Hilary Swank on being fired from ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and returning to TV with 'Trust'

'Trust' marks Hilary Swank's return to the small screen. Photo: AP

The question makes two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank blush. “You were fired from Beverly Hills, 90210?” Wait, wait. Let her explain.

About 20 years ago, Swank joined the popular young adult drama that had already made mega-celebrities of its cast members, including Luke Perry and Shannen Doherty. She played cash-strapped single mum Carly Reynolds, the love interest to perpetually immature Steve Sanders (Ian Ziering).