Overview

• Charlize Theron appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on May 8, 2025, to promote her upcoming Netflix film, The Old Guard 2, and shared candid insights into her family life.
• Theron humorously noted that her daughters, Jackson, 12, and August, 9, are unimpressed by her career, joking that they have 'zero respect' for her accomplishments, including her Oscar win.
• The actress recounted filming an intricate helicopter stunt for The Old Guard 2, which was shot 99% on a real helicopter with stunt pilot Fred North, while her daughters were on set.
• Despite the effort behind the stunt, Theron shared that one of her daughters compared her unfavorably to Tom Cruise, saying he looked 'so much cooler' in a Mission Impossible poster.
• Theron’s comments highlight the humorous dynamic of her family while doubling as promotion for her action-packed sequel, set to release on Netflix.