Hilary Swank begged studio executives to let her take Christmas off after realizing they had her promoting her new film P.S. I Love You in Europe throughout the holidays.

The Oscar winner was upset when she first saw her schedule, because it meant her plans to have a family Christmas wouldn't be possible.

She explains, "I was asked to go to Europe to promote this movie, and I said, 'I'll go right up 'til the 21st, when the movie opens, but please let me be home for Xmas.'"

-Hilary Swank Pictures

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