First steps! Charlize Theron gets a rest from carrying son Jackson as he's seen walking for the first time

It's one of the most poignant moments of a child's life... taking their first steps.
And for Charlize Theron she managed to share the proud moment with the world as her son Jackson was spotted walking for the first time on Tuesday.
It's likely, of course, that the tot has managed to walk before but in public Charlize usually carries him around as they travel from place to place.

Look at him go! Charlize Theron's son Jackson is seen walking for the first time as the actress takes a break from holding him

But during their outing in sunny Beverly Hills the Monster star was happy to show off his foot work for all to see.
The South African star wrapped up in a black coat with grey panelling, while she co-ordinated with a black scarf and grey T-shirt underneath.
Theron completed the look for the family outing with skintight black trousers tucked into her knee-high boots.

Look what I can do: The tot, who Charlize adopted in March, held on to his mother's hand as he tottered along in his trainers

Showing off her cropped hair do she shielded her eyes with some large dark shades.
But it was little Jackson, who she adopted last March, who grabbed all of the attention thanks to him showing off his walking skills.
He was dressed cutely in red jeans with a grey sweatshirt emblazoned with a picture of a dragon with plimsolls made to look like an animal with eyes attached.

Day out: Theron dressed him in cute red jeans and a grey dragon sweatshirt as they spent time in sunny Beverly Hills

He held on to his mother's hand but seemed to be walking perfectly of his own accord.
The toddler looked content as he kept up with his mum's steps as they walked through a parking lot and enjoyed some quality time together.
Theron is usually seen carrying Jackson when she's out in public with him but he may be too big for her to do so so often now.

Growing up: Charlize adopted Jackson last year to the surprise of her fans and is often seen carrying him around

It was only a few days ago that she was seen cradling him in her arms during another outing.
The Prometheus star announced her adoption news in March and took home Jackson soon after.
Her decision to adopt no doubt shocked fans, but apparently Charlize has known she would go down this path to motherhood since she was a little girl.
Opening up, the 37-year old has spoken about a letter her mother had found which she had written aged eight.

Keeping his balance: He may be new to walking but Jackson showed he's growing up fast

According to Charlize, it said, ‘Would you please take me to orphanage, so that I can go and adopt a baby?'
'I always knew I would adopt – always,' she shared.
The actress doesn't have any films schedule for release until 2014 where she will be getting back into action in Mad Max: Fury Road with Tom Hardy as the title role.
So 2013 could be the perfect year for her to spend as much time with her son as possible, and catch up with friends.