Charlize Theron: Single motherhood is challenging

Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron's children are her priority but she admits being a single parent is 'challenging'.

The 40-year-old '

Mad Max: Fury Road

' star has two adopted children, Jackson, four, and

August

, who was born last summer, and though raising them alone can be tough, they will always be her priority and she's never happier than when she's with her kids, reported Female First.

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"It's challenging but we manage. I work, but my children are my priority. Nothing's better than the sound of little ones cracking up at something funny; I'm now at my most comfortable waking up with my kids, going to the beach and relaxing over a meal with friends.

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