Charlize Theron: Motherhood makes me complete

OHMYGOSSIP — Charlize Theron says her baby boy Jackson is the love of her life. The South African actress, 36, admits becoming a mom has made her feel complete.

“Without realizing it he is everything I have always looked for. I can’t remember anything that happened before that. The feeling of love for him is just completely overwhelming,” says Charlize. “Adopting is the best thing I have ever done.”

Charlize — who has been single since her nine-year romance with Stuart Townsend ended in 2010 — recently said she likes being in a relationship.

“I’m always open to a relationship, but I’m not putting those feelers out there now. I’m not unhappy with it, but I’m not like, ‘Oh, this is so much better than when I was in a relationship.’ I am a relationship girl. That’s kind of just how I’m made,” she said.

“There’s definitely something in the nature of a man and a woman that makes [relationships] challenging, but it was never a huge problem for me. I don’t live my life in a way that feels big. When you’re in my life, it’s actually very contained.”

“Motherhood was something I always knew I wanted to experience. What a great opportunity for someone like me who wants to have a family.

“I can only hope to be 10 percent of the mom mine was to me. She encouraged me to be confident and enjoy life. That’s what I want for my son. So far I’m not surprised by anything about being a mom. It’s all pretty great – but that’s what I expected.”