Charlize Theron has spoken candidly about practising an age-old African superstition she learnt as a child in South Africa.
The Hollywood actress was born in Benoni and immigrated to the US soon after finishing her studies.
CHARLIZE THERON ON AFRICAN SUPERSITION
Appearing on the Skip Intro Podcast, Charlize Theron spoke candidly about her South African background.
Speaking to host Krista Smith, the 52-year-old recounted how growing up in “witchcraft culture” had given her an “irrational fear”.
She said: “I have this tremendous fear that when I cut my fingernails, someone one is going to take them and put a spell on me. So Im always very adamant to cut my own fingernails and do it in the toilet and flush it down and make sure that it’s gone
She added: “It’s a stupid thing that has stayed with me”.
Charlize jokingly added, “This is why I’m alone”.
The clip of her comments went viral on social media, with many South Africans sharing similar sentiments.
X user @KKarjiker tweeted: “My mom had us do this, and we all still do it!” Another, @FootballFemmes posted: “Legit still have this irrational fear as well. Very South African coded 😂😂”.
‘MOST BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE YOU WILL MEET’
In another recent podcast, Charlize Theron spoke about the night her mother, Gerda, shot and killed her father, Charles Theron.
The actress’s father has been described as an “alcoholic” and “abuser”.
Despite witnessing the traumatic event, Charlize still has fond memories of her home country.
She told The New York Times: “South Africa… the country that I grew up in… and I think we covered the hardship, but there is a gratefulness and I really truly feel blessed that I came from there, that I was born there, that I have that soil in my bones.”
She added: “I feel like I’m from there. I feel like I share something with the people of South Africa. And the reason I do is because they’re the most beautiful people that you will ever meet.”
