Hilary Swank says learning to fly is like reading a book. The actress took piloting lessons to prepare for her role as famous aviator Amelia Earhart in upcoming movie "Amelia," and says the experience of trying a new skill transported her back to childhood.

Hilary Swank was left drenched in sweat after her first flight lesson. The actress - who plays famous aviator Amelia Earhart in upcoming movie "Amelia" - says she was concentrating so hard it left her covered in perspiration.

Hilary Swank was stopped from getting her pilot license by anxious film bosses. The 35-year-old actress plays famous aviator Amelia Earhart in upcoming movie "Amelia" and was very keen to star in the movie because she always wanted to fly.

Hilary Swank doesn't mind being naked in front of her boyfriend's son. The "P.S. I Love You" actress has no qualms about flashing her flesh in front of partner John Campisi's child, but admits she might have to start wearing clothes soon.

Hilary Swank wasn't attracted to her boyfriend when she first met him.

Hilary Swank is "recovering" following a minor operation to remove a "small, benign growth." The 34-year-old actress visited a hospital and was forced to undergo the procedure after experiencing some "discomfort," but is now back at home.

Hilary Swank is set to gain 30 lbs for her next movie role. The actress - who lost a huge amount of weight to star in 2004 movie "Million Dollar Baby," a role for which she won an Oscar - will pile on the pounds to appear in the movie adaptation of Mireille Guiliano's best-selling book "French Women Don't Get Fat."

Hilary Swank wanted to be an astronaut when she was a child.

Hilary Swank says her best date would be "breakfast in bed".

Hilary Swank is addicted to vitamins.The Oscar-winning actress is so health obsessed she takes 45 vitamins a day and insists on having regular vitamin injections.

The actress, 33, insists dieting and exercise have nothing to do with her slim physique.

The Academy Award winning actress, Hilary Swank is cutting all her beautiful locks of hair off for charity.