Charlize Theron was born on August 7, 1975, in Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa.
Childhood. Charlize spent her childhood in South Africa. Her family faced difficult experiences during the apartheid era.
Education. After moving to the United States, Charlize Theron studied ballet at the School of American Ballet in New York. However, an injury prevented her from pursuing a career as a dancer. She later embarked on a modeling and acting career.
Film Career. Charlize Theron has become one of Hollywood's most respected actresses. Her role in the film "Monster" (2003), where she portrayed serial killer Aileen Wuornos, earned her an Oscar for Best Actress. She has continued to act in a series of successful films, including "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015) and "The Italian Job" (2003).
Social Activism. Theron has been active in numerous social causes, including the fight against HIV/AIDS and support for LGBTQ+ rights. She founded the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project to assist young Africans affected by HIV.
Personal Life. Charlize Theron has adopted two children, Jackson and August. She is a strong advocate for adoption and has openly discussed her experience as a single parent.
Filmography
Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest (1995)
- Director: James D.R. Hickox
- Genre: Horror
- Plot: Third in the horror series, featuring children of a cult bringing terror to a city.
2 Days in the Valley (1996)
- Director: John Herzfeld
- Genre: Crime, Thriller
- Plot: Interwoven stories of various characters unfold over two days in the San Fernando Valley.
That Thing You Do! (1996)
- Director: Tom Hanks
- Genre: Comedy, Music
- Plot: The rapid rise and fall of a 1960s band, with their hit song of the same name.
The Devil's Advocate (1997)
- Director: Taylor Hackford
- Genre: Drama, Thriller
- Plot: An ambitious lawyer joins a New York law firm, only to discover it has a sinister side.
Mighty Joe Young (1998)
- Director: Ron Underwood
- Genre: Adventure, Family
- Plot: A young woman and a giant gorilla are brought to an animal sanctuary in California.
The Cider House Rules (1999)
- Director: Lasse Hallström
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Plot: An orphan raised in an orphanage begins to explore the outside world.
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
- Director: Robert Redford
- Genre: Drama, Sport
- Plot: A struggling golfer receives help from a mysterious caddie.
Sweet November (2001)
- Director: Pat O'Connor
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Plot: A woman with a secret changes the life of a man every month.
The Italian Job (2003)
- Director: F. Gary Gray
- Genre: Action, Crime
- Plot: A group of thieves plan an elaborate heist to get revenge on a former associate.
Monster (2003)
- Director: Patty Jenkins
- Genre: Biography, Crime
- Plot: The true story of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who becomes a serial killer.
North Country (2005)
- Director: Niki Caro
- Genre: Drama
- Plot: A woman battles against sexual harassment at work in the mines of Minnesota.
Æon Flux (2005)
- Director: Karyn Kusama
- Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
- Plot: In a dystopian future, a rebellious assassin discovers a truth that puts her against the government.
Hancock (2008)
- Director: Peter Berg
- Genre: Action, Comedy
- Plot: A disillusioned superhero seeks to redeem his tarnished public image.
The Burning Plain (2008)
- Director: Guillermo Arriaga
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Plot: Intertwined stories of love and forgiveness through various characters.
Young Adult (2011)
- Director: Jason Reitman
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Plot: A writer of young adult novels returns to her hometown to reclaim her high school sweetheart.
Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
- Director: Rupert Sanders
- Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
- Plot: A dark retelling of the Snow White fairy tale, with a huntsman ordered to kill her.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
- Director: George Miller
- Genre: Action, Adventure
- Plot: In a post-apocalyptic desert, Max joins Furiosa to escape a tyrant.
The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016)
- Director: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
- Genre: Action, Adventure
- Plot: Prequel/sequel to "Snow White and the Huntsman," exploring the huntsman's backstory.
Atomic Blonde (2017)
- Director: David Leitch
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Plot: An MI6 spy is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to retrieve a list of double agents.
Tully (2018)
- Director: Jason Reitman
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Plot: A mother of three forms a unique bond with her night nanny, Tully.
Bombshell (2019)
- Director: Jay Roach
- Genre: Biography, Drama
- Plot: The story of the women who brought to light the sexual harassment scandal at Fox News.
The Old Guard (2020)
- Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Genre: Action, Fantasy
- Plot: A group of immortal mercenaries fights to protect the world, as they discover a new immortal.
AWARDS
Academy Awards (Oscars):
- Best Actress: Won for "Monster" (2003).
- She has also received other nominations, including one for "North Country" (2005).
Golden Globe Awards:
- Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Won for "Monster" (2004).
- She has received additional nominations for various performances.
BAFTA Awards:
- Received nominations for "Monster" and "North Country".
Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG):
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Won for "Monster" (2004).
- She has received other nominations for her performances.
Critics' Choice Movie Awards:
- Received various nominations and wins for different performances.
Independent Spirit Awards:
- Best Female Lead: Won for "Monster" (2004).
