Charlize Theron and Son Jackson Turn Disneyland into a Family Adventure!
Charlize Theron's Secret Life: Oscar Winner Ditches Glamour for Family Fun at Disneyland
In a rare and adorable sighting, Hollywood A-lister Charlize Theron was spotted enjoying a fun-filled day out with her 12-year-old son Jackson at the Happiest Place on Earth - Disneyland. The 49-year-old South African beauty, known for her Oscar-winning performances in films like "Monster" and "North Country", ditched her glamorous red carpet persona to indulge in some good old-fashioned family fun.
The usually private star was seen sporting a casual look of a white T-shirt, jeans, baseball cap, and sunglasses as she accompanied Jackson and his friends on the park's top rides and attractions. But don't let her relaxed demeanor fool you - Charlize was still the consummate mom, expertly juggling snacks, drinks, and tantrums while keeping a watchful eye over her mini-me.
But what's even more fascinating is that this outing comes just weeks after Charlize revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that her kids have "zero respect" for her Hollywood career. When asked if Jackson and his 9-year-old sister August were impressed by her Oscar wins, Charlize quipped: "My children have zero respect for me. I don't know how, it's just unbelievable."
The actress, who became the first South African to win an acting Oscar in 2003, couldn't help but chuckle as she added: "I feel like I'm pretty humble, but every once in a while I'm like there's a f*g Oscar right there." It seems her kids are just too young and innocent to appreciate their mom's A-list status!
But what's behind Charlize's desire for motherhood? The actress has always been vocal about her passion for adoption, which was inspired by her own childhood experiences growing up in South Africa. In a 2018 interview with PEOPLE, she revealed that it was "always my first" option to become a mom through adoption.
Charlize's journey to motherhood wasn't an easy one, though. She was in several high-profile relationships before settling down with her partner Sean Penn from 2013 to 2015. The couple reportedly got engaged, but Charlize quickly denied the rumors, stating that they had broken up before even considering marriage.
Nowadays, it's clear that motherhood is Charlize's top priority. She has spoken candidly about the challenges of parenting, confessing: "(Being) a parent in general is hard... you're like, 'I'm never going to survive this.' And then you get to the other side, you're like, 'Oh my God, this is amazing. I can't believe I did that'." It's clear that Charlize has found her true calling as a mom.
So what's next for Charlize and her adorable brood? With Jackson and August growing up fast, it's likely we'll see more of them on the red carpet soon - but for now, let's just enjoy these precious moments of family fun at Disneyland.
