Name: Charlize Theron (Charlize Theron)
Birthday: August 7, 1975
Place of birth: benoni, south africa
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Zodiac sign: Leo
Biography
Charlize Theron, an actress and model from Hollywood, has long been considered the standard of exquisite beauty and style. Theron is the owner of a large, multifaceted talent, she easily transforms into different heroines. Some of her characters are distinguished by a difficult fate, non-standard appearance. Such a desire for diversity, the ability not to focus on fulfilled roles always captivates directors, film critics and fans.
CHILDHOOD
Charlize Theron was born in the city of Benoni (South Africa) on August 7, 1975. Her mother is German by nationality, along with her father, the actress got mixed Dutch-French blood. The girl’s parents owned a farm and a road construction company.
Charlize was six years old when she was fond of ballet. When the girl was thirteen years old, she began to study in Johannesburg, in a boarding school. Three years later, a model contest was held in this city, in which the girl took part. She did this at the urgent request of her mother.
CAREER MODEL
Having tried her hand at home, the young beauty decided to conquer the whole world. Soon she became a participant in the international Italian competition of models, which was held in Positano. At this competition, Charlize was recognized as the winner. The girl was offered to conclude a lucrative contract with a Milan modeling agency. The girl’s natural beauty, suitable height (177 cm) became the prerequisite for a brilliant career on the catwalk. For one year of contract work, she traveled to all European countries, after the end of the contract she went to New York.
In the USA, the girl became a student of a choreographic school, while working as a model. She made great strides, but could not become a ballerina. Charlize injured her knee, with the dream of a career ballerina had to leave. But the girl did not fall into despair, during this period she was very supported by her mother, who insisted on mastering acting.
CAREER IN CINEMA
The girl left for Los Angeles. In the first months she was not easy, Charlize could not find a job, had to live on her parents’ money. And only a happy chance helped her to start a career in cinema. Fateful acquaintance with impresario John Crossby happened at the bank, where Charlize entered into a skirmish with an employee. She was refused payment, and the girl very emotionally defended her rights. Expressive beauty impressed Crossby, he helped her take the first steps in the profession.
Charlize played her first role in Devil’s Advocate. The work brought the girl fame, and there was nothing surprising. The beginning actress shared the set with the stars of cinema – Al Pacino , Keanu Reeves. However, Theron’s professional path was not always strewn with roses. In the film “Sweet November” her work was rated very low, nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award.
But weak roles were sporadic, soon in the career of the actress followed a rapid rise. In the movie “Monster” Charlize created a convincing image of a woman killer. To look in accordance with the scenario, she had to gain 14 kg, turn into an ugly person. Such sacrifices on the part of a beautiful woman with a model appearance were not in vain; in February 2004, she received an Oscar for work on Monster.
For many, this actress was remembered for the film “Snow White and the Hunter” (2012), created based on the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. Together with Charlize, two more stars shone on the screen – Chris Hemsworth and Kristen Stewart. Three years later, viewers enjoyed watching the Australian film “Mad Max: The Road of Fury”, which continues post-apocalyptic films. Charlize appeared on the screen in the image of Furiosa, a woman warrior. This painting, nominated for ten Oscars, was awarded six prizes. But these were not all the awards, the film got four BAFTA awards.
In 2016, the actress was invited to star in the film “Tally” for the role of a mother of many children. To fit this image, Theron had to gain 16 kg of weight. The usual weight of the actress ranges from 54 to 61 kg. Despite such a large scale, the high growth of Charlize always allows her to look elegant and slim. In the spring of 2017, fans saw Theron on the big screen. In the movie “Fast and the Furious-8,” she played the villain Cypher, before that Charlize did not star in the blockbuster.
In 2019, Charlize took part in the creation of the comedy film “That Still a Couple”. There is a lot of romance in the story of a successful woman and an eccentric journalist. In his youth, a journalist was in love with this woman, and their meeting showed that you can hope for happiness at any age. In the same year, the actress played a role in the biographical film “Scandal”, where Nicole Kidman became her partner. In 2020, fans are waiting for the appearance of the artist in the film “Fast and the Furious-9.”
PERSONAL LIFE
The beauty had many novels. In the 90s, her name was associated with the name of actor Craig Birko, then with musician Stephen Jenkins. In the early 2000s, Theron became interested in Stuart Townsend, whom she met during the filming of the movie “24 Hours.”
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In Hollywood, this couple was considered one of the most durable and beautiful. But eight years later, the love union broke up. Proud Stuart found it difficult to survive the creative successes of his chosen one, this became the reason for their separation. After the actress briefly dated Sean Penn, but her mother reacted to the choice of her daughter with great disapproval.
Movies
- 2017
- Tally
- 2017
- Explosive blonde
- 2017
- Fast and furious 8
- 2016
- Kubo. Legend of samurai
- 2016
- Last face
- 2016
- Hunter
- 2015
- Mad Max: The Road of Fury
- 2012
- “Prometheus”
- 2012
- “Snow White and the Hunter”
- 2011
- “Poor rich girl”
- 2011
- Brazilian Robbery
- 2009
- “Road”
- 2009
- “Astroboy”
- 2008
- “Sleepwalking”
- 2008
- Hancock
- 2008
- The Burning Plain
- 2007
- “Ferris wheel”
- 2007
- Battle of Seattle
- 2007
- “Valley of Allah”
- 2006
- Thinseltown’s Bombs and Blockbusters
- 2005
- Eon Flux
- 2005
- “Northern country”
- 2004
- “Head in the clouds”
- 2004
- “The Life and Death of Peter Sellers”
- 2003
- “Monster”
- 2003
- “Slow Development”
- 2003
- “Italian Job”
- 2002
- “24 hours”
- 2002
- “Wake up in Renault”
- 2001
- Yards
- 2001
- The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
- 2001
- “Gambling”
- 2001
- “15 minutes of glory”
- 2001
- “Sweet November”
- 2001
- The Legend of Bagher Vance
- 2001
- “Military Diver”
- 1999
- “The wife of an astronaut”
- 1999
- “Rules of winemakers”
- 1998
- “Celebrity”
- 1998
- The Mighty Joe Young
- 1997
- “Secrets of Hollywood”
- 1997
- “Process and error”
- 1997
- “Devil’s Advocate”
- 1996
- “Two days in the valley”
- 1996
- “What are you doing?”
- 1995
- “Children of the Corn 3”
AWARDS
- 2004
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama for Monster
- 2004
- Oscar Award in the nomination for Best Actress for the film Monster