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

with no one wanting to truly understand them,” Theron shared with The New York Times. “No one asks, ‘Why did this happen?’ I’m intrigued by the ‘why.’ Because in many ways, I’m here today because of that very question.”

Theron’s personal history helped explain her interest in examining the causes behind violence and destructive behavior. She had experienced continue reading …