13 January 2007, by Webmaster
Hilary Swank has sealed her status as one of today’s finest actors with a star on the famous Hollywood walk of fame.
The 32-year-old actress first arrived in the Los Angeles city as a teenager with her mother and only $75 (£37) in their pockets.
Speaking at the ceremony, an emotional Swank told reporters: "I remember my mom using a roll of quarters to call agents from a pay phone and telling agents they should sign me."
Swank’s career began with a small part in Buffy the Vampire Slayer but (...)