- Age: 47 (Born August 7, 1975)
- Birthplace: Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
- Profession: Actress, producer
- Height: 5’9″ (175 cm)
- Eye Color: Green
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- School: Putfontein Primary School; National School of the Arts, Johannesburg
- Education: Attended Joffrey Ballet School (New York) before an injury ended her dancing career
- Nationality: South African, American
Awards:
Charlize Theron has received numerous awards throughout her career, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Net Worth:
As of 2023, Charlize Theron’s net worth is estimated to be around $160 million.
Career:
Overview
Charlize Theron rose to fame in the late 1990s with roles in films such as “2 Days in the Valley” (1996) and “The Devil’s Advocate” (1997). Her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in “Monster” (2003) earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. Theron has continued to demonstrate her acting range in various film genres, including “North Country” (2005), “Young Adult” (2011), “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015), and “Atomic Blonde” (2017). She has also served as a producer for several films and television series.
Milestones and Achievements
- Won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in “Monster” (2003).
- Received critical acclaim and award nominations for her performances in “North Country” (2005) and “Bombshell” (2019).
- Established the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project in 2007 to support African youth in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Personal Life:
Relationships
Charlize Theron has previously been in relationships with actor Stuart Townsend and musician Stephan Jenkins. She was also briefly engaged to actor Sean Penn.
Family
Charlize Theron has two adopted children, Jackson and August. She grew up on a farm in South Africa with her parents, Charles and Gerda Theron.
Trivia and Lesser-Known Facts:
- Charlize Theron became a U.S. citizen in 2007, while also retaining her South African citizenship.
- She was discovered by a talent agent at the age of 18 after a chance encounter in a bank in Los Angeles.
- Theron is fluent in English, Afrikaans, and conversational Dutch.
Social Media Links:
- Instagram: @charlizeafrica
- Twitter: @CharlizeAfrica
- Facebook: @charlizetheron
