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swank

[swangk] / swæŋk /




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In 2005, actress Hilary Swank headed to Astro Burger in West Hollywood, still in her gown, after winning the Oscar for Million Dollar Baby.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Jordan is one of several stars, including Hilary Swank and Julia Roberts, to wrap-up Oscars night with a fast food burger over the years.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

And if that’s the case, who the heck is Hilary Swank playing, anyway?

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2025

By winning that award, Swank became the first woman in academy history to win for playing a boxer, in “Million Dollar Baby.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

“How come you aren’t listening to me? My dad is here with half-men. Swank dressed, all of them. And he was talking about a ship.”

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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