Overview

• During her July 2 appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Theron detailed why she will not disclose the director’s identity.
• She said the unnamed director reached out after her 2019 allegation with a “pretend” letter attempting to explain his behavior.
• Theron emphasized that she is not shielding him but believes naming him would shift focus from systemic industry misconduct.
• The Oscar-winning actress acknowledged persistent frustration and self-blame over her response to the alleged advance in her early career.
• Her stance underscores broader debates over whether naming accusers serves accountability or can undermine survivors’ agency.