Despite being a Hollywood icon, Charlize Theron faces the relatable challenge of embarrassing her children. In a lighthearted interview, the actress opened up about her daughters' amusing reactions to her antics.
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Charlize Theron's Candid Confessions: Kids Find Her "Embarrassing" But She's Unfazed
Charlize Theron, the South African-born actress, has made a name for herself in Hollywood with her impressive acting prowess. However, behind the glamour and fame, she is also a dedicated mother to her two daughters, Jackson and August. In a recent interview, Theron shared some candid insights into her family life, revealing that her children find her "embarrassing" most of the time.
"Oh my God, they're so embarrassed by me constantly," Theron told E! News during an event for her Africa outreach project. "They're kids, they're girls, you know? I have a preteen and I feel like I have a 9-year-old who thinks she's a 13-year-old. It's a lot of girl in our house."
Charlize Theron's Candid Confessions: Kids Find Her "Embarrassing" But She's Unfazed
Despite her daughters' amusing reactions, Theron takes it all in stride. "I'm just trying to keep my head above water, because they are smart and they are witty and they are firecrackers, but they do not go, 'Oh my god, Mom, you're so amazing.' They're like, 'Excuse me, I need. I want.'"
Theron acknowledges that her role as a mother is not always glamorous. "They're a--holes, but they're really nice. Other parents know what I'm talking about." With her busy career and her responsibilities as a single mother, Theron admits to feeling overwhelmed at times.
Charlize Theron's Candid Confessions: Kids Find Her "Embarrassing" But She's Unfazed
"I'm just trying to survive, you know?" she confided. "I'm trying to be the best mom I can be and I'm trying to work and I'm trying to have a life. And it's like, 'Okay, how do I do all of these things and not completely lose my s--t?'"
Theron has always been open about her decision to adopt her daughters. She adopted Jackson in 2012, followed by August in 2015. Growing up in South Africa, Theron witnessed firsthand the plight of orphans and always knew she wanted to adopt.
"This was definitely not a second option for me," she said in a 2018 interview with People magazine. "It was always my first." Theron's daughters have brought immense joy and fulfillment into her life, and she cherishes their bond deeply.
As a South African raising her children in America, Theron has had to navigate some cultural differences in parenting. "I didn't grow up in America," she explained to Harper's Bazaar, "so I always find myself kind of trying to keep my head above water with the school system and exams, because it's not familiar to me."
Theron has also faced some judgment for being a single parent, but she remains unfazed. "I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I'm a woman," she told NPR in 2019. "There's still a stigma around single mothers, and there's still a lot of judgment about it."
Despite the challenges, Theron's love for her daughters is unwavering. "I wanted to believe that somehow my child would find me in the way that we were just meant to be," she said. "So I wasn't specific with anything... In whatever country they would allow me as a single woman to adopt, that's where I filed."
Theron believes that every child deserves a loving and supportive family, regardless of how they came into the world. "I think the greatest gift you can give any child is to know that they're unconditionally loved and accepted," she said.
