Film critic Roger Ebert described her performance in 2003’s Monster like this: It was “one of the greatest performances in the history of the cinema,” and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences agreed, awarding Charlize Theron (born August 7, 1975) with that year’s award for Best Actress.
After a difficult childhood, she entered acting via the modeling route, first moving on a one-year contract to Milan, Italy at age 16 from her family’s farm near Johannesburg, South Africa. From there it was to New York, where she also studied ballet, and then to Los Angeles on a one-way ticket.
I guess the one-way part was a good idea. 🙂
As for her look? Classic, timeless, feminine — and all around gorgeous.
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Karen
Tavia says
September 17th, 2009 at 9:05 amI have a thing for girls with long, straight blonde hair :). Charlize is one of my favorite actress and although she looked good with black hair and that amazing haircut in Aeon Flux, she still looks better blonde. Btw Karen thanks for posting the entire fall 2009 collection of Essie nail polishes, cause today I just came back from Cosmetic Beauty Hair exposition and being the first customer that knew all 6 colors from this collection I received a free present:). Essie brand just came up to my country this fall…so finally some good news for me.
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Marina says
September 17th, 2009 at 9:32 amI voted for #4. The Devil’s Advocate and Sweet November are great movies!
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Beth says
September 17th, 2009 at 11:10 amI love #5 on her. I used to have my hair cut in a similar way, but growing out bangs when you get bored is kind of a pain!
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Lina says
September 17th, 2009 at 11:31 amShe is my beauty-idol/inspiration even though I look nothing like her. I totally agree with you that she’s a timeless classic natural beauty (with a fresh modern twist) who can pull off a wide variety of looks and looks gorgeous no matter what she does. If I could look like anyone, I’d want to look like her.
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Kristen says
September 17th, 2009 at 12:20 pmLOVE her hair in photos #4 and #5…I think the soft bangs suit her features perfectly, and the loose waves really make her look stunning.
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Kate & Zena says
September 17th, 2009 at 1:57 pmNumber one surely. She looks phenomenal with a chin length wavy bob. Three is my second favorite. She just looks good with wavy hair.
All Women Stalker says
September 18th, 2009 at 11:36 amLove 1 and 4. Well, love everything except 6.
-meream
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