Charlize Theron adopts baby boy named Jackson

NEW YORK Actress Charlize Theron is a mother: The actress has adopted a child.

In a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Therons publicist said the actress is a proud mom of a healthy baby boy named Jackson.

No more details were provided. Theron is from South Africa. This is the actress first child.

The 36-year-old won an Academy Award for her role as serial killer Aileen Wuornos in 2003s Monster.

She was also nominated for an Oscar for 2005s North Country. She next stars as an evil queen in Snow White and the Huntsman.

Mesfin Fekadu covers entertainment for The Associated Press. Follow him at http://www.twitter.com/musicmesfin