She Witnessed Her Mother Kill Her Abusive Father — Years Later, She Became an Oscar-Winning Hollywood Icon

Fear at Home

The difficulties Theron encountered at school were only one part of her childhood. At home, her father’s alcoholism created a far more serious and dangerous struggle.

Theron remembered Charles Theron as a physically imposing man who could enjoy humor and life but whose addiction deeply affected the family.

“My dad was a big guy, tall, skinny continue reading …