Charlize Theron is raising her two children, Jackson and August, with whom she adopted in 2012 and later in 2015. The Oscar winner opened up about her decision to adopt, largely inspired by her own upbringing in South Africa where she was exposed to orphanages and children in need at a young age. Theron has also spoken about her role as a mother to two Black daughters, expressing concern over their fights and their identity. She also shared her thoughts on raising her now pre-teen and teenage daughters on an April 2026 episode of the podcast. Both children were born in the United States and both are African American.