Charlize Theron says Mad Max: Fury Road cast helped raise her six-week-old daughter

Actress Charlize Theron reflected on her experience making Mad Max Fury Road at a special screening and discussion at the Academy Museum recalling her bond with the film and the lasting impact of her character Imperator Furiosa according to The Hollywood ReporterThe 2015 action film directed by George Miller starred Theron as Furiosa a warrior who leads the escape of female prisoners from tyrannical ruler Immortan Joe Theron starred alongside Tom Hardy who played Max Rockatansky The film earned 10 Oscar nominations and won six awardsDuring the event Theron was interviewed by Academy Museum Teen Council members Shyla Corona and Kamila Gomez She became emotional while discussing her journey from a small town in South Africa to winning the Oscar for Monster in 2004It doesnt make sense you know Theron said while wiping away tears She then joked with the teenage moderators You guys suck I have my daughters here tonight they cant see me cryIts a true testament that dreams come true you know And if it can happen to me trust me it can happen to anybody she added according to The Hollywood ReporterWhen asked about her favourite memory from the Fury Road shoot Theron revealed that her oldest daughter was only six weeks old when filming began in Namibia and she had not arranged a nannyAll of the girls in this film and costar Nick Hoult basically raised her for the six months that we were in Namibia she said She was in the rig with us during filming she was with the driver and my assistant but in between takes I was feeding her in the rig and the girls would hold her and then she would fall asleep or shed puke on NickThose are some of my favourite memories because she learned to walk on that movie so yeah theres a deep connection to this film Theron said joking All of you who thought I was gonna tell a different story shame on you shame on youTheron also spoke about initially struggling to understand Furiosa because of the characters heroic nature Im allergic to good people like heroic people who do everything right and for the right reasons she said adding that she didnt really know how to play that when Furiosa sets out to rescue womenShe wants to burn the world down and you cant do that as a hero It took me a while I had to really figure this out once I was actually in Namibia Theron explainedShe eventually understood that Furiosas actions were driven by her desire to hurt Immortan Joe and free his wivesIts almost like the human condition of selfishness then becomes the thing thats actually good in her life and I love that I love that she had to find that she said according to The Hollywood ReporterTheron recalled that Miller initially worried Furiosas emotional coldness might be too much but later allowed the character to retain those qualitiesA decade after the films release Theron said Furiosas influence continues to surprise herI cannot tell you how many people have walked up to me and showed me a Furiosa tattoo on their arm she said adding that she has also met children named after the characterTo see a little baby in a stroller and go Furiosa is like the weirdest thing ever she joked But I think she had that impact on a lot of people and that is the power of art That truly has nothing to do with me Its the power of art its the power of storytellingTheron also rejected the idea that she sees herself as a role model saying I am a flawed human being I am as flawed as I come and those are my people I love flawed peopleShe said she tries to teach her children basic values including please thank you be a good person you cant be an asshole according to The Hollywood ReporterBut I dont aspire to be a role model I want to be a good mom and my kids will be the first to tell you that I dont try and pretend to be something that Im not she addedLooking back at Fury Road Theron praised Miller for his dedication to the filmI take my hat off to George Miller this came from deep deep deep inside of his bones the story and it meant everything it means everything to him He gave everything to this film she saidI think he will always be associated with this film in a way that good movies are associated with their director first and foremost and its very rare that you get to experience that as an actor Theron addedIts special when you get to experience that and so Im grateful that I have a small part in that that Im part of that but I havent seen it in like 13 years so I dont know if it holds up you guys Well see tonight she said according to The Hollywood ReporterThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever