Charlize Theron’s mother is Gerda Theron. Recent headlines about Theron and her family often revisit the 1991 incident in which Gerda Theron shot and killed Charlize’s father in self-defense to protect Charlize and her sister; Charlize has spoken publicly about it in interviews to raise awareness about domestic violence. If you’d like, I can summarize the most up-to-date reporting and provide direct sources.
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Oscar-winner was held at gunpoint by her father when she was just 15
www.independent.co.ukThe actress' children are 6 and 2.
abcnews.comActress Charlize Theron is speaking out about a key moment from her teenage years: witnessing her mother kill her father in self-defense.
www.oxygen.comUp until now, Theron has never told the story on television. "It's not just about me," she said. "If it was just about me, I think I could talk about it." She says her mother "has never asked to be in the spotlight, and she's never asked for any of this." But on Primetime Thursday, Theron told the story to ABCNEWS' Diane Sawyer.
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www.standard.co.ukCharlize was 15 when her drunk father threatened to kill her and her mother.
www.nzherald.co.nzThe Oscar winner gave new insight into the ‘night of trauma’ when she was just 15 years old.
7news.com.auUp until now, Theron has never told the story on television. "It's not just about me," she said. "If it was just about me, I think I could talk about it." She says her mother "has never asked to be in the spotlight, and she's never asked for any of this." But on Primetime Thursday, Theron told the story to ABCNEWS' Diane Sawyer.
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