Netflix’s ‘Apex’ Star Charlize Theron (50) Opens Up About Her Experience With 26-Year-Old Partner

Conversations about dating, relationships, and personal freedom often become very open on modern interview shows and podcasts. Celebrities today are frequently more direct about their private lives than in the past, and those moments often end up getting widely shared and discussed online. Podcasts in particular have become a space where long, honest conversations happen without the usual limits of traditional interviews.

One recent example comes from Charlize Theron, who spoke about her personal life during an appearance on the podcast Call Her Daddy hosted by Alex Cooper. According to coverage reported by entertainment media, the episode was released on July 2, 2025, and included a wide-ranging discussion about relationships, independence, and life as a single mother.

During the conversation, Theron spoke openly about how her approach to dating has changed over time. She explained that she feels more comfortable with herself now than she did earlier in life, and that this shift has influenced how she sees relationships. She also mentioned that her experiences in her younger years were very different because of long-term relationships and family responsibilities.

At one point in the discussion, she brought up a brief personal experience while talking about her dating history. She said, “I’m sounding very cocky here, but I think it’s because I found this freedom in my forties where I’m like, ‘Oh my god.’” She later added that she has had only a few one-night experiences in her life, explaining that most of her adult years were spent in relationships or focused on raising her children.

She also shared a more direct comment about one of those experiences, saying she had been with a younger man. She described it in a casual way during the interview, noting that it was part of exploring her life at a different stage. The conversation was framed more around personal freedom and self-awareness rather than relationships in general.

The interview also touched on her life as a mother to her two children, Jackson and August. Theron explained that parenting took up much of her time and energy, which left little space for dating in earlier years. She said that only later did she feel more open to exploring that part of her life again.

Theron also spoke about how her views on intimacy have evolved. She encouraged women to focus more on their own comfort and happiness in relationships, rather than only focusing on the other person’s needs.

Beyond the podcast, Theron continues to stay active in film work. She recently appeared in The Old Guard 2 and is preparing for a new role in The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, which is expected to release in July.

She has also previously spoken about difficult moments in her career, including incidents where she felt uncomfortable in professional settings. Those comments have added to ongoing discussions about safety and respect in the film industry.

The podcast appearance added another personal chapter to her public image, showing a more open side of her life while also reflecting on how her perspective has changed over time.