Hilary Swank Admits She Was a Loner Before Getting Divorce

Thu, 08 October 2009 04:16:02 ET

Hilary Swank Admits She Was a Loner Before Getting Divorce
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"Million Dollar Baby" star Hilary Swank will grace the November issue of Marie Claire magazine. In an interview with the publication, she has commented on people's assumption that she is a loner. "Yeah, I can totally see that," she answered. However, the actress claimed it is part of her past life as she said, "For a long time, I was a loner because Chad [Lowe, Hilary's ex-husband] was my best friend, and we were really happy just hanging out, he and I."

Hilary then added, "I think it was maybe five years ago that I realized how important my friends were to me, and I realized they were a big part of my letting go. When I got divorced three years ago, I needed them more than ever." Affirming that she is no longer a loner, the 35-year-old beauty admitted that she has a best friend, stating "I have really good girlfriends. Mariska Hargitay is my best friend."

During the interview, Hilary, who had married to Chad for more than 8 years before deciding to separate in 2006, revealed that facing a divorce is one of the hardest moments in her life. "Going through a divorce is horrible," she told Marie Claire. "Having been with Chad so young - we met when I was 18- it was all I knew. It is really hard. I certainly don't wish it on anyone."