Charlize Theron recently shared a humorous insight into her family’s reaction to her new mullet hairstyle, which she sported while filming her upcoming movie, The Old Guard 2. During her appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the 49-year-old actress revealed that her daughters, Jackson, 12, and August, 9, were not quite impressed with her edgy new look.
Theron described how her daughters entered the house excited to see her but quickly froze upon seeing her dramatic haircut, with one of them even bursting into tears. “They think of me as a princess and want Mom to look like a princess,” she explained. She fondly recalled telling her daughter, “We all get to be who we want to be. And right now, Mom wants to wear a mullet.” Despite her efforts to explain, her daughter’s clear distaste was evident: “I still don’t like it,” mimicked Theron.
In a previous interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Theron humorously lamented her children’s lack of respect for her career. She mentioned how they were more fascinated by other celebrities, including Tom Cruise, despite Theron’s own impressive feats on set. “I was like, ‘Wow, I just did that, that’s really amazing.’ And my child just looked at this poster of Tom Cruise and went, ‘It’s weird, he looks so much cooler than you did when you were hanging off the helicopter,’” she laughed.
This playful exchange highlights the sometimes comedic gap between a parent’s achievements and their children’s perceptions. Theron, while equipped with an Academy Award and a storied career, finds herself in the relatable position of a mom whose kids just want her to look the part in their eyes.
This story serves as a reminder that no matter the accolades one may achieve, family dynamics often remain grounded in love and humor. It’s refreshing to see a celebrity embrace their more ordinary and personal moments, illustrating that every parent can relate to the challenges of parental approval.