Hilary Swank has had an emotional month so far.
Having given birth to twins just last week, the 48-year-old took to Instagram to share an emotional tribute to her father Stephen.
Alongside a touching picture of herself with her dad, the actress wrote: “You would be 75 today, and a Great Papa to two more extraordinary souls.
“I celebrate you every day and the beautiful grace-filled gift you were and continue to be in my life.
“You are greatly missed by so many, but I can’t imagine anyone missing you more than me. Thank you for being my guiding light. I love you, Dad. Always and forever through every lifetime.”
Stephen passed away in 2021, he was a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who served 27 years in the United States Air Force and Hilary was incredibly close to him.
She wrote on Instagram: “I had a rather unique relationship with him as I was his sole caretaker after a lung transplant seven years ago
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“I grew incredibly close to him during this time, deepening our relationship and savoring every moment we had together. He will always remain one of my most favorite persons and not a day goes by that I don’t miss him.”
“But in this physical loss, as devastating as it is, I was awakened to the truest sense of living again
“It helped me better understand the circle of life and where we come from and where we go back to, which has connected me back to my truest self.”
The post comes just seven days after Hilary surprised fans when she took to Instagram to share a photo of her standing before a gorgeous sunset holding her two newborn babies.
© InstagramThe Million Dollar Baby star could only be seen from behind as she held each baby in her arms while wearing a bathrobe.
She wrote in the caption: "It wasn't easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it. Happy Easter! Posting from pure Heaven." Hilary didn't reveal when she gave birth, but the star was inundated with well-wishes from her fans, followers and fellow celebrities. Viola Davis wrote a comment that read: "Aaaahhh!!! Congratulations."
Sharon Stone said: "God bless honey. This is the most extraordinary journey ever. So happy for you all," while Katie Couric wrote: "So happy for you Hilary!!! What a gift… or gifts."
Plenty of Hilary's fans were quick to share their congratulatory messages. "Congrats Hilary! Enjoy every minute of the gifts that God has given you! You are a very lucky mother! Happy Easter Hilary!" said a fan, as another commented: "Wow. Wow. Wow!!! Amazing and Congrats to you and your beautiful family Hilary!!"
Hilary announced she was expecting twins during an appearance on Good Morning America in October.
While talking about her new Alaska Daily show, Robin Roberts revealed that Hilary had something "you'd like to share."
"I'm so happy to share it with you and with America right now, and this is something that I've been wanting for a long time now. My next thing is I'm going to be a mom," she announced, adding: "And not just of one, but of two."
Hilary and Philip Schneider got engaged in 2016 during a holiday in Colorado - witnessed only by Hilary's beloved dogs - but kept their betrothal private.
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