Charlize Theron on Her Difficult Childhood

Charlize Theron explains how her tough childhood has informed her parenting, and she shares the new work her organization is doing with the pandemic.

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Charlize Theron on Her Difficult Childhood

[ttabbyy]

Seriously love how you celebrate your guests. In a real human way.

[Sunnyso]

Has a start up talk show ever had this many mega stars appear on the show within the first month? This has to be a record lol

[liezelvs]

when women empower women like this the world would be winning at life

[MikeCashVT]

I think Drew has come full-circle. She’s an amazing woman, mother and actress who doesn’t make excuses for all the bullshit that might have come into her life, or maybe things she’s created for herself. Charlize is a beacon of hope for everyone...depth, and soul was on-point! She’s a pretty amazing lady. Both are, and Drew’s guests have been stellar. Congrats

[VanGoghs_LeftEar]

What an important conversation. As someone who grew up in an abusive household, it really does make a mark on you. BUT, you have the choice to allow it to define you or to inform change in making something positive out of it so that chain doesn't continue. Drew and Charlize exemplify the power of change for good. Love this.

[Ninkopi]

every interview Drew does makes me teary - she's so genuine and kind

[lisachucka]

Sometimes, we forget to realize that when the layers of celebrity get peeled back, these are just two women having a candid conversation about the crap they went through in their younger years and how SO many relate to them. Two RAD, RAD, RAD chicks! Drew and OPTIMISM TV CRUSHING IT!!!

[chinhngoo]

I love seeing women supporting and inspiring each other likes that. Charlize is amazing.

[andrealowe]

I can so relate to the pain of growing up with a toxic, alcoholic parent. It's a real task to learn to love ourselves but also to love others because we were so let down.... I did walk on eggshells, every day, from my earliest years, living in fear. I remember being sure I would stop the chain of abuse and safeguard my children with love and acceptance. I am not a perfect mom but "a good enough mom" and my kiddos are definitely not afraid of me....they know I am there for them, Always- no matter what 💜

[lisa-minniezondi]

As a South African I love how candidly Charlize speaks about recognising her privilege during Apartheid.

[Blisteryn]

It's nice to see that when refers to South Africa, she says "we", because it's her country.

[Mayabee]

I had toxic parents growing up. It’s hard. So very hard. I’m too afraid to have my own children bc im afraid I will be like them and ruin my kid.

[ChicSeraphim]

That was delightful. I want women like that around me, as well.

[Gitsie]

I love Drew Barrymore. She is a such a sweetheart and has been through so much. I love how both she and Charlize bonded over their difficult childhoods and the similarities. Talking about this personal stuff is important and makes us feel like we are not so alone in our own struggles.

[hailslarios]

To have two beautiful and strong women come together and relate to each other on the circumstances they went through is inspiring. Lifting one another up and commending the other about how they’ve dealt with these traumatic experiences. This conversation is like a dream come true and just really shows the essence of WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN!! I love both of these bad ass “rad” women 🤙🏽❤️

[emilydewenter]

drew is literally america's bff - i love how she approaches this conversations with gravity and light!

[lulu]

Drew u and Charlize should do a movie together.

[vuyon]

can we just clap hands for Drew. this interview was spectacular!

[allisfaith]

I feel like she’s used her beauty card to gain access to male dominated areas of our society, to slip by the radar, and open the doors for the rest of us; she’s really Capitalized on her beauty to make the world a better place for women, we appreciate it! We appreciate you!

[mariehutchinson]

I love being surrounded by women who love and support one another.