I can only hope to be 10 percent of the mom mine was to me. She encouraged me to be confident and enjoy life. That's what I want for my son.

— Charlize Theron

I grew up in South Africa and I would look at maps, and we were at the bottom of the world. There was this whole thing up there. I was always reading encyclopedias about the world. So travel was something I was always attracted to.

— Charlize Theron

I think today women are very scared to celebrate themselves, because then they just get labeled.

— Charlize Theron

Marriage equality is about more than just marriage. It's about something greater. It's about acceptance.

— Charlize Theron

My mom has made it possible for me to be who I am. Our family is everything. Her greatest skill was encouraging me to find my own person and own independence.

— Charlize Theron

You know, I don't think any mother aims to be a single mom. I didn't wish for that, but it happened.

— Charlize Theron