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Mad Max Set: A Village for Charlize Theron's Daughter
24 Aug
Summary
- Co-stars and Nicholas Hoult helped care for Theron's baby.
- The actress hadn't arranged for a caretaker during filming.
- Theron's daughter learned to walk on the Mad Max: Fury Road set.

Charlize Theron recently shared insights into the early months of motherhood, which coincided with her filming of the 2015 movie Mad Max: Fury Road. She revealed that many of her female co-stars and actor Nicholas Hoult collectively acted as a surrogate family for her infant daughter, Jackson. This support was crucial as Theron had not pre-arranged for childcare during production.
The actress recounted how her daughter was present on set in Namibia. Between filming scenes, Theron would feed her daughter, and the other actresses would take turns holding her. Hoult also played a significant role in caring for Jackson.
These experiences hold deep personal value for Theron, as Jackson took her first steps during the movie's production. This unique environment forged a profound bond between Theron, her daughter, and the film itself. Theron is also mother to another daughter, August, adopted in 2015.