Who would have thought that a blind date could lead to a whirlwind romance and a happy ending?
Well, for Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider, that's exactly what happened.
They've kept their relationship on the down-low over the years, but after the couple's recent announcement that they would be expecting twins,
we couldn't help but dive into their love story and find out everything we could about their blissful union.
Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider met after they were set up on a blind date by their mutual friends around 2014.
It was Supernatural actor Misha Collins' wife, Victoria Vantoch, who thought it would be a good idea for the pair to meet and get to know each other.
Most of the time, blind dates can be a little bit daunting because you don't know who you're going to be set up with and how things will turn out.
Thankfully, Hilary and Phillip's friends did a very good job with their setup because when they met up on the date, they never wanted it to end.
It seems as though they more than just enjoyed their time together because they immediately hit things off.
Two years later, Phillip got down on one knee and popped the big question to Hilary during a romantic getaway to Colorado.
The actress very happily said yes, and the couple was officially engaged.
When Schneider proposed, he made sure that the moment was extra special, including having the actress's dogs in attendance.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with who Phillip Schneider is, here's a little bit you should know about him.
Schneider is a "social venture entrepreneur," which Forbes describes as a profession that combines "capitalism with a do-gooder mentality."
The pair were incredibly discreet about their relationship and didn't share much of the more intimate details about their life together.
In fact, they were able to keep their engagement a secret and only announced it after they got married two years later!
In 2018, Hilary and Phillip got married among their closest friends and family during a beautiful ceremony that was held in a redwood preserve in California.
The couple's shared love of nature was a big factor in their wedding setting.
After the ceremony, the newlyweds performed a Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers–style tap dance to Moby's "In My Heart," for their guests.
You know people do ballroom or they learn something for their dance and and i thought well Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers they were so incredible and lets do that.
The actress shared of their special day,
Since then, they have kept their relationship fairly private, only attending a few events together.
A year later, Hilary gushed over her husband while celebrating their first wedding anniversary. She captioned in an Instagram post,
In September 2020, the actress shared a rare photo of Schneider on Instagram sharing pictures from a nature-filled getaway for Labor Day Weekend.
October 2022 brought along with it some even more exciting news when Swank revealed that she and Schneider are expecting "miracle" twins.
She gushed, "This is something that I've been wanting for a long time. I can't believe it."
Schneider and Swank will both be parents for the first time when their twins arrive.
It’s so fun to actually finally be able to say it, you know to get past the 12 week and be able to say I am pregnant.
Hilary revealed that twins run in both her family and Schneider's, adding that she is "so excited" for the next phase.
The actress showed off her baby bump in some sweet photos on social media in celebration of Halloween.
This may be the first time that Hilary gets to become a mother, but it's not the first time that she's been a wife.
The actress had previously been married to Chad Lowe for ten years back in the late 90s before they divorced in 2007.
The former couple used to be a favorite among fans, which is why their divorce was a shock to many. Hilary and Chad met each other for the first time in 1992.
Recalling their first interaction, the actress shared,
She also confessed that it was love at first sight for her,
After dating for several years, the couple tied the knot in 1997. At first, the idea of Marriage had never crossed her mind, but after she met Chad, everything changed.
She finally realized that she had met someone she wanted to spend the rest of her life with.
There were many reasons why fans loved Hilary and Chad as a couple. The two were often seen whispering something in each other's ears at fashion shows.
Fans were also deeply touched by seeing tears streaming down Chad's face when Hilary won the Oscar in 2000.
Even after Swank infamously forgot to thank Lowe during her acceptance speech, he still stood in her corner, explaining years later that he "didn't feel forgotten" during the ordeal.
He was by her side during her 2005 win for "Million Dollar Baby," too. This time, Swank made sure to thank Lowe before anyone else when she accepted her second Oscar.
However, a year later, separation rumors began swirling. Sadly, in May 2006, their lawyer announced their divorce.
Speaking about her divorce, Hilary explained,
The actress claimed that there were several reasons that led to the collapse of their Marriage.
It turned out that Chad had been battling with substance abuse in secret, but it soon began to take a toll on their Marriage.
Hilary had no idea that her husband had been struggling with addiction because he did everything that he could to keep it from her.
When she did eventually find out, she was completely blindsided.
When asked why her Marriage came to an end, Hilary explained,
However, Swank confirmed one of said "things" was Lowe's substance abuse problem and the fact that he kept his addiction from her.
Hilary went on to clarify that while Chad's substance abuse problem was not the sole cause of their divorce, she added,
Following their unexpected split, there were numerous rumors that Hilary and Chad had divorced because he couldn't have had a wife that was so much more successful than he was.
Despite rumors, Chad Lowe made it clear that his Marriage to Hilary Swank did not end because he was jealous of her success.
He did admit that he felt "less than inspired by the opportunities" that he was receiving as an actor,
but it never made him any less supportive or admiring of everything that she had accomplished during their Marriage.
Following the actress' candid interview with Vanity Fair, where she discussed their Marriage and subsequent divorce,
Lowe did say he was disappointed that "details of their relationship became public fodder."
He also spoke fondly of his Marriage to Swank, sharing,
Hilary shared the same sentiments in a 2010 interview, revealing she'd carry Lowe "in her heart forever."
It's unclear where Lowe and Swank's relationship stands today, but they've both moved with other people since their split.
He married TV producer Kim Painter, and they welcomed three children together.
If there's one thing we can learn from Hilary, it's that just because one Marriage doesn't work out, there's always hope to find love again.
Marriage isn't always easy, and sometimes it's better to amicably part ways.
While Hilary and Chad's relationship faced its challenges, they were able to move on to partners that make them happy and give them what they need.
We're so excited for Hilary and Phillip to welcome their twins, and we wish them only the best for their future as a growing family!