INTRODUCTION
Charlize Theron is a South African-born actress and producer renowned for her versatility in film. She has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. In 2016, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Birthname: Charlize Theron
Career
Actress, film producer, former fashion model
Birthday
August 7, 1975
Age: 50
Zodiac Sign:
Leo
Birthplace: Benoni, Transvaal Province, South Africa
Nationality: South African and American
HOW BIG IS Charlize Theron ON THE NET?
Charlize Theron maintains a significant online presence. On Instagram, her account @charlizeafrica boasts over 8 million followers. Her Facebook page has approximately 10 million followers. On X (formerly Twitter), her handle @CharlizeAfrica has around 895,800 followers. She does not have official accounts on TikTok or YouTube.
HOW DID Charlize Theron become famous?
Charlize Theron gained international prominence in the late 1990s with leading roles in films such as “The Devil’s Advocate” (1997), “Mighty Joe Young” (1998), and “The Cider House Rules” (1999). Her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in “Monster” (2003) earned her critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the first South African to win an acting Oscar.
BEFORE THE FAME
Born in Benoni, South Africa, Charlize Theron was the only child of Gerda and Charles Theron. She grew up on her parents’ farm near Johannesburg. At 13, she was sent to boarding school and began her studies at the National School of the Arts in Johannesburg. A modeling contract took her to Milan at 16, and she later moved to New York City to study ballet. A knee injury ended her dance career, leading her to pursue acting in Los Angeles.
CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED);
Throughout her career, Charlize Theron has collaborated with numerous notable actors and directors. She starred alongside Keanu Reeves in “The Devil’s Advocate” and worked with director Patty Jenkins in “Monster.” Theron appeared with Tom Hardy in “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015) and shared the screen with Vin Diesel in the “Fast & Furious” franchise. In 2023, she joined the ensemble cast of Christopher Nolan‘s upcoming film, set to release in 2026, marking her first collaboration with the acclaimed director.
