Home » Celebrity Adoption » Charlize Theron: Two-Time Adoptive Mother Charlize Theron: Two-Time Adoptive Mother The South African 40-year-old Charlize Theron, known most recently as Imperator Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road, is one of many celebrities to adopt domestically – and one of many women to adopt as a single mother. In 2012, Theron adopted an African American baby boy and named him Jackson. She always wanted to adopt a baby, even if it meant as a single mom. “Why not? I’m open to anything in life,” Theron told Australia’s Madison Magazine. Theron’s decision to adopt a baby wasn’t one she made overnight, as her mother recently reminded her of a letter she wrote as a child: “Would you please take me to an orphanage, so that I can go and adopt a baby?” it read. “I always knew I would adopt. Always.” And even though she is a single mother, following the ending of her long-term relationship with Stuart Townsend, Jackson wasn’t necessarily an only child. “From the moment this baby come into our home, (our) two dogs have never been more in love,” Theron told Us Magazine. “It’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever witnessed. Theron shared that her pitbull, “Blue,” even wakes up for every feeding and diaper change. Adopting baby Jackson wasn’t an overnight process, as many people believe is possible for celebrities. Theron waited nearly two years to complete the adoption process, but it was all worth it once she finally held Jackson for the first time. Theron recalled her mother telling her: “You know, it took me nine months to fall in love with you while you were growing in my stomach, and it took you two years to fall in love with this little baby.” “It took two years of waiting, and then one day, it’s finally there, and it feels exactly how it’s supposed to feel,” Theron said. “I don’t know how to describe it. It just feels right.” In 2015, Theron was ready to adopt again, and she welcomed a little girl into her family, who she named August. Her second adoption did not take as long as the first, the whole process lasting around six months. Today, they are a happy family of three (plus the pooches), and Theron serves as a model for single parents and adoptive mothers. References: Charlize’s little angel! First look at Theron’s adopted son Jackson as she debuts him out of his baby capsule for the first time – Daily Mail Charlize Theron Tearfully Recounts Two-Year Process of Adopting Baby Jackson – US Weekly Charlize Theron Adopts Second Child, Baby Girl, After Sean Penn Split – US Weekly Charlize Theron: Two-Time Adoptive Mother Five Reasons to Take Advantage of Adoption Counseling ServicesWherever you are in your adoption journey, if you are experiencing emotional difficulties, know that you don’t have to go it alone. You are entitled to adoption counseling services, which can be beneficial in a number of ways. Here are just a few benefits of working with an adoption counselor.Learn More Five Ways to Support a Pregnant Friend Considering AdoptionIt can be overwhelming to receive such big news from someone close to you, and you may not know how to react or how...Learn MoreDo Orphanages Still Exist?When many people think of adoption, they think of traditional orphanages — or the negative stereotype of traditional orphanages, involving underfed and mistreated orphans...Learn MoreFive Signs You Are Ready to Start the Adoption ProcessAdoption can be an exciting and rewarding experience — but it’s also a big commitment that requires plenty of time, energy and patience. How...Learn MoreSix Ways to Educate Others About AdoptionIf you have experienced the joy of adoption firsthand, you can help spread adoption awareness. Simply sharing your story with others can help them...Learn MoreCoping with an Adoption DisruptionYour dreams of parenthood are finally within reach — until you get the devastating news that your baby’s prospective birth mother has changed her...Learn MoreFour Ways to Handle the Holidays After PlacementThe holidays are a time of good cheer and celebration — family and friends come together in the spirit of the season to make...Learn MoreFour New Year’s Resolutions for Adoptive ParentsAs you begin the new year, consider setting adoption goals and making adoption an even bigger priority in your life.Learn More Get Free Info