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Charlize Theron: Potato Chips Are My Kryptonite!
15 Jul
Summary
- Theron admits potato chips are her ultimate temptation.
- She prefers flavored chips over plain salted varieties.
- Chips helped her gain 50 pounds for a 2018 movie role.

Charlize Theron confessed that potato chips are her ultimate temptation, joking that they would be enough to lure her into a years-long trance, much like her character Calypso does to Odysseus in the film 'The Odyssey.' Theron expressed a distinct preference for flavored potato chips, specifically stating her disinterest in plain salted varieties. She elaborated that she desires chips with flavors reminiscent of chutney, ketchup, and beef stew.
This particular snack has played a significant role in Theron's career. Notably, the South African actress revealed that she consumed potato chips to help her gain 50 pounds for her role in the 2018 movie 'Tully.' Her appearance at 'The Odyssey' premiere in New York City on July 14th saw her sharing these candid thoughts with Justin Sylvester.