BIOGRAPHY:

Charlize Theron is a Hollywood actress and model. Fans consider her the embodiment of beauty, sophistication and style. In her works, the star adheres to the principle of diversity – she does not like to repeat herself and often challenges herself. Charlize easily transforms into women with a difficult fate and unconventional appearance, which captivates not only film critics, but also numerous fans.

Childhood and adolescence:

Charlize was born on August 7, 1975 in the city of Benoni in South Africa. On her mother’s side, the artist has German roots, and on her father’s side, Dutch and French. Parents were farmers and owned a road construction company.

At age 6, Theron began taking ballet lessons. At the age of 13 she was sent to boarding school in Johannesburg. In this city, the girl began attending the National School of Arts. At the age of 16, at the insistence of her mother, she participated in a modeling competition.

Later, the girl went to an international Italian modeling competition in Positano and, after winning, signed a lucrative annual contract with a Milanese modeling agency. Theron’s tall height (177 cm) became the key to a brilliant catwalk career. During this year, the attractive blonde was able to see all of Europe, and at the end of the contract she went to New York.

Here she entered the choreographic school, and in her free time she worked as a model. A knee injury put an end to the ballerina’s career. During this period, Theron was again supported by her mother: she advised her daughter to start studying acting.

Movies:

Charlize went to Los Angeles. For the first months, the girl lived on transfers from her father’s house; she could not find a job. A happy accident helped. During a conflict with a bank employee over a refusal to pay, Theron became very angry. The emotional scene was observed by impresario John Crosby, who helped the young performer take her first steps in the profession.

Charlize’s debut role in the film “The Devil’s Advocate” brought fame. It couldn’t be otherwise, because such stars as Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves starred with the aspiring actress. Theron’s creative biography is not only about success. The “Sweet November” project turned out to be a failure for the artist. The actress even received a nomination for the Golden Raspberry anti-award.

And then a meteoric rise followed. In the movie Monster, Theron played a serial killer. For filming, the artist gained 14 kg and agreed to turn into an ugly woman. The efforts were not in vain. For this work, Charlize received an Oscar, becoming the first South African to receive this award.

In 2015, the Australian film Mad Max: Fury Road was released, continuing the franchise of famous post-apocalyptic films. The film was nominated for 10 Oscars and received 6 of them. In addition, the film won 4 BAFTA awards.

While working on this project, a conflict broke out between the performer of the female warrior Furiosa and Tom Hardy. The actors could not get along on the set, and every now and then they started fighting. Other artists and the director got it too. According to Theron, physical activity and a large number of traumatic scenes contributed to nervousness, the consequences of which had to be overcome with difficulty.

In the fall of 2016, Charlize began filming the film Tully. Theron gained 16 kg above her usual weight (the media give different figures on this issue: from 54 to 61 kg) to fit the image of a mother of many children.

In April 2017, Theron appeared on the big screen in the action movie Fast and Furious 8. Before this, the artist had not starred in a blockbuster; in the new part she played a villain named Cypher. The epic nature of the film was given by the fact that rare locations were chosen for filming: a frozen uninhabited lake in Iceland, as well as Cuban landscapes. A fleet of 700 vehicles was used, of which only 100 remained intact.

In 2019, with the participation of Charlize in the title role, the film “That Couple” was released. This is a romantic comedy about the meeting of a successful businesswoman and an eccentric journalist, who were in love with each other in their youth.

Theron’s producing project was the drama Scandal, in which she played the main character. The film is based on real events that occurred at Fox News, where several female employees publicly accused CEO Roger Ailes of sexual harassment.

For the role of TV presenter Megyn Kelly, 8 facial prosthetics were made for Charlize to make the actress’s appearance more similar to the real character. Theron was accompanied on screen by Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie.

“The Immortal Guard” – an action movie based on the comic book of the same name, brought together such stars as Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts on one stage. Most of the stunts were performed by the cast with minimal stunt work. In order to participate in the horse racing scene, the artist had to overcome a phobia associated with these animals. She developed fear in childhood, after falling from a horse.

In 2021, the South African actress began work on another villainous character in the film adaptation of Soman Chainani’s series of fantasy novels, The School of Good and Evil. Theron got a secondary but significant role – Lady Lesso, the Mistress of Evil.

In addition, the long-awaited premiere of the 9th part of “Fast and the Furious” took place, which was filmed in Africa for the first time during the filming of the franchise. Theron returned to the role of cyberterrorist Cypher.

Social activities:

In addition to expanding her filmography, the actress pays great attention to public and charitable programs, one of which is related to the performer’s native region. Theron launched a project to build stadiums and football fields in South Africa for youth clubs. Involving young people in sports life, in her opinion, contributed to a decrease in crime, drug addiction and, as a result, a decrease in the spread of infectious diseases.

Theron is known as a zealous fighter for the equality of African women; in 2019, she gave a speech at an open discussion of The GEANCO Foundation. At the meeting, the Hollywood star appeared with virtually no makeup and a short pageboy haircut.

Under the patronage of the artist are organizations that advocate for women’s right to abortion and for the legalization of same-sex marriage. The actress is a member of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals foundation, for whose promotion she starred in an anti-fur advertisement.

Appearance:

Theron is recognized by fans and film critics as one of the most attractive actresses in Hollywood. But it was not always so. Until the age of 4, the girl’s hair did not grow due to antibiotic treatment for the effects of jaundice. Because of the medications, Charlize’s baby teeth fell out early, and her molars appeared only at the age of 11.

Today, a celebrity is not constrained by stereotypes. During her career, Charlize changed two dozen haircuts and shaved her head for roles. She admits to the press that her favorite haircut is short, “like a boy.”

Theron is often caught by paparazzi in a swimsuit and, apparently, is not worried about his half-naked appearance. Charlize wears a bikini not only on the beach, but also while walking the dog or playing with the children, if the weather permits.

Theron shares the photo herself. The actress runs a page on Instagram (the social network is banned in the Russian Federation; it belongs to the Meta corporation, which is recognized as extremist in the Russian Federation), where she posts both work footage and simple everyday footage.

In parallel with her work on film sets, Theron continued to appear on the catwalk. In 2004, Charlize starred in an advertising campaign for Christian Dior, replacing Estonian model Tiu Kuik. She later appeared in an advertisement for J’Adore Dior perfume. The dresses that the actress wears for the red carpet fashion show during the Oscars and Golden Globes ceremonies are invariably made by the famous John Galliano.

Personal life:

Charlize’s personal life is full of events, scandals and many novels. The actress, who is idolized by men all over the world, was rarely left alone. In the mid-1990s, Theron dated actor Craig Bierko for 2 years. And from 1997 to 2001, the star had a close relationship with musician Stephen Jenkins.

Theron met Stuart Townsend on the set of 24 in 2002. This pair was considered one of the most beautiful and durable in the Hollywood Hills. But after the Christmas holidays in Mexico, Charlize took off the ring given to her by Stewart. The union collapsed at the beginning of 2010. The separation was largely influenced by the creative success of the performer: her common-law husband found himself in the shadow of his Oscar-winning wife, which hit his pride.

In 2014–2015, the actress dated Sean Penn, but her mother did not like this relationship.

In addition, the artist was credited with an affair with singer Seal, the ex-husband of Heidi Klum. But the stars themselves did not comment on such rumors.

In March 2012, Theron adopted a boy, Jackson, from South Africa, and in July 2015, she dared to adopt a girl, whom she named August. The actress now lives in Los Angeles. Charlize’s relationship with her children worries the press. She allows her son to wear skirts and dresses and take women’s bags for walks. The screen star later revealed in an interview that her eldest child is a transgender girl.

In 2023, the actress again fueled interest in her person with rumors of an affair with a new fan. Such conversations first appeared at the beginning of the year, and in the spring the paparazzi noticed a couple leaving a restaurant. The chosen one of the Hollywood film star is model Alex Dimitrievich. The lovers did not hide from the cameras and walked hand in hand, demonstrating tender feelings.

Charlize Theron now:

In 2023, Theron added films to the Dominic Toretto franchise. She starred in the new film “Fast and Furious 10”. The premiere of the action film took place in Rome, where key characters were present. Among others was Meadow Walker, daughter of Paul Walker, who also took part in the filming of the 10th part.

Due to creative differences between the director and the team, the project was without a director for some time. It was during this period that the fight scene between Charlize Theron and Michelle Rodriguez was filmed. The actresses managed it on their own, largely thanks to the organizational skills and professionalism of the South African diva.

Filmography:

1997 — “The Devil’s Advocate”
2000 — “Military Diver”
2003 — “Monster”
2005 — “Eon Flux”
2008 — “Hancock”
2012 — “Snow White and the Huntsman”
2015 — “Mad Max: Fury Road”
2017 — “Fast and Furious 8”
2018 — “Dangerous Business”
2018 — “Tally”
2019 — “That couple”
2019 — “Scandal”
2019 — “That couple”
2020 — “Immortal Guard”
2021 — “Fast and Furious 9”
2022 — “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”
2023 — “Fast and Furious 10”

Interesting Facts:

Charlize’s best friend as a child was her pet goat, Bok.
At an early age, Theron admired the talent of Tom Hanks, whom she saw in the film Splash. Later, the actors met on the set of the film “That Thing You Do.”
The Hollywood star demonstrated her choreographic skills at the Oscars in 2013, during which she performed several dance steps with Channing Tatum.
The performer did not pass the casting for Showgirls, where Elizabeth Berkley ended up instead. Later, the actress recalled this failure with gratitude, since the film literally buried her colleague’s professional career.
Theron’s participation featured commercials for an advertising campaign for Raymond Weil watches. For her work, the artist received $3 million for the use of her image in this promotion. Nevertheless, the performer had to win the fee through the court.

Charlize Theron Awards and Nominations:

• Oscar 2004
  Best Actress
  Winner
• Oscar 2006
  Best Actress
  Nominee
• Golden Globe 2004
  Best Actress (Drama)
  Winner
• Golden Globe 2020
  Best Actress (Drama)
  Nominee
• Golden Globe 2020
  Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
  Nominee
• Golden Globe 2012
  Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
  Nominee
• Primetime Emmy Awards 2005
  Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
  Nominee
• BAFTA 2020
  Best Actress
  Nominee
• BAFTA – British Academy Film Awards 2006
  Best Actress
  Nominee
• BAFTA – British Academy Film Award 2005
  Best Actress
  Nominee
• Golden Raspberry 2015
  Worst Actress
  Nominee
• Worst On-Screen Couple
  Nominee
• Golden Raspberry 2002
  Worst Actress
  Nominee
• MTV Movie Awards 2016
  Best Female Performance
  Winner
• Best fight
  Nominee
• Best hero
  Nominee
• MTV Movie & TV Awards 2018
  Best fight
  Nominee
• MTV Movie & TV Awards 2004
  Best kiss
  Nominee
• Best Female Performance
  Nominee
• Berlinale 2004
  Best Actress
  Winner
• Screen Actors Guild Award 2004
  Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
  Winner
• Screen Actors Guild Awards 2020
  Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
  Nominee
• Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture
  Nominee
• Screen Actors Guild Award 2006
  Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
  Nominee
• Screen Actors Guild Award 2005
  Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Television Movie or Miniseries
  Nominee
• Screen Actors Guild Award 2000
  Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Film
  Nominee