Charlize Theron's Public Bust Up

11-08-2006 09:01

Charlize Theron shocked diners by having a bust-up with her boyfriend.

The ‘Monster’ actress was reportedly reduced to tears when her partner, actor Stuart Townsend, erupted in a Hollywood restaurant after she arrived 45 minutes late.

A source was quote in Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper as saying: "Charlize sat tear-eyed as Stuart acted like a schoolmaster, lecturing her in front of their friends - like she was a tardy student."

The couple - who have been dating for five years - had agreed to meet at the plush Hungry Cat diner before attending a Radiohead concert.

The source added: "Charlize kept trying to apologise, but he wouldn’t let it go, calling her rude in front of their two guests. She kept pleading, ‘I’m so sorry I was late, and I’m sorry you had to wait. But I’m here now.’"

The couple eventually settled the row and made up before heading off to the concert.