My male counterpart will get paid ten times more than me - 10 times. Not double, but 10 times for the same job. We only have this much left for the female actress. I mean, thereโs two genders on this Earth. Both are compelling, interesting, diverse, wonderful in all their own separate ways. And yet thereโs an influx of male roles and there's just not for women.
Hilary SwankThe idea of playing a character for even two years, to me feels claustrophobic - only because I want to play a lot of different people.
Hilary SwankI look back and I look at all the opportunities that I've had to work really hard and really challenge myself, and I like to do things that scare me. I like to do things that I don't know if I'm going to be able to do. I need the help of talented people around me. I love that it's a collaboration.
Hilary SwankI had teachers who I could tell didn't want to be there. And I just couldn't get inspired by someone who didn't want to be there.
Hilary SwankI love my job, I love being an actor and stepping into the shoes of different characters and exploring their lives. It's enriched my life extremely. I've learned more about myself and the ways of life through being an actor.
Hilary Swank