Charlize Theron Fears ‘Millions of People…Are Going to Die' Because of Foreign Aid Cuts
Charlize Theron delivered fired up remarks Saturday about immigration, LGBTQ and women's rights and the devastating cuts to foreign aid.
'The world feels like it's burning because it is,' the Oscar winner said at the fifth annual Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Program Block Party on the Universal lot. 'Here in Los Angeles, in the US and across the globe, we are moving backwards fast. Immigration policy is destroying the lives of families, not criminals. Women's rights are becoming less and less every day, queer and trans lives are increasingly being erased, and gender-based violence is on the rise. This isn't just policy, it's personal. Fuck them.'
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She continued, 'Foreign aid cuts brought HIV and AIDS programs in my home country of South Africa to an absolute standstill. All of this is not just detrimental, it's dangerous. People will lose their lives. Many have already unfortunately and at a frightening rate. It's absolutely heartbreaking to see this kind of unnecessary suffering.'
Theron did not mention Pres. Trump by name but his administration has made cutting foreign aid a core part of its agenda.
But Theron said she is not without hope. 'What we also see, what we cannot miss, is the resistance,' she said. 'There is hope, there is power in all of us standing up, organizing, protesting, voting and caring for each other, and refusing to accept that this is the new normal. That spirit of resistance, justice and care for each other, that's the spirit that drives the work at CTAOP. Although our focus is on the youth in southern Africa, what we're really talking about here tonight is that all lives should be valued. Everyone should have the right to be healthy and safe and should be able to be seen.'
Theron launched CTAOP 18 years ago to support young people living in her native South Africa. To date, CTAOP-supported programs have reached more than 4.5 million youth and granted $15 million to organizations in southern Africa.
Earlier in the evening, on the red carpet, Theron told me, 'It's quite devastating what's going to happen…It's less than one percent of this budget that everyone is talking about and when you compare that to the millions of people that are going to die because of this, it's devastating. It does feel like this event is a little more important than it was last year.'
Theron says she regularly lobbies elected officials. 'We do it quite a bit,' she said, adding, 'I will say there are a lot of people who do pick up the phone and are willing to listen and are on our side of understanding.'
The evening also included a live auction of luxury products and experiences as well as a performance by Reneé Rapp.
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(Think a boyfriend sweater versus a fitted blazer.) Made from bamboo-derived viscose, the sheets are renowned for their dreamy softness. Pro tip: The brand recommends making your bed while the sheets are still a bit damp, which will help them stay wrinkle-free. Sizes Available: Twin, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King Twin, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King Material: 100% viscose from bamboo 100% viscose from bamboo Colors: 10 Cariloha Resort 4-Piece Sateen Sheet Set Cariloha Sateen sheet set $299 AMAZON Why We Love It: Cariloha's 400-thread-count sheet set is an ode to resort life—or, more accurately, to that deep, unbothered, out-of-office sleep. With a sateen-weave finish, the sheets and pillowcases have a silky feel and a temperature-regulating design to help sleepers stay cool at night. Oeko-Tex-certified, the bedding comes in beachy colors like creamy Coconut Milk and seaglass-hued Ocean Mist. Cariloha's 400-thread-count sheet set is an ode to resort life—or, more accurately, to that deep, unbothered, out-of-office sleep. With a sateen-weave finish, the sheets and pillowcases have a silky feel and a temperature-regulating design to help sleepers stay cool at night. Oeko-Tex-certified, the bedding comes in beachy colors like creamy Coconut Milk and seaglass-hued Ocean Mist. Sizes Available: Queen, King, Split King Queen, King, Split King Material: 100% viscose with a sateen-weave finish 100% viscose with a sateen-weave finish Colors: 7 Buffy 100% Eucalyptus Lyocell Sheet Buffy 100% Eucalyptus Lyocell Sheet $220 AMAZON Why We Love It: Vouched for by Vogue, New York-based Buffy uses earth-friendly materials to craft sheets that are soft, breathable, and cool to the touch. Using plant-based dyes from pomegranate and turmeric, its 300-thread-count eucalyptus sheets come in shades of blue, pink, and white, and they're made with technology that absorbs excess moisture and helps regulate body temperature. The fitted sheet has extra-deep pockets to fit all mattresses, and the sheets are hypoallergenic and Oeko-Tex tested. Vouched for by Vogue, New York-based Buffy uses earth-friendly materials to craft sheets that are soft, breathable, and cool to the touch. Using plant-based dyes from pomegranate and turmeric, its 300-thread-count eucalyptus sheets come in shades of blue, pink, and white, and they're made with technology that absorbs excess moisture and helps regulate body temperature. The fitted sheet has extra-deep pockets to fit all mattresses, and the sheets are hypoallergenic and Oeko-Tex tested. Sizes Available: Full, Queen, King Full, Queen, King Material: Lyocell Lyocell Colors: 3 Laura Ashley Percale Cotton Bed Sheets Why We Love It: Anyone with the smallest yen for florals should have at least one set of Laura Ashley sheets. These, made with cooling percale cotton, come in over 30 different colors and prints, which include blue-and-white floral vine design, garden-green toile, and the primmest of pink rosebuds. Crisp, smooth, and cool, the sheets run no risk of stifling hot sleepers, and the pillowcases have self-hems that lend a polished look to any bed—or dorm room. (Luckily, sizes include the college-campus-standard Twin XL.) Anyone with the smallest yen for florals should have at least one set of Laura Ashley sheets. These, made with cooling percale cotton, come in over 30 different colors and prints, which include blue-and-white floral vine design, garden-green toile, and the primmest of pink rosebuds. Crisp, smooth, and cool, the sheets run no risk of stifling hot sleepers, and the pillowcases have self-hems that lend a polished look to any bed—or dorm room. (Luckily, sizes include the college-campus-standard Twin XL.) Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King Material: 100% percale cotton 100% percale cotton Colors: 30+ 8 More Sheets We Love to Shop: Matouk Amara Triple Pearl Embroidered 300 Thread-Count Flat Sheet $174 NORDSTROM With a 300 thread count and an elegant, triple-pearl motif, Matouk's sateen flat sheet brings luxury hotel caché to any bedding set. Parachute Percale Sheet Set $299 NORDSTROM $299 PARACHUTE HOME Parachute's organic percale cotton sheet set offers a supremely soft sleeping experience—its earthy color range, which includes soothing shades like Moss, Adobe, and Bone, is also soft on the eyes. Snowe Home Percale Sheet Set $302 SNOWE HOME Snowe Home's 500-thread-count, long-staple percale cotton sheets feel crisp and smooth; if you sleep hot, they'll feel refreshingly lightweight on the skin. Quince Classic Organic Percale Sheet $110 QUINCE High-quality and budget-friendly, Quince sheets are another Vogue editor staple. Ideal for summertime, the organic percale sheets have a 270 thread count and a cooling feel. Tekla Linen Flat Sheet $245 TEKLA FABRICS $305 SSENSE A Vogue editor-favorite for bedding—associate shopping director Talia Abbas loves their wool throw blanket—Tekla's 100% French flax linen sheet softens over time, and, with its softly textured look, has immediate visual appeal. How pretty is the pale lemon color? Serena and Lily Nantucket Stripe Linen Sheet Set $428 SERENA & LILY Yarn-dyed, ruffled linen with a little frill brings a jaunty, nautical look to the bedroom. If you're looking to branch out from neutrals, this is for you.
