Pregnancy has changedHilary Swankfor the better.
In a guest spot onThe Late Late Show with James CordenMonday, theAlaska Dailyactress, 48, says expecting twins has left her marveling at the miracle of pregnancy.
“I feel like women are superheroes,” Swank said, adding that she’s now at the 27-week mark. “What our bodies do? I have such, like, a whole newfound respect. I mean, I love women, I’ve always loved women, but now, I’m like, ‘Wow, we can do this!’ "
And now that she’s in her third trimester, Swank is coming closer to welcoming her babies, and putting some of the unwelcome aspects of pregnancy — and its associated cravings — behind her.
“The first 16 weeks I had a lot of morning sickness,” she told hostJames Cordenand fellow guestGwyneth Paltrow. “All I wanted was fruit. It’s not that exciting I know, it’s not like pickles dipped in peanut butter, but a lot of fruit . To the point that one of my costars when they found out I was pregnant, they were like, “Oh that’s why. That’s why you eat 10 pomegranates a day, 50 pears.' "
“I just couldn’t eat anything more than fruit,” she added. “I know I needed that protein so I threw some peanut butter in with my apples.”
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Last month, the Oscar winner posted a festive photo on Instagram at Christmas.
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Swankannounced her pregnancyonGood Morning Americain October, sharing 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 the actress. “And not just of one, but of two. I can’t believe it.”
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She also postedan Instagram photopointing toher growing bumpon the same day, writing, “Coming soon … DOUBLE feature! 👼🏼👼🏼.”
source: people.com
