Actor Charlize Theron’s bold revelations about her personal life have sparked a heated response from conservative talk show host Megyn Kelly, who labeled the Oscar-winner’s remarks as “vulgar” and “off-putting.”
The Controversy
Appearing on the popular Call Her Daddy podcast, Theron, 49, opened up about a recent romantic encounter. “I did just recently fck a 26-year-old, and it was really amazing,” she said. “I’ve never done that. And I was like, ‘Oh, this is great.’ Women should be the ones that are like, ‘Fck you, I’m going to have an orgasm.’”
Her frankness didn’t sit well with Kelly, who addressed the comments on The Megyn Kelly Show, criticizing both the message and the medium. She referred to Call Her Daddy as a “sex podcaster” and suggested Theron was inappropriately trying to act younger than her age.
“She’s 49 years old,” Kelly said. “She’s trying to sound like she’s 26 years old, and it’s inappropriate. It feels weird. She’s one of our biggest stars. Act like it… Have some class.”
Personal Attacks and Speculation
Kelly didn’t stop there. She also took aim at Theron’s comments on independence and single motherhood, speculating about her sexuality. “She doubles down on how little she needs a man in her life,” Kelly remarked. “Hello, back to my theory.”
Her comments echoed previous speculation about Theron’s sexuality, despite the actor addressing the topic before. Back in 2017, when asked by Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live if she had ever “dipped in the lady pond,” Theron responded: “When I was young, yes. I mean, it’s just so not a big deal. I’m so old school — I really like dudes.”
Public Reaction: Team Charlize or Team Megyn?
Reactions to the spat have been mixed. Many fans defended Theron’s honesty and sexual agency:
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“She is fine. If he is not married and she is not either, and they both consent, who tf’s business is it to judge?”
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“Good for her. What’s inappropriate is that you had a comment about it. Mind your own business.”
Others echoed Kelly’s critique:
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“There is no class in Hollywood anymore.”
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“This isn’t empowerment, it’s attention-seeking.”
Final Word
Charlize Theron has long been known for breaking stereotypes — whether in her roles or in real life. Her latest comments have stirred a cultural debate about age, sexuality, and female expression. Whether you see her as boldly authentic or needlessly provocative, one thing is clear: she’s not afraid to speak her mind — and she’s not asking for permission.
