Charlize grew up with an abusive father who would frequently state that he was going to kill the whole family. Theron’s mother shot her father in self defense after he came home drunk and agitated one night. She then went on to become one of South Africa’s most successful exports winning a coveted Oscar award and starring in Hollywood’s numerous box office hits. For more on her life story, click https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlize_Theron
