Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron is a South African-born American actor and producer whose work spans dramatic roles, action films, and comedy. Her performance in Monster won the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Monster: A 2003 crime drama starring Charlize Theron as serial killer Aileen Wuornos. Theron won the Academy Award for Best Actress for this transformative performance.
Patty Jenkins: An American filmmaker who directed the feature films Monster and Wonder Woman. Jenkins directed Theron in the film that earned her an Academy Award.
Denver and Delilah Productions: Charlize Theron’s production company, which develops film and television projects. Theron has used the company to produce projects including The Old Guard.
Benoni: A city in Gauteng, South Africa, east of Johannesburg. Theron was born and raised in Benoni.
Academy Award for Best Actress: An annual Academy Award honoring the leading performance in a film by an actress. Theron won the award for Monster at the 76th Academy Awards.
Mad Max: Fury Road: A 2015 post-apocalyptic action film directed by George Miller. Theron’s Furiosa became one of her best-known action roles.
George Miller: An Australian filmmaker best known for creating and directing the Mad Max films. Miller directed Theron as Imperator Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road.
Girl Effect: A nonprofit organization that supports adolescent girls through media and community programs. Theron co-founded the organization to support girls’ health, education, and economic opportunity.
South Africa: A country at Africa’s southern tip with a multilingual, culturally diverse population. Theron’s South African upbringing preceded her move to the United States.
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: A Golden Globe category recognizing a leading dramatic film performance by an actress. Theron won this award for Monster in 2004.

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Hilary SwankCompared with: Theron's physical transformation in Monster invites comparison with Swank's role preparation.