She was in a complicated place and as a human being, I have empathy for that.

I don’t think a lot of people truly understood that."

Shes incredibly well known.

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Ive never played anybody on that level.

I’ve played real people that nobody knows about so there was less pressure when I did those."

Theron has been vocal about how she doesn’t see eye-to-eye with Kelly.

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I have zero connection to the film, and hold no stake at all in it.

I do, however, have a connection to many of the women who actually lived it.

Here is their account."

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Kelly was not approached about the filmand so didn’t give her account directly to the filmmakers.

They were also joined by Kelly’s husband Douglas Brunt.

Together they watched a screening of the film and then offered their thoughts on it.

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“…so it was somewhat jarring to see a version of our experiences told by strangers.”

She said in the video (viaPeople),

“We love you queens.

Because I’m 100% against her on this.”

Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron) standing between two executives and smiling in Bombshell.

Charlize Theron did actually previously come forward with allegationsagainst a director and a producer.

She also recounted an uncomfortable experience that she had with a producer (viaPeople).

During an audition, the producer put his hand on her leg so she immediately left the home.

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And many men in positions of power have gotten away with it for far too long.

We cannot blame the victims here."

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