Nicole Kidman Didn’t Identify Charlize Theron as…
Under that flawless Megyn Kelly disguise, Charlize Theron was difficult even for Nicole Kidman to recognize.
In Bombshell, the eagerly awaited drama about the women who came forward about the alleged sexual harassment they endured at the conservative news network, Theron plays former Fox News host Megyn Kelly. Among them was Kelly, and Theron does a flawless job as the TV personality for the part.
It was to the extent that one day on set Kidman, who plays former anchor Gretchen Carlson, didn’t even recognize Theron.
Theron said to Entertainment Tonight, “I thought she was mad at me when she walked by me at one point.” I exclaimed, ‘Oh my gosh! How did I act? Was there something I did wrong in her trailer? Did I not greet you politely?
Putting their little miscommunication aside, Theron, 44, continued to thank Kidman, 52, for supporting her throughout her career despite their lack of collaboration to yet.
Bombshell, starring Theron as Kelly, Kidman as Carlson, and Margot Robbie as a new employee of Fox News, narrates the tale of the women who allege they were subjected to sexual harassment by John Lithgow’s former Ailes. Former network workers Kelly and Carlson both reported that Ailes had harassed them sexually throughout their employment.
Nominations for Theron’s “uncanny” portrayal of Kelly, which left some viewers “awestruck,” were demanded even more.
In her role as Megyn Kelly, Charlize Theron excels. She owns the film, blends seamlessly into the role, as reported by Sasha Stone of Awards Daily News. The ensemble of personalities is quite funny. similar to Recount and Game Change. #bombshell “Amazing. Megan Kelly played by @CharlizeAfrica. She recently made a major entry into the Oscar race. Senior journalist Mac Malkin of Variety similarly wrote, “#bombshell.”