Hillwood, the esteemed actress, is the proud daughter of Mark and Angela Smith, the latter being a descendant of James Hamilton, 5th Duke of Hamilton, which grants her a distant claim to the esteemed title of Duke of Hamilton through a special remainder.
Her illustrious career has been marked by notable roles, including that of Lyn Turtle in the BBC's A Very Peculiar Practice and Doctor Grayling Russell in the acclaimed TV series Inspector Morse.
In her personal life, Hillwood is married to the talented Canadian American actor Matt Frewer, best known for his iconic portrayal of the titular character in Max Headroom. Together, they have a lovely daughter.
Splitting her time between her husband's residence in Malibu, California, and the picturesque Gatineau Hills of Quebec, Hillwood has established herself as a talented and versatile actress, with a life filled with love, art, and adventure.
