Charlize Theron is a popular actress and fashion model. For many moviegoers, she is the embodiment of beauty and sophistication. She managed to gain fame thanks to her participation in such films as "The Devil's Advocate" and "Sweet November". Every year her filmography is replenished with new cult projects.
The date of birth of the popular actress is August 7, 1975. Was born in South Africa, in a small town called Benoni. Her parents had their own farm and had nothing to do with cinema. In addition, the mother of the actress has her own company, which is engaged in the construction of roads.
The childhood of a talented girl was spent on a farm. She received her primary education in Johannesburg. In addition to studying, she was engaged in ballet. When I turned 13, I entered a boarding school. At the same time, Charlize Theron began to study acting at an art school.
At the age of 15, she experienced a tragedy. Her father died. According to numerous rumors, the actress's mother was to blame for his death. She shot her husband when he attacked her while intoxicated. This is why no charges were filed. The actress herself claimed that her father crashed in a car.
Working as a model
When Charlize Theron turned 16, she, on the recommendation of her mother, decided to participate in a modeling competition. Then there was participation in an international tournament. To do this, Charlize had to go to Positano. She won the competition, after which there was a short job in a well-known agency. In just one year, the girl traveled all over Europe, performing in shows and taking part in photography. When the contract ended, Charlize temporarily moved to New York.
The future actress did not think about a career in cinema. She planned to become a ballerina. For this she entered the choreographic school. At the same time, she did not stop working as a model. She would not have become an actress, if not for the trauma, because of which she had to forget about ballet. Charlize was about to return back to Africa, but on the recommendation of her mother she went to Miami. And it was her mother who advised her to try herself as an actress.
Career in Hollywood
To become an actress, Charlize moved to Los Angeles. The first time was very difficult. There was practically no work, roles were not offered even in minor episodes. Everything changed thanks to a fateful meeting with Agent John Crossby. It happened in a bank. Charlize came to receive the money sent by her mother. However, the employees of the organization refused to cash the check. In response, Charlize made a scandal, witnessed by John Crossby. It was he who later helped Charlize start her career.
To begin with, John sent the girl to casting agencies. Then Charlize, on his recommendation, was able to enter the theater school. It was during her studies that she was able to get rid of her accent. All the efforts of the girl paid off almost instantly. Her debut role was immediately successful. The girl starred in the movie "Devil's Advocate". Appeared before moviegoers in the form of the wife of the main character. To get used to the image, Charlize watched the patients of the psychiatric clinic for several months.
Successful and failed projects
The next time the girl appeared in the film "Gambling". Ben Affleck worked with her on the set. It was in this film that Charlize first starred in an erotic episode. The motion picture did not become very successful, but Charlize's acting was highly praised.
In the girl's biography, there was a place not only for successful film projects. The motion picture "Sweet November" failed at the box office. By the way, for the sake of filming in this tape, Charlize refused the film "Pearl Harbor". As a result, the girl was nominated for an anti-award.
However, the failure was followed by a takeoff. Charlize was invited to shoot in the movie "Monster". To get the role of a maniac, I had to gain more than 10 kg. Charlize agreed to become an ugly heroine. And her efforts led to success. Critics praised the girl's work, calling her game one of the best in the history of cinema. Charlize has received several prestigious film awards. From that moment on, financial problems disappeared from her life forever. The girl got her own star on the "Walk of Fame" in 2005.
The successful ones also include such films as "Hancock", "Snow White and the Huntsman", "Mad Max. Fury Road "(for the role of Charlie shaved her head)," Fast and Furious 8 "," Explosive Blonde ".
Success in personal life
How does the actress live outside the set? Her personal life is quite bright and eventful. Model appearance played a significant role in this. In 1990, she met Craig Birko. The actors did not meet for long. The relationship with Stephen Jenkins did not turn out to be long. Then there was an affair with Stuart Townsend. For a very long time, the creative couple was perceived by the public as one of the most reliable. However, the wedding never took place. After the breakup, there was a short romance with Sean Penn. According to rumors, at the present stage, Charlize Theron has an affair with a colleague on the set, Alexander Skarsgard.
In 2012, Charlize decided to adopt a child. A year later, she again applied for adoption. The issue of education is of interest not only to fans of the actress, but also to journalists. After all, a boy adopted by a famous actress appears in public in women's outfits. The media have several opinions on this. Either Charlize dresses up the child, trying to please the liberal trends, or thus the absence of a father affects.
The actress herself does not see anything wrong with the fact that her son Jackson chooses mostly women's clothing. In her opinion, the ban will inflict even more trauma on the child.
