Single Motherhood by Choice: New Research and Celebrity Stories Challenge Old Stigmas
Charlize Theron, acclaimed actress and mother, recently described her journey as a single mother as “one of the healthiest decisions” she has made, stirring conversations about single parenthood by choice worldwide. In a candid interview on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Theron — who adopted her daughters in 2012 and 2015 — discussed breaking away from unhealthy family cycles, making deliberate parenting choices, and confronting persistent social stigma against women who raise children alone (Business Insider). Her frankness comes as new research, cultural trends, and testimony from other high-profile single mothers are challenging outdated narratives — questions emerging that matter deeply not only in Hollywood, but also for Thai readers as family structures and women’s roles evolve in Thailand and around the world.