Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron had the “best birthday ever” this week thanks to pop superstar Taylor Swift. Theron, who turned 48 on August 7th, celebrated her big day by attending Swift’s Los Angeles stop on her record-breaking Eras stadium tour along with her two daughters, Jackson, 11, and August, 7.
The actress shared a video on Instagram of her and her girls gleefully singing and dancing in the crowd as Swift performed her hit “Shake It Off.” Theron called the night the “best birthday ever” and thanked Swift for the epic experience and memories. Her daughters sported Swift merch like official tour t-shirts and sweatshirts.
Theron’s video amassed over 1 million views and comments wishing the star a happy birthday. Celebrities like Michelle Monaghan and Piers Morgan chimed in, with Monaghan confirming the show was “incredible!” Other fans praised Theron for being a “cool mom” and making Swift’s concert a family affair.
Attending the show appears to have become a rite of passage for many Hollywood families and Swifties. The multi-generational event draws everyone from legendary rockstars to tiny dancing toddlers. Parents appreciate the chance to bond with their kids at the once-in-a-lifetime concert.
Other celebrity parents who’ve brought their families to Swift’s Eras Tour include Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo Lachey, who took their 8-year-old daughter Brooklyn to a show last month. Brooklyn wore glitter face paint and an outfit honoring Swift’s album Red. Max Greenfield of New Girl attended with his wife Tess and their two children as well, calling the event “the best vibe ever.”
Model Gigi Hadid brought along her and Zayn Malik’s young daughter Khai to Swift’s opening night in Arizona. The long-time friends matched in black and sang along excitedly. Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany shared photos posing with their daughter Sterling outside SoFi Stadium. The NFL star called it “an amazing concert.”
Plenty of Swift’s high-profile friends have made appearances too, often taking the stage for duets. On her Denver stop, Swift sang “Exile” with indie folk band Bon Iver, then was joined by Paramore’s Hayley Williams for “That’s When.” In Nashville, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw came out for “Tim McGraw.”
Theron’s wholesome birthday Swift celebration aligns with her reputation as a doting, hands-on mother. She frequently gushes about her daughters in interviews, calling them her “great loves.” She told People that sometimes when she needs a moment for self-reflection, her little one will ask if mommy is in “timeout.”
The Atomic Blonde actress prides herself on giving Jackson and August a normal upbringing despite her A-list career. She brings them to premieres and public events, but also has Friday movie nights, makes pancakes, and handles drop-offs for soccer practice.
Theron adopted both Jackson and August on her own after deciding she wanted to be a mom. She said she never felt like she was missing out by not having a traditional family structure. Her main goal was giving her girls the unconditional love they deserve.
Though Jackson and August stay mostly out of the spotlight, Theron does share little glimpses into their lives on social media and in interviews. She revealed that Jackson came out as transgender at age 3, proudly telling her “I am not a boy!” The experience made Theron an advocate for the LGBTQ community.
Both girls are equally obsessed with all things Swift, often dressing up as the singer for Halloween. Theron has taken them to Swift shows in the past, but the Eras Tour marked an extra special celebration for her 48th birthday. The actor beamed with joy to share the electrifying concert and priceless memories with her two favorite girls.
After the show, Theron gushed “We had such a great f—— time” and thanked Swift for the epic night. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour continues breaking records as one of the highest-grossing tours of all time. It’s also creating magical moments for everyone from ecstatic toddlers to the coolest moms in Hollywood.