Milan, Feb. 7 -- Actress Charlize Theron made a surprise appearance at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, delivering a powerful message of hope inspired by Nelson Mandela, according to People.
Appearing in her role as a United Nations peace ambassador, the 50-year-old addressed the crowd at San Siro Stadium, highlighting the importance of peace as more than just 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 ...