How old was Hilary Swank in The Next Karate Kid?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

During the filming of The Next Karate Kid, Hilary Swank was:

19 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

The age was estimated using the initial day of the year The Next Karate Kid came out:

January 1, 1994

And the date of birth of Hilary Swank, that is:

July 30, 1974

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Hilary Swank during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.