100 Women Season 2015 Episode 4 - Hilary Swank - Academy Award Winning Actor

Airdate: 2015-Nov-26

Episode summary:

 Hilary Swank is a two time Oscar-winning actor who has taken on some of Hollywood's grittiest roles. She comes from humble beginnings - she grew up in a trailer park and lived in a car until she got her big break. Now she is as much an advocate as she is an actor with her campaigns for transgender rights as well as working with military families. Rajini Vaidyanathan talks to her about her rise to the top and being a woman in Hollywood.

About 100 Women series:

High-profile women from the spheres of entertainment, sport, business and politics speak to BBC presenters about their work, life and ambitions.Show more >