Charlize Theron took time out to shop with her mother over the holidays.
The no-nonsense beauty did not bother to dress up or don make-up when she was spotted at Barneys in Los Angeles.
Theron, 34, and mum Gerda checked out shoes in a low-key visit, during which observers noted the Oscar winner’s serious demeanour.
Theron has expressed concern with the celebrity culture she believes is overtaking acting. She earlier said: ‘Somewhere along the line we forgot what actors do. All of a sudden, somehow, the fashion industry crept into the movie industry. Celebrity has really taken over and overshadowed what actors do. Actors aren’t supposed to be beautiful, actors are supposed to tell human stories, but that kind of got lost.’
Theron has a long-term partner who she keeps well out of the limelight. She was born in South Africa.
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