Hilary Swank is glad she froze her eggs because it allowed her to become a mother when the time was right

Hilary Swank is glad she made the decision to freeze her eggs because it allowed her to become a mother when the time was right.

The Oscar winner became pregnant at 47 and gave birth to twins - Aya and Ohm - at the age of 48 and she admits she was waiting for everything in her life to fall into place before she started a family with her husband Philip Schneider.

She told Women's Health magazine: "I would have had kids earlier. I’m not saying I actively waited until 47. But that was a magical time in my life, when it all culminated. It was the right time for a myriad of reasons ...

"Thankfully, I had that ability to freeze eggs for later ... It takes some of the pressure off."

She added of being an older mom: "I’m a very different parent than I would’ve been, even in my early 40s. I’m much more patient.

"I’m much more understanding. I am much more, I think, interested in a different way than I would’ve been. I’m really interested in their brains.

"I’m fascinated about what makes them tick. And I have my career that’s already established, so I’m not divided. I’m able to really sink in and be present with them and be a hands-on parent."