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Hilary Swankis ringing in her first Christmas as a mom-to-be.
In the post, Swank is clipping an ornament to the tree as she smiles back at the camera. She wears a black long-sleeve shirt and matching black pants with brown moccasins. Her rescue dogs Rumi and Kai can also be seen in the photo, sitting beneath the tree.
Swank announced her pregnancy onGood Morning Americain early October, adding that she andhusband Philip Schneiderwould be on double duty.
“This is something that I’ve been wanting for a long time and my next thing isI’m gonna be a mom,” said Swank. “And not just of one, but of two. I can’t believe it.”
She also posted an Instagram photo pointing to hergrowing bumpon the same day, writing, “Coming soon…DOUBLE feature! 👼🏼👼🏼.”
“I was having a career and just not having the right relationship until five years ago now, four years ago now, and just you know all the elements needed to come together and be right,” Swank said.
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The stars finally aligned for Swank, who revealed to Drew Barrymore on her show that her twins coincidentally are due on adate that holds special meaningto her.
“You just announced that your father has passed away one year ago and this miracle is happening,” Barrymore said.
“Yeah and they are due on his birthday,” the actress replied, causing Barrymore’s jaw to drop. “Yeah, I know,” Swank responded.
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Swank commemorated the one-year anniversary of her father’s death just four days before sharing her pregnancy news with the world.
“I can’t believe it’s been a year since you’ve transitioned,” she captioned an Instagram compilation of different moments from her father’s life. “You are missed beyond measure and forever in my heart ♥️.”
source: people.com
