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The South African
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Charlize Theron slams Hollywood's double standard
South African born star Charlize Theron spoke out about the ongoing challenges female leads face in the action film industry. In a candid interview with The New York Times, Charlize Theron highlighted Hollywood's reluctance to back action films with women at the forefront. This is especially if the movies don't perform well at the box office. 'Action films with female leads don't get greenlit as much as the ones with male leads,' Theron said. 'What frustrates me is that guys will get a free ride. When women do this and the movie maybe doesn't hit fully, they don't necessarily get a chance again', according to Deadline. She pointed out the double standard where male actors often receive multiple opportunities despite a string of underperforming action films. However, women are judged more harshly and risk losing future chances. Charlize Theron's remarks resonate deeply in South Africa, where her success has inspired many young women to pursue careers in film and beyond. Her experience shines a light on the systemic gender bias that still permeates global film industries, including Hollywood. The actress also opened up about why she now performs fewer stunts. Years of injuries have taken their toll. She recalled a severe accident during the filming of Aeon Flux when she landed badly on her neck. Since then, she has undergone multiple surgeries on her neck, elbows, shoulder, thumb, and other injuries, including fractures. 'My adult woman brain is like, 'No thank you. I'm OK not doing that,'' she said, explaining her decision to avoid dangerous stunts. Charlize Theron also welcomed the Oscars' recent decision to introduce an Achievement in Stunt Design category starting in 2027. 'It's about time we recognise those performers,' she said, emphasising the vital role stunt artists play in bringing action characters to life. Her Old Guard 2 co-star, Uma Thurman, who returns to action after more than two decades, agreed with Theron's practical approach to physical roles. Both actresses are aware of the scrutiny female-led action films face and the risks studios hesitate to take. Charlize Theron's insights serve as a reminder of the hurdles women still face in the entertainment industries worldwide. Yet, her career also exemplifies resilience and the power of breaking barriers. As she put it, 'It's not a risk that studios want to take, but they'll take it many times on the same guy who might have a string of action movies that did not do so well.' This frank observation calls for change and greater equity in film production decisions. Theron's voice adds to a growing global conversation about gender equality in cinema, encouraging South Africans and beyond to support and demand more female-led stories in all genres. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Charlize Theron Opens Up About Painful Neck Injury on 'Bad Movie' 'Aeon Flux': 'Landed on a Concrete Bridge'
Charlize Theron injured her neck on the set of "bad movie" Aeon Flux The actress "landed on" her neck "on a concrete bridge," on the set of the 2005 action film, she revealed in a new interview Theron previously said she knew early on that Aeon Flux would "flop" at the box officeCharlize Theron has suffered some serious injuries as an actress — even for movies she's not particularly fond of. While speaking with The New York Times alongside Uma Thurman, The Old Guard 2 costars were asked about 'particularly memorable injuries' they have suffered on set. Theron, 49, said she has 'sadly' experienced 'a lot' — including a graphic accident while making 2005's Aeon Flux. 'I run into people and they're like, Oh, what happened to your arm? And I'm like, oh, I just had surgery. And they're like, the last time I saw you, you had surgery!' the Atomic Blonde star said in the interview But one of the worst came on the set of the 'bad' 2005 sci-fi flick, she recalled. 'I had an unfortunate injury on the first action attempt I ever did, for a bad movie called Aeon Flux,' she recalled to The New York Times. 'On day nine, I did a back handspring, and I didn't get enough height, and I landed on my neck on a concrete bridge.' The last time she had to have surgery on her neck, Theron revealed, was 18 years ago — but it isn't the only place she's required medical attention for a movie-set injury. 'I've had surgery on both elbows, my right shoulder, my thumb, carpal tunnel, fractures. A lot of fractures,' she said, later adding that she often gets the reaction: 'It's a movie, what are you doing?' "And I'm also accident prone, so I'm not blaming anybody,' Theron later added, as a seemingly concerned Thurman, 55, promised that if the stars 'ever work together again, I'm going to keep a really good eye on her.' As for the one stunt Theron refuses to do? 'I have no desire to learn how to fall down a flight of stairs,' she told The New York Times, as Thurman once again chimed in: 'No! That is not your job.' Theron previously opened up about knowing the movie would be a box-office "flop" before it even hit theaters. In 2022, Theron told The Hollywood Reporter that she knew from the get-go the Karyn Kusama-directed sci-fi action movie was not going to rake in big numbers. "This is going to sound so 'poor me,' but I do feel like sometimes, as women, we get one shot and I knew that Aeon Flux was going to be a f---ing flop," Theron said of Aeon Flux, which made just $53.3 million worldwide on a $62 million budget, per BoxOfficeMojo. "I knew it from the beginning, that's why I did Arrested Development." Theron — whose role in the sci-fi flick followed her Oscar-winning turn in 2003's Monster — also said that she does not know 'if I had the answers for how to [fix it], but I definitely knew we were in trouble." "I wasn't a producer on it,' she told THR, 'and I didn't really have the experience to say what I believe Tom Cruise has maybe said for the past 20 years, which is, 'Shut this s--- down, get four more writers on it and let's figure this out.' " "Instead,' Theron added, 'I'm going, 'Oh God, I've just got to get through this day, I have bronchitis, but let's keep shooting.' ' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Old Guard 2 is available to stream on Netflix. Read the original article on People
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Charlize Theron reveals what frustrates about Hollywood
Hollywood actress Charlize Theron has called out a double standard when it comes to action movies. The Oscar-winning actress, who has been fronting action movies since 2005's 'Aeon Flux', said studios often give female actors just one shot to have an action movie hit, reports 'Variety'. She told 'The New York Times', "Yeah, it's harder. That's known. Action films with female leads don't get greenlit as much as the ones with male leads. I think the thing that always frustrates me is the fact that guys will get a free ride". As per 'Variety', she said that when it comes to men, however, they can have a box office flop but still land multiple follow-up projects. Charlize's Brutal Bezos Roast BLOWS UP: 'We Didn't Get Invited… Because...' "When women do this and the movie maybe doesn't hit fully, they don't necessarily get a chance again", she continued. "With this, we were very aware that eyes were on us. It's not a risk that studios want to take, but they'll take it many times on the same guy who might have a string of action movies that did not do so well". Theron is currently headlining Netflix's action sequel 'The Old Guard 2'. It's her latest action role after the likes of 'Atomic Blonde' and 'Mad Max: Fury Road', among others. She told The Times her commitment to her action roles has left her body worn out. She said, "I run into people and they're like, 'Oh, what happened to your arm?' And I'm like, 'Oh, I just had surgery'. And they're like, 'The last time I saw you, you had surgery". "I had an unfortunate injury on the first action attempt I ever did, for a bad movie called 'Aeon Flux.' On day nine, I did a back handspring, and I didn't get enough height, and I landed on my neck on a concrete bridge. I had the last surgery on my neck 18 years ago. I've had surgery on both elbows, my right shoulder, my thumb, carpal tunnel, fractures. A lot of fractures", she added.
