Milan, Feb. 7 -- Actress Charlize Theron made a surprise appearance at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, delivering a message of hope inspired by Nelson Mandela, according to People.

The 50-year-old, appearing in her capacity as a United Nations peace ambassador, addressed the crowd at San Siro Stadium, emphasizing the importance of peace beyond the absence of conflict.

"Athletes, spectators from every corner of the world, this is a message of peace by my beloved countryman Nelson Mandela," Theron said. "Peace is not just the absence of conflict. Peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, class, caste, or any other social markers of difference," a...