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Hilary Swank is back to work!
Extra’s Mona Kosar Abdi spoke with Hilary at the New York premiere of her new movie, Ordinary Angels, where she talked about motherhood after welcoming twins Aya and Orm.
She said, “A lot of acting is about creating empathy and putting yourself in people’s shoes and seeing it through their eyes. I mean, I haven’t done a movie since I had a baby because of strikes and stuff, so I don’t know what that brings.” As you’ll see, I think having children makes everything feel more deeply. Dear, I think that’s such a great gift. I don’t know how else to say it.”
As for the inspiration behind their name, Swank said, “I thought it was a beautiful name because I had just met some beautiful people from Lebanon and Syrian refugees, and I thought Ohm is a universal sound.” He explained.
Ordinary Angels is inspired by the true story of a hairdresser who rallied the community to help a widow receive a life-saving transplant for her daughter.
When asked what surprised her most about stepping into this role, Hilary said: [feel] Because everyone thinks, “Oh, you really are an angel.” It’s like, “Well, I’m just playing an angel, right?”…Sharon is such a beautiful reminder of how we can find our greatest purpose in serving others. I’ll give it to you. You get as much out of helping others as others get out of that act of kindness. ”
Swank could “definitely” empathize with Sharon, who didn’t take no for an answer. She said: “I think you’re the type of person who just kind of keeps going. I don’t know what to say, but you just keep going. If you keep going and get stuck, you just keep going. I just try to find a way and make things happen, that’s for sure.”
She continued further. “I also like another line of hers: ‘You better get used to being uncomfortable,’ because persevering through adversity is part of life. I definitely draw most of my inspiration from things like: I’m finding it from people who are.” Good luck in overcoming adversity, and I think it’s always a good reminder for everyone to never give up. ”
Hillary also discussed her message about the importance of organ donation. She said: “My father had been dead for about five months before we started filming, but luckily my father had undergone a lung transplant and someone was kind enough to be a donor, so was able to extend lifespan. It really reminds us of the importance of being a donor.”
Finally, Hilary reacted to the 20th anniversary of her Oscar-winning role in Million Dollar Baby.
“It doesn’t feel like yesterday. I feel like I’ve done so much,” she reflected. “It’s amazing that it’s been 20 years. It feels like 10 years, but it doesn’t feel like it was yesterday. It’s been such a beautiful journey. Now that I’m 30, I’m like, ‘Oh, this is so bittersweet. The day I finished wrapping it, I remember thinking, “It’s not going to get any better than this.” But she was pretty good so she can’t complain. ”