Hillary Swank's performance in Clint Eastwood's gritty boxing drama, Million Dollar Baby, has been the subject of tremendous critical acclaim over the last couple of months. The young talent picked up the prize for Best Actress, making this her second award for this film after the Golden Globe for Best Actress.
Her speech included heartfelt thanks to her veteran director and co-stars. 'You know, I also can't believe I'm a working actor, working with the legendary Clint Eastwood, and the always amazing Morgan Freeman,' she said. 'I think one of the rarest qualities, and most important qualities is being able to believe in someone else. And Clint, your unwavering belief in me, I am just so thankful for that. I am thankful to you for reminding me to trust my instincts, and allowing me to trust my instincts.'
Morgan Freeman was awarded the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award for the same film.