Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Charlize Theron Says Her Daughters Must ‘Earn It,’ Not Rely on Her Money

Her podcast comments revive a broader debate about how wealthy parents set limits to teach independence.

Overview

  • On the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast over the weekend, Theron said she will not support her children for life and wants them to get paying jobs.
  • She said their first car will be a cheap Datsun because new drivers make mistakes and should work toward nicer things.
  • She urged them to get early work experience, pointing to service jobs and joking about matching the friendly tone she sees at Starbucks at 6 a.m.
  • Entertainment outlets framed the remarks against reports of her substantial wealth and her past statements about raising two adopted children as a single mother.
  • By Monday, coverage had prompted online criticism and debate, with some users doubting anti-spoiling pledges and others invoking race and gender identity in their reactions.