Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron (born August 7, 1975) is a South African and American actress and producer. She gained international recognition in the 1990s through her roles in films like The Devil's Advocate (1997), Mighty Joe Young (1998), and The Cider House Rules (1999). Theron's breakthrough came with her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster (2003), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress. She received critical acclaim for her performance in North Country (2005), earning her another Academy Award nomination. Theron has also starred in successful action films such as The Italian Job (2003) and Hancock (2008). Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016.