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- Charlize Theron says being a single mom was ‘one of the healthiest decisions’ she ever made (businessinsider.com)
Academy Award winner Charlize Theron recently opened up about her experience as a single mother, emphasizing her fulfillment and lack of regrets. In a candid conversation on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Theron discussed how witnessing her parents’ toxic relationship influenced her decision to raise her two adopted daughters, Jackson and August, on her own. The actress described her parents’ relationship as a “cautionary tale,” acknowledging that it, coupled with her own self-awareness, led her to recognize she wasn’t ready for a healthy partnership.
Theron firmly believes that choosing single motherhood was one of the healthiest decisions she’s ever made. She expressed frustration with the stigma surrounding single mothers, noting that society often questions their ability to maintain relationships instead of recognizing their choice as a valid path to happiness.
She passionately defended her decision, stating, “I love every single day of it. I love that I don’t have to share them with somebody.”
Theron believes that by understanding what she didn’t want in a relationship, she was able to break a cycle and create the fulfilling family life she desired. She stressed that ultimately, her children will be the ones to judge her parenting, and she’s confident in the way she’s chosen to raise them.
Theron joins a growing number of celebrities who have embraced single parenthood. Actresses Lucy Liu and Connie Britton have also shared their experiences with single motherhood, highlighting the diverse paths to parenthood available to women today.