Charlize Theron on trauma shaping life, career: ‘Not haunted’
Charlize Theron revealed her mother fatally shot her abusive, alcoholic father in self-defense when she was 15. This traumatic event in South Africa, she explained, forged her independence and resilience. Theron, who left her homeland at 16, credits her upbringing for her drive to live a full life, influencing her bold career choices and strong bond with her mother.
