PEOPLE has learned in an exclusive interview that Hilary Swank and her husband Chad Lowe have decided to divorce. The couple’s attorney, Jeffrey A. Bernstein, has confirmed to PEOPLE that the decision to end their marriage was made by both Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe. They haven’t stopped being friends, and their regard for one another has only grown over the years.
The decision to end their marriage, which took place in 1997, was made public in the month of January. Troy Nankin, the representative for Hilary Swank, issued a statement at the time that read, “Hilary and Chad have decided to separate, but they are hopeful that they will be able to get through this difficult period.”
Indeed, it appeared as though Swank, who was 31, and Lowe, who was 38, were taking steps to save their union. During the January ceremony for the Golden Globe Awards, journalist Isaac Mizrahi asked a lonely Hilary Swank about her single life, and she said, “I’m not single. We are both committed to making our marriage work.
After that, in February, the couple was seen appearing to be very close while having lunch at the Tra di Noi restaurant in Malibu. An observer commented that “They appeared to be getting along extremely well,” noting that after the meal, Lowe accompanied Swank to her car. “They seemed to be getting along quite well,” As they were parting ways, he comforted her by placing his arm around her back.
It’s not the first time (they’ve eaten together), it’s just the first time the cameras have been present,” a close friend of the two-time Oscar winner told PEOPLE. “It’s not the first time (they’ve eaten together). It is clear that they are making an effort to strengthen their marriage.
In 1992, the couple first connected at a party hosted by the Hollywood Athletic Club. In an interview with PEOPLE in 2003, Hilary Swank recalls, “I went to a party with Leo DiCaprio, and Chad was there.” “We just started talking.”
“It was like the old cliche where you see somebody, lock eyes across the room, and time stands still,” Lowe continued. “… I told her, “I would love nothing more than to take you out to lunch.” After that, I made my way up until supper time. We consumed a substantial amount of food throughout the day.
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