Happy birthday to Hilary Swank! The Academy Award-winning actress turns 35 today. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Hilary’s illustrious career began with a small part in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992), and she became famous for her roles in Boys Don’t Cry (1999) and Million Dollar Baby (2004).

Hilary has joined the likes of Viven Leigh, Helen Hayes, Sally Field, and Luise Rainer, as one of the only actresses to have been nominated for Academy Awards twice and win both times. Here’s wishing her the happiest of birthdays!