Charlize Theron and Sean Penn May Tie the Knot Soon

Charlize Theron has fueled rumors she is preparing to wed boyfriend Sean Penn after she was photographed wearing a new sparkler on her ring finger on Wednesday.

Theron, who is mom to adopted son Jackson, began dating her longtime friend Penn late last year and recent reports suggest the highly-private couple is planning to take its relationship to the next level by walking down the aisle.

Sources tell Us Magazine that Theron and her new man are set to exchange vows in her native South Africa later this summer, and now new pictures of the actress arriving at Los Angeles International Airport have given weight to the claims.

In the snaps, the 38-year-old beauty, who is wearing minimal make-up and jewelry, flashes what appears to be a diamond engagement band on her left ring finger.

A representative for Penn has declined to issue a statement on the report, while a spokesperson for Theron has yet to respond to request for a comment.

If the rumors are true, it will be Theron’s first wedding, while 53-year-old Penn was previously married to Madonna and newly-engaged actress Robin Wright. I’d go out on a limb and say the man likes his blondes.

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