Marie Claire November 2009 issues:UK, US, Aussie

Actress Hillary Swank covers November 2009 issue of Marie Claire, poses in khaki color H&M top, $49.

The magazine is on stands since October 13.Oscar-winning celebrity of decidedly flowery movies like Boys Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby says in the interview:

About relaxing:

My relaxation has always been my animals—going to the dog park with them, going to the beach. I always try to carve out time in my day to be with them. On the last set I was on, I would just get a bike and ride around the studio with my dogs chasing me. It just gets me out of my head, you know what I mean?

About two Oscars which must get you any role you want

So not true. I really chase the things that I want. I don’t audition anymore, but I do go after things that I believe in. Someone will say, ‘Oh, I don’t see Hilary in that role because she’s not really that funny to me.’ So I’ll say that I want to sit down with them so that they meet the real person behind the characters. I usually get roles that are not the conventional beauty.”

About divorce and friendship:

For a long time, I was a loner because [my ex-husband Chad Lowe] was my best friend, and we were really happy just hanging out, he and I. I think it was maybe five years ago that I realized how important my friends were to me, and I realized they were a big part of my letting go. When I got divorced three years ago, I needed them more than ever. I have really good girlfriends. Mariska Hargitay is my best friend.”

Swank will play popular pilot Amelia Earhart in Amelia, out October 23.

British Marie Claire November 2009 covers Alexandra Burke

British Marie Claire November 2009 covers Alexandra Burke – the star of The X Factor.

She says:

About rumors that she has 80-page contract which means she’s owned by Simon Cowell:

That man is the nicest man on earth. He rings me, and I’m like, “You’re Simon Cowell – why are you ringing my phone?” I still get nervous when I talk to him.’

About her future:

Actually,’

‘I want kids before I’m 30. Cheryl advised me just to be wary who I’m dating. I just want someone who makes me happy.’

The magazine is on sale from Thursday 1 October.

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