Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank has captivated audiences with her performances in critically acclaimed projects like "Boys Don't Cry" and "Million Dollar Baby." Throughout her career, she has also been known for her relationships, particularly her marriage to actor Chad Lowe and her current marriage to entrepreneur Philip Schneider. Let's delve into the timeline of Hilary Swank's relationships, exploring the significant moments and individuals who have played a role in her life.
Meeting Chad Lowe: Love at First Sight
American actor Chad Lowe and Hilary Swank met at a Hollywood Athletic Club bash in 1992.
According to the actor, it was love at first sight. During an interview with the media outlet People in 2003, Hilary Swank spoke about meeting Chad Lowe for the first time. “I went to a party with Leo DiCaprio, and Chad was there.
For Chad Lowe, it was love at first sight too, as according to him the time stood still when he saw Swank at the bash. “It was like the old clich where you see somebody, lock eyes across the room, and time stands still. … I said, ‘I would love just to take you to lunch.’ Then I worked my way up to dinner."
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After dating for six years, the ex-couple tied the knot in 1997.
Divorce from Chad Lowe
In 2006, People reported the news of their divorce. Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe legally separated in 2006. Lawyer, Jeffrey A.
A year after her second Oscar win, it was announced that she and husband Chad Lowe were getting a divorce after eight years of marriage, following a trial separation earlier that year, per Today.
Speaking to Larry King in 2007, Lowe countered his ex-wife's remarks by expressing how "disappointed" he was that she felt the need to publicly share his struggle with addiction.
Ever the optimist, Hilary Swank reflected to In Style that, while others may "look at divorce as a failure," she instead saw her relationship with Chad Lowe "as 14 years of success".
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Dating John Campisi
John Campisi and Hilary Swank dated for five years. Campisi was her agent and the duo fell in love and started dating in December 2006.
The Boys Don’t Cry actor broke up with John Campisi in 2012.
In 2010, Swank spoke to InStyle about the possibility of getting married again, after her split with ex-husband Chad Lowe. “Friends of mine and I talk about this. Does someone come into your life for a certain time, and then you are supposed to go your separate ways?” she asked at the time.
Relationship with Laurent Fleury
Laurent Fleury and Hilary Swank dated each other from 2012 to 2015. The famous Tennis star and the P.S. I Love You actor became the talk of the town after they were clicked smooching each other on the streets of Paris in 2012.
“It was obvious that something wasn’t right, and the more Hilary drank the angrier she got with Laurent. He tried to keep her calm but there was no stopping her. Hilary was a hot mess!
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Engagement with Ruben Torres
Hilary Swank was supposed to get married to the former professional Tennis player Ruben Torres. The actor called off her engagement with Torres in 2016. The couple even made their relationship public on social media too. “Went on a hike and this happened!
Marriage to Philip Schneider
Hilary Swank dated Philip Schneider for a year and a half and tied the knot in 2018 at Redwoods in California. During an interview with the reputed media outlet Vogue, Swank spoke about her nuptials with her husband Philip. “It was timeless. There is just no other way to describe it. I was overwhelmed with such gratitude and thanks to marrying the man of my dreams and to see all the people we love together in the middle of such a profound setting.
The couple welcomed fraternal twins in 2023. During an appearance on Good Morning America in 2022, Swank confessed that she was pregnant. “This is something that I’ve been wanting for a long time and my next thing is I’m gonna be a mom. And not just of one, but of two.
In 2018, Swank posted a joyous Instagram post of her "enchanting" wedding to "the man of [her] dreams," social venture entrepreneur Philip Schneider.
Here is a timeline of Hilary Swank's relationships:
| Years | Partner | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-2006 | Chad Lowe | Met in 1992, married in 1997, divorced in 2006 |
| 2006-2012 | John Campisi | Dated for five years |
| 2012-2015 | Laurent Fleury | Dated for three years |
| 2015-2016 | Ruben Torres | Engaged but never married |
| 2018-Present | Philip Schneider | Married in 2018, welcomed twins in 2023 |
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