Originally appeared on E! Online
Charlize Theron may be an Oscar winner, but her most rewarding role? Mom.
Indeed, the Mad Max: Fury Road actress reflected on being a parent to her daughters Jackson Theron, 14, and August Theron, 11.
In a May 10 Instagram post, Charlize shared rare pics with her kids, including one cozying up with them during a nap on a boat, selfies in the sun and enjoying a day out in the city.
“The greatest honor of my life,” she wrote alongside the post. “Happy mother’s day to all moms, oumas and godmothers.”
For the 50-year-old, being a single mom to Jackson and August—whom she adopted in 2012 and 2015, respectively—has been the most fulfilling journey.
“It’s probably one of the healthiest decisions I ever made,” she explained on the Call Her Daddy podcast in July 2025. “I love every single day of it. I love that I don’t have to share them with somebody. I love that I don’t have to run a f–king thing by a guy.”
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Simply put, “This is how I wanted it to be.”
Despite being raised by just her mom Gerda Maritz after her dad Charles Theron was killed by Gerda in self-defense when Charlize was 15, the Oscar winner emphasized that her decision was simply born from what worked best for her.
“It looks, from afar, like I’m doing what I know, which is being a single mom because I was raised pretty much by a single mom,” she explained. “But I think I’m raising my kids as a single mom because of avoidance of things I know I don’t want and also understanding who I am fully and being honest with who I am and what I can give.”
“At the time, I wanted to be a parent was not somebody who should be having kids with another person,” Charlize—who was most recently linked to Alex Dimitrijevic in 2023—admitted. “You have to be that honest because it’s a child’s life.”
As Charlize embraces the beauty of motherhood, keep reading for a closer look at more celebs who celebrated Mother’s Day this year.
Charlize Theron
The Mad Max actress celeberated being a mom to her daughters Jackson and August.
“The greatest honor of my life,” she wrote on Instagram. “Happy mother’s day to all moms, oumas and godmothers
Gisele Bündchen
The model shared a carousel of images with her kids, including a snap of the cards they gave her.
“Nothing in this world fills my life with more meaning and joy than being a mom,” she wrote on Instagram. “I’m so grateful to experience life with them, learning and growing together every day. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, especially to my mama, who is always by my side in spirit and inspires me to be the best mom that I can be.”
Kylie Jenner
The beauty mogul woke up to decorations and balloon arrangements courtesy of her kids Stormi, 8, and Aire, 4, whom she shares with her ex Travis Scott.
Billie Lourd
The Star Wars actress shared a moving tribute to her late mom Carrie Fisher, as well as her own two kids.
“For the first time since my mom died I woke up feeling more sweet than bitter it was Mother’s Day today,” she wrote on Instagram. “My kids are 3 + 5 now are at an age where they are jazzed beyond belief about every single holiday.”
She continued, “Losing my mom at such a young age has given me an appreciation for all the joy in life I never had before. And an understanding that all that joy would not exist if my mom did not exist. And my life wouldn’t be what it is if I did not lose her when I did. I miss her every single day but her magic is with me every day through the magic that is the life I’ve created with my husband and children.”
Lily Collins
The actress celebrated being a mom to daughter Tove, with husband Charlie McDowell.
“Joy is being your mom,” she captioned her Instagram post. “Thinking of all my fellow mamas and mother figures today, as well as those grieving mothers and motherhood. Whatever today means to you, you’re all superheroes to me…”
Kim Kardashian
The SKIMS founder shared a touching video montage to her and ex Kanye “Ye” West‘s kids, North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 7.
She captioned the post, “My babies!!! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom.
Jessica Biel
Justin Timberlake celebrated his wife—with whom he shares Silas, 11, and Phineas, 5—and all the moms in his life, writing on Instagram, “The greatest women I know. Happy Mother’s Day.”
Khloe Kardashian
The Good American co-founder’s Mother’s Day started off on a sweet note thanks to kids True, 8, and Tatum, 3, whom she shares with ex Tristan Thompson.
Bridget Moynahan
Tom Brady shared a special tribute to Bridget Moynahan, the mother to his 18-year-old son Jack.
Gisele Bündchen
The former NFL star also praised his ex-wife, with whom he shares kids Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13.
Kris Jenner
The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch shared a touching tribute her mother Mary Jo Campbell and to her kids.
“Being a mother and grandmother is the most rewarding and meaningful role of my life,” she wrote. “It has brought me more joy, love, and purpose than I ever could have imagined. I’m so grateful for my beautiful mom, who taught me everything about unconditional love, strength, and always showing up for your family. And I’m endlessly proud of the women and mothers that my daughters have become.”
Ansel Elgort
The Baby Driver star paid tribute to his partner, Miona, with whom he welcomed a baby.
He captioned his post, “Happy Mother’s Day, my Miona.”
Alexander Ludwig
The Hunger Games alum shared a sweet shoutout to his wife Lauren Ludwig, with whom he shares two kids.
Michael Feldman
Savannah Guthrie‘s husband shared an emotional photo of the Today co-anchor hugging their children: daughter Vale, 11, and son Charley, 9.
“To the strongest person I know,” Michael wrote, praising Savannah’s strength amid her mom Nancy Guthrie‘s disappearance. “Surrounding you with love on Mother’s Day.
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