed strength in ways that were outside the Hollywood norm. But Swank has always walked a different path — her desire to portray something different from herself stems from her childhood. Now, as Swank is nearing 50, she continues to seek out characters that tap into both her emotional and physical range. Let's take a look at the winding road this incredible actor has been on. This is the transformation of Hilary Swank from childhood to 47.