Charlize Theron: It's Not 'Brave' To Gain Weight For A Role

'Tully' star Charlize Theron remembers her first makeout session with a boy whose mother was outside honking.
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[@NewMessage]

It's pretty brave to set a title to a vid that is never referenced in the video, though.

[@Mikejacob56]

This is not the first time they mess up like this, The youtube video of the Hillary Clinton interview was originally titled "Hillary Clinton answers whether or not she will rerun for president"

[@movieace1295]

Yeah that was super weird

[@crystalm4324]

I noticed that too. I know she had a hard time both gaining and losing the weight this time as opposed to ‘Monster’. I was hoping to hear some reference to it.

[@completebilingual]

i forgot what i was here for.

[@Sindollx666x]

Crystal Morris do you mean the film 'Monster'?

[@TMWriting]

I was really interested to hear Charlize Theron's take on why gaining weight for a role isn't brave. Oh well.

[@muhammadhaider7687]

Seriously.

[@TMWriting]

They pulled the same shit with a Kelsey Grammer video a while ago, where he supposedly talked about what it was like to be a Republican in Hollywood. Again, fascinating interview I'd like to hear. Didn't come up once in the video.

[@muhammadhaider7687]

Tom Morgan what? What game is Colbert playing by doing this?

[@spacechickenawareness]

So do I wait for a vid titled “Charlize Theron had a weird thing for horror movies” or similar to see the vid I was expecting?

[@juliusgreen9179]

Muhammad Haider It's a bad form of clickbait

[@JustNatax3]

She's amazing, I love her, I would've watched the video anyway... BUT WHERE IS THE TITLE RELEVANT?!

[@Merely]

Seriously, click bait from Colbert?? :o

[@PandaPowerable]

She said this line on the View

[@alfreddelatourquipenche8287]

youtube had been complaining about punchlines in titles. Colbert listened.

[@lisalynnn]

Nati Whatever I watched it twice because I thought I must have missed it...I didn't

[@lacr0014]

Thanks. Came here for this. Thought I was going crazy.

[@meeeeesh737]

the title has nothing to do with the clip

[@mdmac991]

Mashael true story

[@nicholasmaniccia1005]

I was very confused

[@veemacks7255]

If only someone in the comments would mention how the title isn't correct.

[@oluchinwagboso7996]

hahahahahaha

[@louisacarlson215]

Did I miss the part where the title is relevant orrrrr?

[@Stacey67320able]

Louisa Carlson no you didn't miss it. The title of this clip is very misleading. I was looking forward to hearing her explain why it's not brave. (Obviously it's not brave to pack weight on for a role you'd be well paid for)

[@spique32]

It's way beyond misleading, it's a straight up lie lol

[@jasonlajoie]

They hit on a topic that I've always wondered about. Why do we not have mandatory education for parenting? Why is it we don't study child wellness and development in school? Being a parent is one of the most demanding things anyone can undertake and we're all just allowed to wing-it.

[@DaxSass]

jasonlajoie well I think it is called survival of the fittest, the richer you are, the fitter you and your descendants will survive.....nobody cares about the poor and its education. I know, it is cold and hard, but nothing has changed in about 3000 yrs. If you make it, you just make sure that your kids get it to ensure success continuation. Try to reform education and you get called a socialist destroyer of freedom, go figure.

[@marinakh3137]

The same reason school curriculum doesn't include wiping your butt, cooking, mowing the lawn, and flossing your teeth - your parents or guardians are supposed to teach you that.

[@neen42]

My high school had an elective class. I ran out of classes to take and ended up having to take it - I didn't want kids then and still don't (20 years later). I remember it being more about child development and how expensive children are than anything. Seemed more like a way to reduce teen pregnancy than anything. A lot of communities and hospitals have free parenting classes. Not to mention there are 1000s of books on parenting. Not that anything prepares anything fully, but resources do exist.

[@sunshineoverturf4722]

jasonlajoie why do we need an age limit and a license to drive a car, but not to raise a child?

[@mormar8608]

So true some parents are unfit to raise a chicken let alone a kid, as for me i suffered a lot because of my mom being an unfit parent she bullied me mocked me as a child . I was bullied and still she told me to go to school despite the bullies attempted to kill me. You think a woman in her 50s would know better but no. And she didnt do it because she hated me but because she is that unfit Parents has the power to bring another Hitler to this world or another Einstein. And also in school they don't teach things that help in real life crises. Education system has a long way to go

[@JeraSky]

so now we're just titling things WHATEVER we want now, cool, good to know.

[@eryes2000]

Jera Sky jesus, u don't have to yell

[@Kyrious]

Yep doesn’t even have to be in the video. It’s not even clickbait it’s straight up lying.

[@paperandolives]

this is the best comment and idk why im laughing so hard

[@marias7599]

Yep, since trump became president, nothing matters anymore...what's the use! Nothing has to be politically correct or just....correct period.

[@ashleysheppard204]

Lol you said TIT-ling. Titty-titty ling-ling

[@betweenthepanels9145]

Whoever runs KZbin for Colbert, please don't lie in your video titles.

[@GantzIsSloppy]

IKR all you need to sell the video are the words "Charlize Theron"

[@ibkristykat]

I did notice however that this channel doesn't have an Official checkmark next to it. Unless IDK how KZbin is run anymore when it comes to Official KZbin channels.

[@AM-kr1pc]

I died laughing at the “oh no the ticket says Los Angeles!! I told them Hollywood!!”

[@ratnadipdas8219]

"The world is over populated." Charlize Theron is Thanos confirmed.

[@lepetitchat123]

Glad she chose adoption over procreation. Rationality over emotion. She deserve the title of UN Messenger of Peace. She is a rare breed, unlike the hypocritical Hollyweird types. Much love from an antinatalist.

[@hezebelbeing]

Young Adult - seriously underrated. Her performance is wonderful. Glad she grew too tall for dance...a true life closes a door, go through the window...interesting how when a person is not geared to fail, not throwing road blocks in front of themselves...they can fly. A message for everyone. I think someone just got the title wrong...although the statement is true and I don't doubt this cool woman said it. Can't wait to see this movie.

[@lepetitchat123]

"Glad she grew too tall for dance." It is so wrong to say that. How would she know at the time she would make it in Hollywood? You make it sound like everything happens for a reason why it really doesn't.

[@Cosmonoic99]

Charlize is just the coolest. Everything about her is zen

[@highlyfavored2434]

Cosmonoic99 That Sean Penn must be quite something to have bagged her at one point

[@hellofrommissellie430]

Charlize Theron is so down to earth. Great actress and big fan of her films.

[@OlOleander]

Man, can you imagine walking around with the knowledge that you were Charlize Theron's disappointing first kiss?

[@Islandboytb]

Manatee Man I mean he is one of the few men who ever got to kiss her so I wouldn’t feel so bad if I were him.

[@isaacandrewdixon]

is she gay?

[@fefe8onlyou]

John Steinbeck unfortunately not.

[@iforgothowtotype]

Jumbodaddy lmao

[@ShellySyd]

Most first kisses are disappointing for all concerned. It's the inexperience.

[@JakeobE]

Can't believe she is 42. She sounds and looks like she is in her mid-20's. Her vibrant personality is also reflects a younger age. I love!

[@erinpiccolo5186]

Jake Evan 42 is not old, at all.

[@NicolasGodon]

Jake Evan unfortunate that she had to trade her face for that new nose and cheeks to achieve the late 20's-ish look. As bill Burr would say, "you don't look younger. You just look like you discovered a new age between 52 and 53".

[@moriellymoproblems7842]

Nicolas Godon glad you could offer your insight as an armchair plastic surgeon.

[@NicolasGodon]

MoRiellyMoProblems Anytime. It's called "look at someone's face and list the changes." You should try it sometime. You may want to take your head out your butt first, though :-D Take care

[@miguelromero-fc4ce]

Jake Evan

[@Mayabee321]

I really really like her. She’s not only gorgeous, she has a sense of humor and doesn’t take herself too seriously. She seems like she would be a cool friend, a fun person to hang out with

[@KingOfMadCows]

So when is she going to smuggle Melania out of the White House and escape on the Fury Road?

[@JavierFernandez01]

KingOfMadCows that would be badass.

[@RobertSlover]

melania knows what she got into.....save your sympathy for those who earned it.

[@antonbrakhage490]

I'd watch that movie.

[@antonbrakhage490]

rob slover: so if a woman marries an abuser, they deserve to be abused? Thanks for the victim-blaming. Whatever Melania may have done or known, nobody deserves to be married to someone like that.

[@stevewalston7089]

Captain Phoenix - Melania is most certainly not a victim, and Trump has likely always been an asshole. She willingly married him as a gold digger, everyone knows that. There is no physical or mental abuse here, they are both using each other and living like royalty in the mean time. Tough problem to have I'm sure.

[@timmyinthewell1]

I dont think ive ever seen her this open and at ease in an interview.

[@ariloveshouse]

She's beautiful!!!

[@cameronfoord1777]

Really?

[@faturrabbani2425]

Yess

[@JavierFernandez01]

"And I was like mom fix this" hahahahahahah

[@TheCstar07]

I love her so much. It's always a treat watching her get interviewed

[@andreahueck6207]

Love her, and to think she was depressed and unsure at one point, if someone as beautiful and special as Her can struggle, that somehow makes me feel better about my own struggles.

[@bikrambishoyi90]

Andrea Hueck hiiiiiiiiii

[@mathabi.m2370]

I hope you're okay

[@mathabi.m2370]

💛

[@martindeewan686]

What you love about Charlize Theron is that she could be a DIVA but no, she's totally down to earth. A wonderful human being.

[@sallyhu5028]

One of the most gorgeous, intelligent women. Real, honest and down to earth.

[@gregoryashton]

Clickbait title

[@aishab007]

I know she's really really talented, but... MAN, SHE IS DROP-DEAD GORGEOUS!!! ❤️

[@ChefNourhan]

I love how she dropped the guy's name 😂😂😂

[@hafsamalik8869]

I feel like the title was probably a genuine misunderstanding lol

[@itecblogger]

I think Tully was one of her best films. Truly. She was amazing.

[@JoaoVictor-me6fq]

Thank you, Charlize mom.

[@jenpower1876]

I have noticed a lot of videos from The Late Show have descriptions that have nothing to do with the video. Someone is dropping the ball!

[@KatalinaKristina]

This is the first time I’ve seen her as a normal person. I’ve never seen her outside a movie or a trailer, not even much interviews. This is refreshing and weird. She’s pretty chill, but you know she’s a tough woman not to be messed with.

[@deliman7203]

Damn I bet Nicky feels like a schmuck right about now.

[@TLTeo]

Then again, he DID get to make out with her so there's that

[@Boobalopbop]

She is SO beautiful, clever and cool. As my brother would say "Thats my white girl!" lol

[@DSAK55]

but she's African-American

[@Boobalopbop]

Well she is South African... They are called Afrikaners. Nonetheless, she is white.

[@akborealisdevstringerdesig3845]

Boobalopbop ya we all can't be racist and get away with it.

[@T.K.Fischer]

I didn't think I could love Charlize Theron any more than I do... but here we are.

[@daodao1059]

Charlize and Mackenzie Davis are such beauties and their personalities are incredible

[@HEARD201]

Your social media uploader needs to be fired for clickbait titles

[@GuitarFuel]

She's absolutely stunning!!

[@theGhoulman]

It's actually 'Young Adult', that film. A giant surprise and well worth a watch. And Patton Oswalt is terrific in this!

[@omonyeakahome9174]

Did he really ask if there are movies in South Africa? 🤔

[@arx754]

No, he asked her WHAT movies she saw in South Africa while she was growing up that influenced her. Since I believe South Africa----at least the major cities like Cape Town----is quite cosmopolitan, she could have been influenced heavily by films other than American ones.

[@ro_the_lion]

It was a bit of a fumble, but it was there "Were there movies there, what kind were you into"... like... bruh, yes. We had our own film industry too smh

[@paeonia]

Lots of us do it ᵔᴥᵔ 'Were there movies there... like what was your genre' It was the first half of posing a question unfinished, then suddenly changing the way in asking rather than 2 questions - Were there movies there? Like what was your genre to go to as a child? As arx754 indicates, and in how Charlize understands and answers.

[@ahmedamuhammed8920]

Omonye Akahome Scandal tell em they have Scandal the only movie they got🤣🤣🤣

[@bikrambishoyi90]

give me your waddsp number

[@CosmicKindness]

She is a legend!! We all need a bow and raise up our standards to that ladies she sets the bar😎✊🙏

[@nephelogete]

Stephen looks a bit smitten

[@audreymuzingo933]

I'm a straight woman and I'D BE smitten if I was two feet away from that tall drink of goddess.

[@salvadorluna4923]

When you are that close to perfection, she is absolutely gorgeous!

[@ryn_pail]

Everybody is smitten.

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

Wouldn't you be?

[@nephelogete]

Jumbodaddy You sound real charming.

[@cocktailcinema2690]

Charlize Theron: “I never said that in the interview”

[@LordAsturgis]

To anyone reading this in 2019 and wondering about the title and what her views on the matter are, she said about her role in Tully and Monster that she was a professional, and if a director asked her to gain weight or lose weight she didn’t get offended, she did it because it was the job. In our society where directors will think twice and have PR people in the room when asking an actress to get fit or heavier for a role, but no one bats an eye at asking an actor to hit the gym 3 hours a day for 6 months for a shirtless scene, I think it’s an interesting take. I’m not saying it’s the same, no one is, I’m saying one of the best actresses on the planet thinks it’s a normal ask. I really respect her for it.

[@NarynbekGilman]

So, you don't mean that those who get uneasy about changing weight are wrong?

[@LordAsturgis]

@@NarynbekGilman I think they’re free to be uneasy and say no to the role, but I also think that if it’s okay to ask Chris Hemsworth to eat nothing and work out 4 hours a day for 6 months for a role, the same can be asked of a woman. Sorry, that’s an old comment lol

[@NarynbekGilman]

@@LordAsturgis It seems we gotta understand the context. As you said, it's not the same. I totally agree about the professionalism. But there is another layer and it's about how society views the human body and the impact of this view on men and women. It seems while men don't get in much trouble in normal or muscular bodies, women get it significantly harder in the other two cases.

[@LordAsturgis]

@@NarynbekGilman That’s very true. But can we agree that having the body the script demands is a fair ask no matter the sex, if we consider that it’s part of the character, and of acting, hence the job, especially when paid millions? Looking good is part of their job. Isn’t it better to say “You’re a great actress, I want you for the role but you need to put on 60 pounds or work out for 6 months” instead of saying nothing, and settling for a lesser actress that has the right body already? Look at Connie Nielsen, 57, playing the queen of the Amazons in Wonder Woman. Amazing actress, was asked to get in insane shape for the role and happily did it. Everyone said she was literally the first one to start working out every day. If they hadn’t had the gall to ask her to get super fit, they probably would have had to settle for someone who looked the part but wasn’t as good a fit in terms of presence and acting chops. I don’t know.

[@NarynbekGilman]

@@LordAsturgis I get it. I just hope they take the mentioned problem into account in, maybe, some other way. However, maybe I'm wrong about the current extent of the problem, which would be great. But I'm not sure so I worry.

[@noshabathegr8521]

I can't believe how perfect she is.. beautiful, talented , nice, kind, smart , independent.. I have a major crush on her and I'm straight

[@Elayman1]

I get the feeling she is only interested in being married to her mom...

[@noshabathegr8521]

well they're happy so... that's what matters right

[@Elayman1]

Charlize says that she works very hard at not being miserable, and I do believe her on that.

[@ellenhenderson6865]

She's super talented and real, but she curses a lot. Not perfect. Nobody's perfect.

[@Elayman1]

She explained in 2008 that she does that when she can't find any other words to express her feelings (which apparently is quite often).

[@africanandproud6792]

"you grew up in South Africa, where there movies there?" . Really Stephen, really?

[@Boobalopbop]

She was in That thing you do!! ??? I love that movie... Time to revisit it, just to find Charlize! :)

[@Stacey67320able]

Boobalopbop agreed!

[@amityislandchum]

She plays the main character's (Tom Everett Scott) girlfriend in the beginning of the movie who leaves him for her dentist.

[@SanneHillemans]

She's so classy!

[@soapwonder2284]

She was so amazing in ATOMIC BLONDE last year! I was blown away! One of my fave movies by her! Goddess

[@crumbsies]

I love Charlize Theron.. great actress.

[@Mr_Wiley]

Hmm. As the comment section has clearly stated, ya blew it with the title. Fix it. That being said, she’s a real charm and I enjoyed this regardless

[@jfish032]

😂 that ending 👌

[@AlainBruno]

She always looks beautiful

[@jay-vc9ot]

Charlize is a talented actress 😍

[@timmy666]

So when she got a 1 way ticket to La, im wondering how much money she had for living assistance and for how long. These questions are NEVER talked about and I find that sad :(

[@ms.martiegallego8834]

Charlize , is one of the best Actors in the world!! She is an iconic beauty!! She has it all !! Plus, she is smart, humble, giving and a real Lady !!! One of my favorite people !!!

[@alankobrin762]

SHE • IS • IN • CRE • DI • BLE ! Beautiful, smart, creatve, ...

[@alex0589]

Charlize Theron: "Pee is stored in the balls" Talk show youtube channel: "it's just a title" us: "What the fuck"

[@casterfokyrell3702]

What an absolutely wonderful and beautiful person she is. Since I was a boy (I’m 26) I always found her beautiful (along with Angelina and Scarlett Johansson). Just stunning. And she doesn’t age! Not only that, she is always so well dressed.

[@Summon256]

My top three childhood crushes were Jolie, Theron and Portman! At some point i was really into Eva Mendes and Jolene Blalock as well, but that didn't last too long...i still like Natalie Portman and Charlize Theron to this very day, but Jolie kinda ruined herself and as a childhood fan its very sad to see what she's doing to herself...

[@Cdv360]

you know nikki smith is somewhere at a bar, watching this, yelling at all his buddies like " I FUCKING TOLD YOU!"

[@indiebaby]

Normally what someone's wearing doesn't really register with me . You have cloths on , good. An exception to that rule, her outfit is just absolutely stunning. Even without the sparkle to it, I love how elegant and modest it is. Beautiful, I love it so much. Super striking with the red lip. Of course, beyond the dress I admire the woman in it for her skill and ability as an actress. My first impression of her was her role in the Devil's Advocate. Fantastic range and transformation. I need to watch more of her movies.

[@zaroffhound]

Or 'Charlize Theron Balances Tic-tacs on her Nose'...

[@dinavienna]

Whoa Nicky Smith must be kicking himself and be so proud at the same time :D

[@2012WCIH]

I don't get it with the title. Anyway....Stephen is really a good interviewer. So relaxed and calm. And Charlize gosh how beautiful she is...

[@laurencashman6668]

Wow what a confidence booster if my Queen Charlize can get nervous and still slay on the daily then I’ve got no excuses!

[@jacobdominguez7808]

She is the best 👍

[@jdepp459]

I seriously got clickbaited by Stephen Colbert. Nowhere does Charlize talk about gaining weight for her role in Tully.

[@elizap3614]

She is STUNNING.

[@adelaferreira4575]

The always talented and beautiful Charlize Theron !

[@maraamaro7028]

She has the same mannerisms as Ann Coulter...even her voice at times throughout this interview. Just an observation.

[@davidkieltyka9]

Young Adult…a brilliant & funny film. Also merciless: Charlize’s character learns nothing whatsoever from her exploits and mistakes. Bombed at the box office, naturally.

[@jackwilloughby239]

Can't Fathom Why they have not made a Sequel to "Atomic Blonde". I've watched that Movie more times than any James Bond flik and that includes Sean Connery and Daniel Craig combined.

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

For every success story there are thousands of failure stories

[@Joel_Itshindo]

THANOS HAS A POINT

[@claudiacuilbheir1182]

Just so you know, that gesture she does at 3:32 is considered obscene here in Italy... I was shocked for a second LOL

[@BozJust]

She's so darn perfect physically, you forget she was born in 1975!

[@DanteLegacyGaming]

She is so Gorgeous❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vars280287]

She's one of the most beautiful women on the planet!

[@mememusicproductions]

Stars do only 1 thing they implode on themsrlves before going super nova but in the end their light always fades away.

[@whatamachine89]

You can report the video for a misleading title

[@FungusMossGnosis]

*Stephen Colbert: It's Not 'Clever' To Use Clickbait Titles to Increase Viewership*

[@ordinarysinner26]

Totally related to this film. I'm not a woman and I don't have kids. But I think about the reflecting on the younger me and wanting that youth that freedom. Sometimes we feel we lost the essence of who we used to be. And we try to reclaim that.

[@audreymuzingo933]

These are definitely two people I'd have at my fantasy dinner.

[@Carlos-fn2hl]

She's so freaking beautiful :'(

[@leandranbs]

I never realized before but she reminds me of Jan from The Office. Maybe it is just in this interview but even the way she talks is kinda similar... life is crazy

[@DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc]

I wish she would revert to her old Afrikaans accent when reliving childhood stories. I wonder if she does when she visits South Africa. Or when talking to her Mom on the phone.

[@hanlieloyd9260]

I'm sure they speak Afrikaans to each other.

[@loftsatsympaticodotc]

Wow, not only the "cute blonde" but a real person, with serious credentials as a fellow member of the species. Her best line? 7:44, "The world is incredibly overpopulated !" Hear, hear, Ms. Theron ! Je suis d'accord, complêtement!

[@lordlucius1341]

😍😍😍 don't matter the situation you will still be the most beautiful woman I have ever laid eyes on.

[@boz1943]

Omg.... I had browser minimized, was listening to just audio, and thought for the first 5 minutes this was a Stormy Daniels interview.... Lolll.... until Stephen said "I'm a big fan of your movies"....

[@emercycrite]

Charlize is such a stunner

[@DanielTongol21]

The title is not directly said during the video. It is about the pregnancy for her new film role and it was mentioned towards the end of the video.

[@VerySaneDr]

Watching this calmed me down a bit. Great interview.

[@macnutz4206]

I thought her reason for liking horror movies, as a younger girl, was universal. The local ghost/monster story places were also popular, for the same reason. But that might be a more rural thing, haunted houses, etc.

[@ittybittygirl2093]

I love her; she's amazing

[@Cassandra6]

Great interview with Charlize as she is a delight, but she never talks about her weight here

[@danipayne231]

Ummm title is completely incorrect! ....she is timeless though 👏❤ love her.

[@jacquiemenezes9007]

She doesn't in any way talk about gaining weight for a role. She just says she had weight on her knees to be a dancer. Change the title.

[@lisalynnn]

I think they used the wrong title for this video

[@marysmith5003]

The whole idea of gaining weight for a role attracted me to this. She did it for "Monster" and for "Tully," the latter movie she talks about. BUT SHE DOES NOT TALK ABOUT GAINING WEIGHT FOR EITHER MOVIE. Also, although she talks about her kids, briefly, and being a mother, she did not gain weight for either of them because she ADOPTED. So, WTF with the title? Maybe she did not gain weight for either role, just wore a fat suit? And whoever wrote the title for this video had seen both or either movie but had not watched the video. Idk...

[@MeredithAnne88]

That Thing You Do! One of my favorite movies ever.