Charlize Theron Calls Out Immigration Policies That Have “Destroyed the Lives of Families, Not Criminals”

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On a Saturday evening, Charlize Theron played host to the fifth installment of her charity event, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project’s Block Party. During this gathering, she candidly discussed the sentiment that by 2025, the world seems to be on fire.

Theron began the occasion, held to collect funds for CTAOP, a charity focusing on the well-being and security of young people in her homeland South Africa, on the Universal Studios backlot. With a touch of humor, she joked, “It seems we’re the only ones not invited to the Bezos wedding. But that’s alright because they’re not our style, and we’re the cool ones.

She acknowledged her gratitude towards the attendees for participating “despite the challenging circumstances”, as she put it, “given that the world seems to be in flames right now. Unfortunately, we’re witnessing a rapid regression here in Los Angeles, across the United States, and globally. Policies are tearing apart families, not those who commit crimes; women’s rights are being gradually stripped away; the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals are being systematically erased; and incidents of gender-based violence are escalating. This isn’t merely a political issue; it’s deeply personal.” As the audience applauded, she exclaimed, “Indeed, they can go to hell.

Theron moved to the United States during her teenage years with ambitions in Hollywood, but was expelled at 19 due to overstaying her work visa. She was eventually granted permission to re-enter and became a U.S. citizen in 2007. The actress has criticized cuts in foreign aid that have halted HIV and AIDS programs in her native South Africa, stating, “These reductions are not just harmful, they’re dangerous; lives are being lost – tragically and rapidly. It’s heart-wrenching to witness such preventable pain.”

Theron came to the USA as a teenager for her Hollywood career, but was sent back because she stayed too long on her work visa. She became an American citizen in 2007. The actress is upset about cuts in foreign aid that have stopped HIV and AIDS programs in South Africa, saying it’s tragic and unnecessary because people are dying as a result.

However, it’s clear that resistance is present, and it’s something we can’t ignore. There’s optimism, there’s strength in us coming together, mobilizing, demonstrating, voting, and supporting one another, and refusing to accept this as our permanent status quo,” she emphasized. “This spirit of resistance, justice, and care for others, it’s the same force that fuels our work at CTAOP. Although our attention is on youth in Southern Africa, tonight we’re discussing a broader issue: all lives deserve value. Everyone deserves to be healthy, safe, and visible.

At the event, Theron’s co-stars from “Old Guard 2”, KiKi Layne, Henry Golding, and Marwan Kenzari were present. Alongside Theron and Layne, they participated in a live edition of “Hot Ones” with host Sean Evans and the highest bidder, following the evening’s auction for fundraising. Reneé Rapp dropped by to perform two songs, including her recent hit “Tummy Hurts” and her brand new single titled “Mad.

Since its establishment in 2007, The Children’s Tumor Association of South Africa (CTAOP) has impacted more than 4.5 million young people across the country. Furthermore, it has granted close to $15 million to various local organizations.

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2025-06-29 18:24