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A Deeper Look Into Charlize Theron’s Less-Than-Ideal Childhood

In 2004, Charlize Theron became the target of envy for every woman in Hollywood when she was named the Best Actress at the 76th Academy Awards after her groundbreaking performance as the prostitute-turned-serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the film ‘Monster.’ Theron is also an actress that can make any women in America jealous of her talent and natural beauty.

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‘Long Shot’ film premiere, Arrivals, New York, USA – 30 Apr 2019, Gerda Jacoba Aletta Maritz, and Charlize Theron. Photo By MJ Photos/Shutterstock

But one thing most people don’t envy about Charlize Theron is her tragic childhood, specifically, a certain incident that occurred in her youth that left her traumatized. And for a very understandable reason, too. The South African blonde beauty had to witness her own mother take the life of her father. Mind you, it was justified. Theron’s personal life story may have all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama – illness, abuse, and even murder – but sometimes the facts are crueler than fiction.

This is Charlize Theron’s story…