Charlize Theron discusses 1991 incident involving her father's death

In a recent interview with The New York Times Magazine, actress Charlize Theron recounted a traumatic domestic event from 1991. Theron, who was 15 years old at the time and living in South Africa, described how her father, Charles Theron, returned home intoxicated and behaving aggressively. The actress explained that the conflict began after she failed to greet him upon entering the house, which he perceived as an insult. Fearing for their safety, Theron hid in her bedroom while her father attempted to force his way inside. Her mother, Gerda, ultimately shot and killed Charles Theron in self-defense. Theron stated that she no longer feels haunted by the event and aims to support victims of domestic violence by sharing her story. While some reports mention the father's brother was present, the core account remains consistent regarding the nature of the fatal self-defense incident.