Charlize Theron is candid about her evolving perspective on aging and the toll it takes on her body.
Following a finger injury sustained during the filming of "The Old Guard," where she endured complications ranging from nerve issues to carpal tunnel and shoulder impingement, Theron reflects on the challenges of maintaining her physical prowess as she ages.
Renowned for her action-heroine roles, Theron humorously admits, "What really bothers me is that now I make action movies and, if I get injured, it took me much longer to recover than when I was 20 years old. More than my face, I wish I had my 25-year-old body, where I could throw myself against a wall and not even hurt myself.
Theron's journey from her tumultuous past, including a traumatic incident with her father in her teenage years, to becoming a Hollywood sensation in the '90s is marked by resilience. Despite the physical demands of her roles, Theron notes the humorous side of navigating red carpets after undergoing weight changes for movie roles.
She recalls calling her stylist after gaining weight, saying, "Hey, I'm doing this movie about postpartum depression and I gained like 20 kilos. And she says, 'Oh my god! My God!
Addressing Hollywood's double standards on aging, Theron expresses her disdain for the notion that men age like "good wine" while women face different expectations. She advocates for empathy and understanding, believing women should have the freedom to age in their chosen way. Theron's own experience, seeing her face on Dior's J'Adore perfume ads since 2004, adds a touch of irony to her reflections on the passage of time.
In the era of body positivity, Theron acknowledges the continued challenges, stating, "these things are still hard." She remains committed to embracing her journey and encouraging a more empathetic approach to the diverse paths everyone takes in navigating the complexities of aging.
