Meet Charlize Theron’s Children: Jackson Theron and August Theron

Charlize Theron was born on August 7, 1975, in Benoni, South Africa (now 50 years old), the star of Monster, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Atomic Blonde adopted both children as a single mother through the U.S. foster care system.

The family has mixed South African Afrikaner (Dutch, French Huguenot, German) ancestry through Charlize, with the children adopted from the United States; religion and ethnicity details for the girls remain private, as Theron fiercely guards their privacy.

Jackson Theron

Jackson Theron, the eldest daughter, was born on January 11, 2012, in the United States.

Now 14 years old, she was adopted by Theron in early 2012, just before the actress began filming Mad Max: Fury Road.

Theron publicly shared in 2019 that Jackson, who was initially perceived as a boy, identified as a girl at age three, saying, “I am not a boy!”

Charlize has since referred to her as one of her “two beautiful daughters” and expressed deep pride in supporting Jackson’s authentic self.

Jackson has grown noticeably tall in recent family photos, often appearing close to her mother’s height.

She enjoys typical pre-teen activities and family adventures, including concerts and theme park visits.

As a young teenager focused on school and home life, no public details exist on profession, height specifics beyond family descriptions, dating, marriage, or children.

Theron has highlighted Jackson’s strong personality and the joy of raising her with openness and love.

August Theron

August Theron, the younger daughter, was born in 2015 (adopted in July 2015).

Now 10 years old, she joined the family three years after Jackson.

Described by her mother as a “firecracker” with strong opinions, August has shown interest in dance lessons and performing arts, prompting Theron to joke that she may follow in her footsteps.

Like her sister, August has appeared increasingly grown-up in rare public glimpses, such as family Disneyland outings in 2024, where both girls towered in photos.

She maintains a playful, energetic presence in family moments shared sparingly by Charlize.

As a child, no profession, height details beyond family photos, dating, marriage, or children apply.

Theron has noted parenting August differently from Jackson, embracing each child’s unique needs while prioritizing protection and normal childhood experiences.