Charlize Theron has spoken openly about one of the most painful memories of her life.
The star shared details about the night her mother shot and killed her father in self-defense when she was just 15 years old.
In a recent interview with The New York TimesCharlize described the moment in simple but moving words, sharing that she still remembers it very clearly even after so many years.
The actress and producer went on to say that the night started like any normal evening when she and her mother returned home from a movie, only to find their house locked with heavy steel doors due to the violent environment they were living in at the time.
She recalled how fear was already a part of their daily lives and how different things were that night.
Upon returning home, the 50-year-old star even told her mother that she thought they should leave, something she had never said before.
The Monster actress added that her father broke into the house and started shooting through the doors, creating a terrifying situation.
She and her mother hid in a bedroom, keeping the door closed as bullets hit them, but they were unhurt.
She shared that her mother made a split-second decision to protect them, which led to a tragic outcome.
Charlize said talking about it helped her heal and also helped others feel less alone.
