An actress Hilary Swank celebrated the holidays with a touching Instagram post addressing caregivers and those dealing with loss.

The 50-year-old actress, who welcomed twins Ohma and Aya in April 2023, shared a rare photo of one of her children.

Swank, known for her private life, has previously defended her decision to have children later in life after enjoying a successful career in Hollywood.

In addition to the announcement, she also shared a rare picture of one of her twins. The video shows the actress wearing a red sweater with khaki pants.

Swank smiled as she posed in front of the family's Christmas tree. She was standing next to one of her children, who was wearing only a diaper and playing with one of the decorations on the tree.

However, the picture did not reveal the toddler's face.

In the caption of the post, Swank wished her followers "happy holidays" and expressed gratitude for her Instagram community.

She wished everyone a "calm and restorative time" as they go about their daily activities.

"Million Dollar Baby" actress. wrote"I feel so connected to all the caregivers who keep so many balls in the air and have little time for themselves."

Swank, who lost her father In 2021, she also had a message for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. She wrote: "Like anyone dealing with loss in any way. Grieving is hard work, especially this time of year. Much love to you all."

She told the show's co-hosts that she was thrilled to share the news, adding: "This is something I've wanted for a long time, and my next thing is to be a mom. Not just one, but two."

Swank admitted that she could not believe that she would become a mother. She later appeared on "Live With Kelly and Ryan" and said per Page Six"I feel great right now."

The news of Swank's pregnancy thrilled her fans as she had previously spoken about her desire to have children.

2006, she said People"I would definitely love kids one day. It's definitely something I've always thought about as a very, very young girl."

Hilary Swank announced on April 9, 2023 that she and her husband Philip Schneider had welcomed twins.

She announced on the way post on Instagramwhere she shared a photo of herself holding her newborn babies - a boy and a girl - to her chest while looking out at the sunset.

In the caption of the post, Swank wrote, "It wasn't easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it. Happy Easter! posting out of the blue."

Many of Swank's fans congratulated her on the birth of her miracle baby. One fan wrote of the view in the photo the actress shared: "I agree! This spectacular view area is pure heaven! A little late but congrats on your new little ones!"

Another fan wrote: "Amazing", while a third person commented: "Congratulations, being a mum is the best job you can have."

During the interview with ExtraSwank explained, "I had a career and I didn't have a real relationship until ... four years ago, and all the elements needed to come together and be right."

She added: "It's just something I've thought about since I was a young girl. It's something that's been on my mind, so it's nice to be here and just be pregnant."

Swank married Schneider in August 2018. Vogue described their wedding, which took place at the Santa Lucia Reservation in Carmel, California, as a "timeless" ceremony. They were in love for a year and a half before getting engaged in 2016.

Schneider is Swank's second husband. She was previously married to actor Chad Lowe. Swank and Chad married in September 1997, but announced their separation in January 2006. The former couple finalized their divorce in November 2007.