SOUTH AFRICAN-BORN ACTRESS Charize Theron has hit out at the press coverage of celebrities, saying that the invasion of her private life is so intrusive that it is comparable to rape.

She told Sky News that “every aspect” of her life has become “fodder” for a brand of journalism that exists “in a dark room”.

“When you start living in that world, and doing that, you start feeling raped.”

In light of the Hollywood actress’s statement, we want to know what you think.

Do you think the media intrudes too much on the lives of celebrities?

Poll Results:

Yes, I think it is totally out of control (2972)

It's part of their job but they deserve some privacy (2042)

No, they knew what they were getting into (715)

I don't know (50)

Yes, I think it is totally out of control
It's part of their job but they deserve some privacy
No, they knew what they were getting into
I don't know

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