Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank and her husband, Philip Schneider, are now the proud parents of twins. Swank took to Instagram on Sunday to announce the joyful news, sharing a photo of herself holding the babies with a serene expression.

The 48-year-old actress wrote, "It wasn’t easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it. Happy Easter! Posting from pure Heaven."

Swank first revealed her pregnancy during an appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" in October while promoting her new show, "Alaska Daily." Host Robin Roberts prompted her to share the exciting news with the audience.

 
 
 
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"I'm so happy to share it with you and with America right now, this is something that I've been wanting for a long time," Swank said. "I'm going to be a mom." She then added, "And not just of one, but of two."

Throughout her pregnancy, Swank has documented her journey on Instagram, showcasing her growing baby bump during the holidays and tenderly touching her belly on the Golden Globes red carpet. In a playful post on February 5th, the expectant mother shared a photo of herself in her kitchen with the caption, "Oven’s heatin’ up, dough’s beginning to rise!!"

Swank also shared an ultrasound image on March 19th, in which "Baby A" appeared to be flexing their arm, humorously referring to the unborn child as "Million Dollar Baby."

As the due date approached in late March, Swank asked her Instagram followers for their opinions on her delivery room playlist, including the possibility of playing Salt-N-Pepa's "Push it" during labor. Sharon Stone commented, "That will make you want to blow your brains out my love," while Frances Fisher suggested, "I'd say just put it on repeat!"

Swank and Schneider tied the knot in a secret ceremony in California's redwoods in 2018. Their intimate wedding took place beneath 800-year-old trees, with Swank's best friend, Mariska Hargitay, serving as the maid of honor. Following the reception, the couple donned matching Levi's denim jackets embroidered with their combined nickname, "Philary." The twins are their first children together.