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CNBC
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNBC
Charlize Theron is choosing to be single, she told ‘Call Her Daddy': That can be ‘a sign of strength,' says relationship expert
Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron has had her share of romantic relationships. Among the most famous were her relationships with Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins and actor Sean Penn. But these days, the mother of two is choosing to be single, she recently told Alex Cooper on podcast "Call Her Daddy." For her, building her family was about "being honest with who I am and what I can give right now," she said, adding that she realized she "was not somebody who should be having kids with another person." Here's why Theron chose to be a single mom, and why relationship experts support her decision. For Theron, there were two main motivations. First, Theron's parents had a tumultuous relationship. "There was a lot of alcoholism in my family," she said, "on both sides." And she grew up seeing the repercussions of that painful dynamic and wanted to avoid repeating what she saw at home. Second, it was a recognition of how she functioned in a romantic relationship. "I used to be someone in relationships that would lose herself," she said. She would often attract narcissists, which meant "walking on egg shells, trying to protect ego," she said. And she avoided conflict, preferring to placate to them than to fight. Ultimately, it was about "being very honest with myself and understanding that I did not have the capability of being healthy in a relationship," she said. Sara Nasserzadeh, sexuality and relationship expert and author of "Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love," lauds Theron's decision. "I hear a woman choosing alignment," she says. "She is not turning away from love, she is choosing not to recreate cycles that would compromise her ability to live and love truthfully." She also sees Theron's choice as one made by an awareness of her surroundings. Historically, women have relied on men for financial stability, for example. "For many, partnership was a necessity more than a preference," Nasserzadeh says. "Charlize has the clarity, the support, and the resources to choose otherwise, and that is powerful." Psychotherapist and author of "13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do" Amy Morin has seen many women make a similar choice. "Some were moms who didn't want to expose their children to their dating lives," she says, adding that, "others had done a lot of work on themselves but didn't want to practice their new relationship skills while the kids were around." Others, still, simply felt their lives were full. They didn't need the romantic relationship. "Some have experienced backlash as others question if they're truly happy or make jokes that there must be something wrong with them," says Morin. "But choosing to stay single can certainly be a sign of strength, not weakness."
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Charlize Theron raves about 'freedom' of her 40s and 'amazing' one-night stand with a 26-year-old
On screen, Charlize Theron kicks ass an immortal warrior. But off screen, the Old Guard 2 star knows that age is nothing but a number. On the latest episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, Theron spoke candidly about the newfound sexual freedom she's discovered in her 40s and revealed that she recently had a one-night stand with a man nearly half her age. While discussing dating with host Alex Cooper, the actress, 49, said she's only had a few one-night stands in her life, "But I did just recently f‑‑‑ a 26-year-old, and it was really f‑‑‑ing amazing." She added, "I've never done that. And I was like, 'Oh, this is great. Okay.'" Asked to share any "sex tips" she might have for female listeners, Theron was unsure. "I am the last person to ask," she replied. "I'm like sounding very cocky here, but I think it's because I have found this freedom in my 40s where I'm like, 'Oh my God.' So I just want to say this in perspective: I've probably had three one-night stands in my entire life." The Atomic Blonde star noted that when she had her recent one-night stand, it made her think, "Oh, f‑‑‑, I should have done this in my 20s." But she pointed out that between being partnered up and having kids, there was never time for such things. "Who has f‑‑‑ing time for dates and shaving and waxing and makeup?" Theron quipped. "I've got two children that have to go to school the next [day]." As for her advice to listeners, Theron encouraged them to advocate for themselves in intimate situations, noting, "Women who come across as confident and outspoken tend to also be, in bed, people who want to please males. Isn't it strange? We should be the ones that are like, 'F‑‑‑ you, I'm going to have an orgasm.' My advice would be this: 'Don't f‑‑‑ing do that. For two reasons: You're going to have better orgasms, and your man is going to like that.'" Her advice didn't stop there. Theron also opened up about her experience on dating apps, including Raya, offering guidance to the men she often swipes past."Not because I want to date you, but because I want to help you," she began. "No Burning Man photos. No photos of you with other women. I don't care. I don't want to know that you have girlfriends. And I don't want you shooting a f‑‑‑ing selfie in your closet of your hand in a jean pocket.' She continued: "It makes my vagina close. I just can't. And don't tell me you're a CEO, because you're not. Like, I'm sorry. Of what? Of some business you can't explain to me that none of my friends can understand? Like, no. I'm a 50-ass-year-old woman telling you, 'Don't do it.' Girls don't like it. They don't f‑‑‑ing like it." Theron has previously been romantically linked to actors Stuart Townsend, Craig Bierko, and Sean Penn, as well as Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins and model Alex Dimitrijevic. She is a mother of two, having adopted daughters Jackson and August in 2012 and 2015. Watch Theron's full Call her Daddy episode above. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Courier-Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Charlize Theron's wild sex confession
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Charlize Theron recently had a 'f***ing amazing' hook-up with a 26-year-old. The actress sat down with Alex Cooper for Wednesday's episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, where she detailed her sex life. 'I just want to say this in perspective,' Theron, 49, prefaced. 'I've probably had three one-night stands in my entire life. But I did just recently f**k a 26-year-old and it was really f***ing amazing.' 'I've never done that,' she continued. 'And I was like, 'Oh, this is great. OK.'' Charlize Theron revealed she recently had a 'f***ing amazing' hook-up with a 26-year-old. The Atomic Blonde star revealed that she 'found this freedom' in her 40s that allowed her to have the sexual encounter, which was very rare for her. 'I don't have many of them, I'm sitting here sounding like I do,' she explained. 'So when I do, I'm like, 'Oh, f**k yeah. I should have done this in my 20s.'' The producer explained that prioritising her sex life is hard as a single mum. 'Who has f***ing time for dates and shaving and waxing and make-up? And I have two children who have to go to school.' The actress revealed she has had 'three one-night stands in my entire life'. Picture:Theron says she 'found this freedom' in her 40s that allowed her to have the sexual encounter. Picture: MayaTheron welcomed both her kids through adoption, bringing Jackson — whom she revealed was transgender in 2019 — into her life in 2012, followed by August in 2015. Theron told Cooper that when she does want a hook-up, she needs to schedule it accordingly. 'This sh*t's on a timer,' she joked. 'Do you need me to send you a call time? You got two hours. What's happening? 'Cause, like, I need to know.' Theron tends to keep the details of her love life private. She was most recently linked to model Alex Dimitrijevic in May 2023, though she never confirmed the romance herself. 'Charlize and Alex have been dating for a few months now,' a source told Us Weekly at the time, noting that the pair's relationship was 'still in the early stages' but that they 'really like[d] each other.' The pair reportedly broke up in November 2024. The actress had a highly publicised relationship with Sean Penn from 2013 to 2015. Picture:Before that, Theron was in a highly publicised relationship with Sean Penn in 2013. Multiple outlets reported that the pair had even secretly gotten engaged. After they broke up in 2015, however, the Bombshell star said she had no intention of ever marrying the actor. 'I did not 'almost get married to Sean,' that's such bullsh*t,' she told Howard Stern in 2020. 'No, we dated, that was literally all we did, we dated. It was a relationship, for sure. We were definitely exclusive, but it was for barely a year.' Prior to Penn, Theron dated actors Craig Bierko and Stuart Townsend, along with Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins. This article originally appeared in Page Six and was reproduced with permission Originally published as Charlize Theron, 49, makes wild sex confession about 'f***ing amazing' hook-up with 26-year-old
Perth Now
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Charlize Theron says Keanu Reeves 'goes by his own clock'
Charlize Theron has claimed Keanu Reeves "goes by his own clock". The 49-year-old actress described her famous friend - who she starred with in the likes of 1997's Devil's Advocate - as "one of the most loyal" people she knows, although on an episode of Hot Ones she previously claimed Keanu, 60, was most likely to not show up to her dinner party. Asked about that moment by The Hollywood Reporter, she said: "Oh my gosh, did I? I can't remember why I said that. "He definitely goes by his own clock, but not in a disrespectful way. He always shows up. He's professional. He's a great friend. He's one of the most loyal friends I've ever had. "He's also great in the sense that you can pick up with him exactly where you left off, and I don't need to talk to him every single day. "But he is a bit of an enigma, and I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't show up." The two friends haven't worked together since 2001's Sweet November, but Charlize insisted there isn't a dramatic reason behind the lengthy break. She explained: "Honestly, there's no one to blame. We are really trying, and we have been for all these years. "Obviously, we are both very busy, but we have been in development on a couple of things." Charlize insisted that the close bond they share means neither of them would want to collaborate again "for the sake" of it. She added: "We're both very similar in the sense that we love each other. "We're family, and we want to find the thing that is really worthy of the two of us being in it. "In many ways, it's like doing a sequel to [The Old Guard]. We don't want to just do it for the sake of doing so, but we think about it a lot." Back in September 2020, Charlize shared a heartfelt birthday message after her longtime friend turned 56. She wrote on Instagram: "I love this handsome human so much! Happy birthday, Keanu! You're just the best!" In the past, Charlize has dated the likes of actor Craig Bierko, Third Eye Blind singer Stephen Jenkins, Battle In Seattle director Stuart Townsend, and Hollywood star Sean Penn. Meanwhile, Keanu has been in a relationship with Alexandra Grant since around 2018. They first collaborated in 2011 on his book Ode to Happiness, with the artist providing the illustrations, and reunited again to work on his 2016 book Shadows.
Newsweek
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
The 1600: The Birthright Question
The Insider's Track Good morning, 🎶 Friday Listening: Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life. I've been going down a 3EB YouTube-hole that has reminded me how underrated this band was in its time. This whole record is like a sonic distillation of what it was like to be alive in the waning days of the 20th century... the last of the Good Times. Today is the last day of the Supreme Court's term, and it's still got six decisions to issue before the justices can head home for summer break. The big one we're expecting this morning is their ruling on President Trump's attempt to end automatic birthright citizenship. The actual case at hand is a bit convoluted. It's less about whether BC is constitutional, and more about this issue of nationwide injunctions; whether federal judges can block executive orders on a national basis. The drama here is that SCOTUS could do any number of things: the justices could rule narrowly on the injunction issue, or they could turn down the administration's request to get involved and instead rule on the constitutionality of BC. We'll find out around 10aET, before many of you have read this—but stick with me anyway here. The issue of "activist" judges trying to sabotage the Trump admin's agenda feels, to me, wildly overblown. It's pretty much the only guardrail left against unfettered executive power, and it's holding up pretty well. The White House generally abides by what these judges say, then the issue gets kicked upstairs and eventually to an appeals court or even SCOTUS for a final judgment. Every POTUS complains about how they're being stymied by some activist lower-court judge, but it happens more with Trump because of his far more encompassing view of executive power. Or put another way, he does a lot more stuff that's legally questionable. But to whine about this the way they do—all while having the Supreme Court firmly in their pocket—is very lame. The more interesting legal precedent at hand is the birthright question. From the oral arguments in this case, it seems highly unlikely the court will outright repeal BC because it's pretty clearly in the Constitution. The 14th Amendment has long been interpreted by scholars on both the left and right that if you're born on US soil, you are automatically an American citizen (with a couple exceptions, like if you're the kid of a foreign diplomat). If this is an issue that MAGA feels so strongly about, then Trump should use his considerable bully pulpit to make the case for a constitutional amendment. But that's hard. Here's how I think about BC. It's tough to get data on this because hospitals don't typically ask about your citizenship status, but the best estimates are there's about 250K people born in the US every year to parents who are not here legally, or on visas. Some number of those (I'd wager the majority) are born into families who have been here without legal status for a long time, working, paying taxes, contributing to their communities. As far as I am concerned, these folks are American. And another good chunk are college kids on student visas who fall in love, get pregnant and overstay, things like that. If a baby is born in those situations, to loving parents who live/study/work in the US, who the hell am I to say that baby isn't as American as me? But let's assume for argument's sake that all 250K of those births are "anchor babies" born to moms from China on birth tourism excursions or whatever. They have the baby, baby gets American passport, they go back home. Presto, one new American citizen living as an expat. If all quarter-million of those births were basically a scam to get American citizenship, that would be 14% of U.S. births annually. It's just not the huge deal that the right makes it out to be. And even so, I've yet to read a substantive argument about why it's so bad to have more Americans out there. The left uses the cloying language about how "immigrants make America great." But I'd flip it: America makes immigrants great. The magic dust that we have that very few other Western nations do is that we are really, really good at assimilating our immigrants. Think about your own life: the guy who owns the store downtown whose parents came from Africa and who is a bigger football fan than you. The Chinese couple who made a living washing dishes and whose kids are now software engineers sending them to an early retirement. These people love this country more than most so-called "natives" because they understand inherently something us "real Americans" take for granted: How special and rare it is to live somewhere with that kind of opportunity. So that's my argument in favor of birthright citizenship. The more Americans, the merrier, I say. We'll see if Roberts, Gorsuch, et al. agree. Have a nice weekend. The Rundown Zohran Mamdani's decisive win in the first round of the New York City Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday has become more than a local political upset—it's a new frontline in the battle over the soul of the Democratic Party and a gift to Republicans eager for a fresh national target. President Donald Trump mocked Mamdani, a proud democratic socialist, as a "Communist lunatic," adding, "If this is the future of the Democrats, they don't have one." Vice President JD Vance congratulated him as "the new leader of the Democratic Party." Within hours, the National Republican Congressional Committee branded him an "antisemitic socialist radical," tying him to frontline Democrats in suburban swing districts. Read more from Newsweek's Jesus Mesa. Also happening: Congress: Democrats are moving to rein in President Trump's authority to launch military action against Iran, citing concerns over transparency and constitutional limits following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The push comes as lawmakers prepare to vote on a war powers resolution requiring congressional approval for future strikes. Follow the latest. NATO summit: One big question was left unanswered at NATO's biggest summit of the year, and only America's delegation could answer it. But the U.S. did not discuss with its allies any plans to roll back the American troop presence in Europe, according to two European officials at The Hague gathering. Read more. This is a preview of The 1600—Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.
