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| New Mother! |
Charlize Theron has confirmed that she has become a mother for the first time. The single actress announced today that she has adopted a baby boy.
A spokesperson for the South African beauty confirmed the news today saying that the 36-year-old Academy Award winner has adopted a baby boy named Jackson.
"Charlize Theron has adopted a child. She is the proud mom of a healthy baby boy named Jackson."
It is not yet known how long ago she applied for the adoption but Charlize split from long-term Irish boyfriend Stuart Townsend, in January last year. The couple were together for nine years, and although rumours were rampant that they were going to wed the pair split and Charlize said Stuart felt more like her "brother" than a boyfriend.
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| Charlize and Stuart split last year |
But it's no surprise that the actress has adopted a baby without having a man. Only last year the star revealed that she really wanted to be a mother. She told German In Touch magazine: "I want a baby. If it would happen tomorrow I would be very happy."
When asked if she would consider adopting as a single mother she said: "Why Not? I'm open to everything in life."
And Charlize has also previously opened up about adopting a child: "There are so many unwanted children on this earth and it's our job to care for them. And if we don't we're doing the world a disservice."
Charlize follows in the footsteps of many famous stars who have adopted children, including Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, Sheryl Crow and Madonna.
