Behind the Camera: Celebrities Open Up About Struggles They Have Been Through

With multiple Academy Awards under her belt, Hilary Swank is a formidable actress. However, the first of those awards came with a touch of bittersweet… Whilst she might viewed as a great actor today, that wasn’t always the case.

When Swank played the role of Brandon Teena, a trans man in Boys Don’t Cry, her performance was lauded by audiences and critics alike. Notwithstanding the quality of her performance, she was paid only $75 a day for her work – not even enough to qualify for health insurance.