Charlize Theron Kids Embarrassed by Her Crying, Emotions

Beneath Charlize Theron’s tough exterior lies a big heart.

The 50-year-old has played some stony characters throughout her career, from post-apocalyptic soldier Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road to serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster. As a result, people often make assumptions about her personality.

“It’s funny because people think I’m a tough b—h,” Charlize told the New York Times in an article published April 18. “A lot of people think I am very cold because I come across as self-affirmed, like I can take care of myself. I’m sometimes a little brash, and people take that as, ‘She’s so tough.’” 

In reality, “it’s the complete opposite” because she’s really a bit of a softie, much to the chagrin of her daughters Jackson, 13, and August, 10. 

“My kids are so embarrassed by me because I will cry at the drop of a hat,” the Atomic Blonde actress admitted. “I think that’s why I’m OK at acting. I can go to those places very easily. I have an ability to really feel deeply sometimes.”