Hilary Swank

format_quote I think that if you can grow together, you'll stay together. The most important qualities in making a relationship work are a blend of three ingredients: communication, respect and believing in another person. I've been with my husband for over twelve years. That's what made our relationship work. We have a mutual respect, the communication is key and believing in one another makes you feel like you can do anything! - On what's important in a relationship.

stars  Announced in January 2006 that she and her husband Chad Lowe are separating after 8 years of marriage.

stars  For a few weeks before Boys Don't Cry (1999) began filming, she went out in public dressed as a boy. Many were fooled by the disguise.

stars  Mother Judy Swank moved with her to LA area at age 16, where, impoverished for a while, they lived out of their car.

stars  Auditioned for the role of Lucy Hatcher on the television series "The Practice" (1997).

stars  Awarded an Emery Award for her role in Boys Don't Cry (1999) (November 2006).