Oscar-Winning Actress Charlize Theron Says Kids Have Zero Respect for Career

Charlize Theron shared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' that her two adopted daughters, Jackson and August, are unimpressed by her accomplished acting career, including her Oscar win and daring stunts. Despite filming an intricate and dangerous helicopter fight scene for 'The Old Guard 2,' Theron revealed her children found a Tom Cruise poster from 'Mission: Impossible' cooler than her own helicopter stunt work. She expressed surprise and humor over their lack of respect for her achievements, joking about the visible Oscar she has at home. The actress also emphasized her role as a mother teaching acceptance and embracing differences, reflecting her values beyond her Hollywood career. Theron has kept her children mostly out of the public eye but occasionally shares glimpses of their lives, like attending concerts. Overall, the star highlighted the normalcy and humility she seeks within her family despite her high-profile career.