During a candid discussion on the Call Her Daddy podcast with Alex Cooper on July 2, 2025, Charlize Theron opened up about her personal journey with sex and dating, offering an unfiltered perspective as she navigates life in her forties. Theron, celebrated for her role in films like Mad Max: Fury Road, spoke to her changing attitudes on relationships, her life as a single mother to two children, and how her experiences have shaped her satisfaction and freedom.
Reflections on One-Night Stands and Dating Choices
Delving into her past and present romantic life, Theron revealed she has had only three one-night stands in her life. She noted that, although she had enjoyed those experiences, they were rare for her. In a striking moment, Theron shared that she had recently been intimate with a 26-year-old man, describing the experience as something she had never tried before, and remarked on just how positive it turned out to be.
Charlize Theron made it clear that, despite these occasional flings, she wasn’t the person people generally turned to for intimate advice, saying,
“I’m sounding very cocky here, but I think it’s because I found this freedom in my forties where I’m like, ‘Oh my god.’”
—Charlize Theron, Actress. She continued,
“So I just want to say this in perspective.”
—Charlize Theron, Actress.
Alex Cooper weighed in lightheartedly about Theron’s recent fling and jokingly called the unnamed young man,
“the luckiest f—— man walking on this god damn planet.”
—Alex Cooper, Podcast Host. While Theron didn’t directly endorse Cooper’s remark, she thanked her for the comment.
Motherhood and Its Effect on Theron’s Love Life
Theron admitted that her experiences as a mother to Jackson and August significantly influenced her dating opportunities. She candidly stated,
“I was married from the time that I was, like, having sex to the time that I had my last relationship. Then I had children,”
—Charlize Theron, Actress, explaining that much of her recent years were devoted to parenting, which left little space for exploring new relationships.
The Oscar winner expressed that, in retrospect, she wished she had tried one-night stands when she was younger, often feeling regret not pursuing these experiences during her twenties. Still, Theron shared fulfillment in embracing accidental moments of joy in her romantic life, even if they came later than expected.
Advocating for Women’s Sexual Fulfillment
Throughout the podcast, Theron encouraged women to prioritize their own pleasure in intimate relationships, pressing for more empowerment and agency in the bedroom. These views highlight her belief in self-fulfillment and the importance of women centering their own experiences above the expectations of men.
Theron’s forthcoming roles—having recently starred in Netflix’s The Old Guard 2 and preparing to collaborate with Christopher Nolan on The Odyssey—underscore her determination to live authentically both personally and professionally. Her openness about sex and dating in her forties invites broader discussions about relationships for single parents, Hollywood stars, and anyone redefining fulfillment at any age.
