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Celebitchy Archives: Hillary Swank
Jul
05
Hilary Swank says her ex, Chad Lowe, is an addict!


It looks like Vanity Fair's strategy of denying stars the cover unless they dish lots of dirt has worked, because Hilary Swank blabs in an upcoming interview with the magazine that her ex, Chad Lowe, is an addict! She says he's been sober for three years, but that his battle with substance abuse caused a serious rift in the relationship that they couldn't repair.

The beautiful tomboy tells Vanity Fair she was shocked to learn about Lowe's addiction problem.

"I knew something was happening but I didn't know what" Swank tells Vanity Fair in the August editions set to hit newsstands today.

"When I found out, it was such a shock because I never thought he'd keep something from me. And yet, on another level, it was a confirmation of something I was feeling that was keeping us from being completely solid.

"He's sober now. I don't want to make it seem like that's the sole reason; there were other factors. But that just kind of blew it open. It made me look at things a lot deeper. That's when you realize it's not going to work."

Lowe, 38, and his managers could not be immediately reached for comment yesterday.

Although Lowe's struggle touched off their marriage's downhill slide, Swank said she's proud of her soon-to-be ex's three years of sobriety.

Vanity Fair does not detail the actor's substance of choice.

"It's an enormous obstacle to overcome, and he's doing it. He's living a sober life," said Swank, who married Lowe in 1997. "I know how difficult it is, and I'm really proud of his sobriety."

The actress says she had to stay with Lowe when his substance abuse came to light.

"When I found out, I wanted to be there," she explains. "I knew it was the most important time of his life. That's when he needed me most."

It sounds like once Chad beat whatever drugs he was on things were never the same between them and it was impossible to overcome.

This happened to a friend of mine who was with her husband for over ten years. He got addicted to Oxycontin for back pain and completely changed. He became uncommunicative and withdrawn. They had a big blowout and ended up getting divorced. He has a new girlfriend and is still addicted to painkillers.

For an actress with two Oscars Hilary Swank doesn't get a lot of attention in the press. This revelation will make people interested in her for a week or two. She's sporty, down to earth, and normal and people don't think that's particularly exciting. She should follow this up by going shopping on Rodeo Drive and having dinner at The Ivy with a hot new guy.

In the upcoming interview, Hilary addresses the problems between her high=profile Hollywood career and her soon-to-be ex-husband's lack of prospects, saying, "I think that any frustration for him stemmed from the lack of opportunities in his own career."

Swank, 32, says she's wary of the dating scene, "I thought of it - of that whole world - I can't imagine it! I can't imagine going out right now and trying to find someone else to be with."

Relationship guru John Gray recommends that men and women do the opposite of their natural instincts when trying to recover from a breakup. Women should start dating right away while men should take time to nurse their wounds instead of jumping into another relationship. Maybe Hilary should take a page from Charlie Sheen and start looking online.

Here is Hilary in new ads from Clavin Klein and at a party for the perfume giant Guerlain, which she also represents, on 6/14. [via]

Posted to Addictions | Chad Lowe | Endorsements | Hillary Swank | Photos

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Jul
02
Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey's divorce is final


We weren't holding our breath, but we were kind of hoping Nick and Jessica would get back together. Jessica wore her wedding ring around her neck for a while, and Nick told Rolling Stone that he still loved his wife of two years, but ultimately Jessica's immaturity and Nick's wild oats won out and now the two are officially divorced. The divorce was made final on June 30. No word yet as to the settlement amount. Jessica's dad tried to low-ball Nick into accepting a $1.5 million settlement, while Nick is said to have asked for a more realistic $8 million that he lowered to $5 million.

Nick is dating MTV VJ Vanessa Minnillo while Jessica may be with her co-star in the upcoming film "Employee of the Month," comedian Dane Cook. Cook was involved with someone else at the time of filming, but is now single and said to be getting cosy with Jessica.

This is sad news for Nick and Jessica fans, and should serve as a warning to all women who try to hold out before marriage and then get married young because they can't wait.

Here is Jessica in NY on 6/28. She's wearing the deadly long jeans/platform sandals combo that caused Britney's near baby-drop. Nick Lachey is shown performing a private concert for Q-100 listeners on 6/29.

Posted to Divorces | Hillary Swank | Jessica Simpson | Nick Lachey | Vanessa Minnillo

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Apr
21
Hillary Swank out jogging with a possible mate


Hillary Swank was spotted jogging with some guy. That may or may not mean that she's dating him.

Here's the recap on Hillary Swank and Chad Lowe:

  • They officially separated just after the New Year after eight years of marriage
  • On 3/3 it was reported that they got back together for the sake of their pets
  • At the end of March, In Touch, not known for its accuracy, said that they were going to renew their vows
  • Then a few days later, Us Weekly said that they were really over, according to some source
  • But then they were spotted massaging each other on a plane just last week.

    So now Hillary is photographed running with some new guy. The guy has to take his shirt off because it's dirty or something, and they're smiling at each other but not looking too intimate. They stand kind of far apart when they're exchanging the towels, and they seem self conscious about it. He could be her trainer, but he doesn't seem buff enough for the role. He's probably just a friend.

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    Posted to Chad Lowe | Hillary Swank | Hookups

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  • Apr
    17
    Hillary Swank and Chad Lowe can't break up properly

    On March 30th we reported that Hillary Swank and Chad Lowe were supposedly over for good because someone said so and that there was "competition between them" according to some tabloid. This was a week after a report came out that the two were going to renew their vows.

    Swank and Lowe were spotted massaging each other and geting all cosy on a flight recently, which means they're probably back together:

    After the 31-year-old star told us at the Oscars in February that she and Chad were trying to get things back on track, an airbourne spy tells us it seems to be working. "They were sat next to each other in business class on a flight from New York to LA - playing chess late into the night and giving each other foot and hand massages."

    That's kind of sweet, and it may work out for them this time. Swank seemed committed to trying to make it work, and it must be hard to maintain a relationship in Hollywood.

    Posted to Chad Lowe | Hillary Swank | Reconciliations

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    Mar
    30
    Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe are really over now


    Just a week ago we reported that In Touch claimed that Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe were going to renew their vows. It turns out In Touch was wrong, and they're really over, uh maybe:

    Despite recent sightings of Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe appearing affectionate together the couple will not be reconciling, according to media reports. The pair called it quits in January after eight years of marriage but were hopeful they could work things out during a trial separation.

    A source tells Us Weekly that spending too much time apart was to blame for the eventual demise of the relationship, adding, "They are not getting back together. There seemed to be competition between them."

    It can be hard to make a relationship work when a woman is much more successful and high-profile than her husband. If this is true, it's too bad that they couldn't work it out. It certainly seemed like Hilary wanted to try.

    Posted to Breakups | Chad Lowe | Hillary Swank

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    Mar
    24
    Hillary Swank and Chad Lowe to renew their vows

    We were wrong yesterday when we said that Hillary Swank and Chad Lowe were probably over. Guess they just don't have photographers following them around everywhere like other celebrities. In Touch reports that the cute couple are renewing their vows:
    The magazine cites an insider that claims the estranged lovebirds are close to a full reconciliation and as soon as that happens, they’re going to celebrate their reunion by getting married again.

    Their second wedding will be a formal affair and Hilary is already shopping for an elegant bridal gown.

    “Getting separated was the best thing Hilary and Chad have ever done for their marriage,” their pal says. “It made them realize that they were meant to be together."

    That is good news and we wish them all the best. Guess those pets were enough to cement their relationship after all. In related news, Mike Myers and his estranged wife also share custody of their dogs.

    Posted to Chad Lowe | Hillary Swank | Pets | Weddings

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    Mar
    06
    Oscar After-Party Pictures: Vanity Fair Party

    Uma Thurman, Adam Brody, Naomi Watts, Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Aniston, and Joaquin Phoenix are just a few of the celebrities pictured here. These pics are higher resolution than the after-party photos posted earlier.

    23 more after the jump!

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    Posted to Hillary Swank | Jennifer Aniston | Oscars | Photos | Sienna Miller

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    Feb
    28
    Hillary Swank to sell perfume

    Hillary Swank in a suggestive pose on a couch with the caption I'm not just a serious actress, I can get cosmetics contracts too!

    Hillary Swank has signed a three-year contract with fragrance house Guerlain, famous for the old-lady scent Shalimar. The company issued a standard statement praising the actress' potential to shill perfume:

    In making the announcement Monday, Guerlain described the 31-year-old actress, an Oscar winner for her roles in “Million Dollar Baby” and “Boys Don’t Cry,” as a “radiant and natural beauty” who does not conform to stereotypes.

    “Her background of always opting for the more challenging and ‘risky’ roles coupled with her warm and genuine personality, a far cry from the usual Hollywood mold, were all factors that made her an obvious choice for Guerlain,” the luxury French fragrance and beauty company said in a statement...

    A spokeswoman for the company declined to comment Monday on the terms of the deal or the details of the fragrance.

    Things are looking up for Hillary now that she's back with Chad and has a new gig.

    Posted to Endorsements | Hillary Swank

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