Charlize Theron left fans concerned for her health after latest appearance

Charlize Theron has become the subject of fresh online scrutiny after a viral video of the actor sparked speculation about her appearance and health.

A clip of The Old Guard star circulating on X has racked up millions of views with some users commenting on Theron’s slimmer frame and others making unverified claims about whether weight-loss medication could be involved.

The video which was shared with a mocking caption about the actor’s appearance prompted a flurry of reactions online.

Some users expressed concern while others criticised the tone of the post and defended Theron against the speculation.

“She is so pretty when she has meat on her bones. Hope she feels well,” one user wrote beneath the clip while another shared an older photo of the actor and commented on the pressures faced by women in Hollywood over their looks.

In a 2023 interview the Oscar winner pushed back against rumours that she had undergone cosmetic work saying the changes in her face were simply part of getting older.

“My face is changing, and I love that my face is changing and aging,” she said at the time. “B**, I’m just aging! It doesn’t mean I got bad plastic surgery.**”

Theron’s comments have resurfaced amid the latest online chatter with supporters pointing out that she has long been open about the realities of ageing in Hollywood and the pressure placed on women to look a certain way.