Charlize Theron Reveals Why She’s Taking a Step Back from the Dating App Raya
Charlize Theron, the award-winning actress, recently opened up about her experience on the popular dating app Raya and why she has chosen to take a step back from it. During an episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on June 26, Theron, 49, candidly shared her thoughts on the platform.
When asked by Cohen if she was on Raya, Theron confirmed, “I am.” She then disclosed that she wasn’t actively using it anymore, revealing, “I don’t do anything with it.” Theron explained that she had been persuaded by a friend to join and had been on two dates through the app.
Theron humorously pointed out a common theme she noticed on Raya, saying, “Every guy has a Burning Man picture” and expressed her frustration with profiles that portray individuals as “CEOs of nothing.” The audience burst into laughter as she shared her observations about the men on the platform, highlighting the mismatch between online personas and real-life encounters.
The actress also touched on the prevalence of profiles showcasing interests in fitness and creative directing, only to find that these aspects were often exaggerated or misrepresented in person. Theron emphasized her upfront approach in addressing these discrepancies, stating, “I just say it up front. I’m like, ‘Well, why did you put that on your thing?’ No, I don’t like it.”
In addition to her dating app revelations, Theron discussed her upcoming role in “Old Guard 2” alongside co-star Henry Golding. The sequel to the 2020 superhero film is highly anticipated by fans of the original movie, which was based on the comic book series by Leandro Fernández and Greg Rucka.
Theron further delighted audiences with a humorous anecdote shared during a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. She recounted her daughters’ reactions to her character’s mullet haircut in a film, highlighting the challenges of balancing her personal style with their expectations. Theron’s ability to juggle her on-screen transformations with her role as a mother added a touching and relatable dimension to her public persona.
As fans eagerly await the release of “Old Guard 2” on July 2 on Netflix, Theron’s candid revelations about her dating app experiences and behind-the-scenes anecdotes serve as a reminder of her versatility as an actress and her down-to-earth personality. Her authenticity and willingness to share both the highs and lows of her personal life resonate with audiences and showcase her as not just a talented performer, but a relatable figure navigating the complexities of modern relationships and parenthood.