Charlize Theron

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Credits: Far Out / Fuzheado
Full Name
Charlize Theron
Born
August 7th, 1975
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
Net Worth
Estimated $200 million
Family
Charlize Theron was born in Benoni, South Africa, to Charles Theron and Gerda Maritz. Theron has never married and is the adoptive mother of two daughters, Jackson and August
Top Movies
'Monster', 'Mad Max: Fury Road', 'Atomic Blonde', 'Bombshell', 'The Devil's Advocate'
Top Shows
'Arrested Development', 'The Orville'
Awards
Academy Award for 'Best Actress', Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama', Silver Bear for Best Actress
Fun Facts
Charlize Theron trained as a ballet dancer before a knee injury ended her hopes of a professional dance career and led her to acting. ### She gained more than 30 pounds and underwent a dramatic physical transformation to portray serial killer Aileen Wuornos in 'Monster', earning her first Academy Award. ### In addition to acting, Theron founded the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP), which supports young people in Southern Africa through health and education initiatives.
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Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, Tom Hardy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Uma Thurman

Charlize Theron is a South African and American actor and producer celebrated for her versatility across action, drama and comedy.

After beginning her career as a model, Theron rose to prominence in the late 1990s with films including ‘The Devil’s Advocate’ and ‘The Cider House Rules’ before winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her transformative performance in ‘Monster’. She has since starred in acclaimed films including ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’, ‘Atomic Blonde’, ‘Bombshell’, ‘North Country’, ‘Young Adult’ and ‘The Italian Job’.

Renowned for her commitment to physically and emotionally demanding roles, Theron is regarded as one of Hollywood’s most accomplished and influential actors.

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Charlize Theron is a South African and American actor and producer best known for films including 'Monster', 'Mad Max: Fury Road', 'Atomic Blonde' and 'Bombshell'.
Charlize Theron is best known for portraying Aileen Wuornos in 'Monster', Imperator Furiosa in 'Mad Max: Fury Road' and Lorraine Broughton in 'Atomic Blonde'.
Yes. Charlize Theron won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Aileen Wuornos in 'Monster' (2003).
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