Philip Schneider Is Hilary Swank's Husband and the Father of Her Unborn Twins

This month, Hilary Swank revealed that she and her husband, Philip Schneider, would soon be parents! She excitedly told of her disbelief at how she would finally realize her long-desired role of motherhood.

Hilary Swank is well-known for her impressive and versatile career, with the actress dabbling in various TV and film genres, including romance, horror, drama, action, and more. Outside of her job, she has other interests that she shares with her husband, Philip Schneider, now including pending parenthood.

The pair keeps their relationship under wraps, but they enjoy sharing their milestones as a couple with supporters. Schneider isn't an actor like his wife. He leads a career as an entrepreneur, and like Swank, he appreciates nature, which influenced their chosen wedding venue a few years ago.

Who Is Hilary Swank's Husband?

Details of when and where Philip Schneider was born elude public knowledge. However, The Sun wrote that Schneider is 45 years old, assumably born in 1977, and about three years younger than his wife.

Schneider is a social entrepreneur. Forbes's definition of the profession states that it "combines capitalism with a do-gooder mentality," where individuals concerned with making a positive change develop, fund, and implement solutions to social and environmental issues.

Before marrying Hilary Swank, Schneider wasn't linked to any known previous marriages or lovers. His wife was married before but never had any children with her former lovers; hence, the couple will soon be parent first-timers.

The soon-to-be father also enjoys watching live sports games with his wife. Among some of his first appearances with the actress as a couple was at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. Since then, they've been spotted attending more tennis games together.

How Did Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider Get Together?

Philip Schneider and Hilary Swank first met in 2014 through mutual friends Misha Collins's wife, Victoria Vantoch, and another close friend Jean. The actress revealed that it was a blind date set up by the mutual friends in question, which started in the morning and ended late at night.

It's unclear when they started dating exactly, as the couple kept their relationship private and made few appearances together. In 2016, Schneider popped the big question, asking for the soon-to-be mom's hand in marriage.

The actress gushed about the proposal, disclosing that it was on a trip to Colorado where Schneider found the perfect spot to go down on one knee. Swank explained:

"We stumbled upon a beautiful sanctuary deep in the mountains. It had a stunning waterfall that cascades down to rustic cabins built in the 1800s surrounded by beautiful pines and big skies."

Schneider also ensured that his wife's dogs were present when he asked for Swank's hand in marriage, which the "Million Dollar Baby" actress thought was sweet. The couple kept quiet about their engagement until after tying the knot in 2018.

In August of that year, the couple married at the Saint Lucia Preserve, located close to their home in Carmel, California. They chose the wedding venue for two reasons. First, Swank wanted her father to walk her down the aisle; he couldn't take any flights due to a medical condition.

Second, the venue was a redwood preserve, which reflected Schneider and Swank's shared appreciation for nature. As Swank described:

"It’s a stunning private community surrounded by 20,000 acres of conservancy and an intimate redwood grove populated with trees that are over 800 years old."

Almost all the attire they wore for their big day was custom-made. Swank donned a stunning and detailed Elie Saab gown, the production process of which included seven people. The actress explained that she wanted her dress to be timeless, "like the redwood grove" on which she would marry "the man of her dreams."

She gushed about the final result, expressing how Elie Saab surpassed her expectations. The actress added that it was everything she imagined and more. Both Swank and Schneider's wedding shoes were designed and made by Christian Louboutin.

The wedding reception was also an exciting part of their big day. Once the ceremony was over, they donned their costumes and graced the stage with a tap-dancing performance. The actress was shocked when she and her husband didn't step on each other's toes. Still, their audience received it well.

Swank and Schneider worked with choreographer Chloe Arnold to help them prepare a Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers-style routine for their wedding reception. They also reached out to a Dior designer, Maria Chiuri, for their dance costumes, who also designed Schneider's Dior custom tux.

Swank felt that her big day was timeless and a dream come true. Surrounded by their loved ones, they danced into the wee hours of the morning and ended the night with another custom creation. The actress explained:

"We ended the night riding back to our rooms on bicycles decorated Burning Man–style with LED lights and streamers by our friend’s children. It was the perfect custom creation to punctuate a perfect custom evening."

Who Has Hilary Swank Dated in the Past?

Hilary Swank was once in a decade-long marriage with fellow actor Chad Lowe. The former couple co-starred in the 1997 show "Quiet Days." They married that year and separated at the beginning of 2006. Their divorce was finalized the following year in November.

Lowe's battle with substance abuse was a significant issue that strained their relationship. The actress expressed dismay at the discovery as she never expected her then-husband to be secretive about anything. Lowe also shared that despite her shock, Swank supported him through that difficult time.

The actor became sober following their divorce. He has since remarried and is raising a family of three children. The actress then dated Creative Arts Agency agent John Campisi. They went strong for six years from 2006 and separated in 2012.

Swank moved on to a former tennis player, Ruben Torres, who she was engaged to marry in 2016. She announced the good news via Instagram in a since-deleted post. Two months later, the former lovers called it off, as was confirmed by a representative.