Charlize Theron

Hailing from Benoni, South Africa, Charlize Theron was born on August 7th, 1975. The Afrikaans actress has not only captured the hearts of audiences worldwide but also the entertainment industry itself. With an impressive resume that includes acting and producing, she is one of the highest-paid actresses globally. In fact, Time magazine recognized her as one of the world's 100 most influential people in 2016.

In the '90s, Theron made a name for herself by starring in several Hollywood films such as "The Devil's Advocate" (1997), "Mighty Joe Young" (1998), and "The Cider House Rules" (1999). However, it was her portrayal of the real-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos in "Monster" (2003) that earned her critical acclaim and a string of accolades including the Silver Bear and an Academy Award for Best Actress - making her the first South African to win an acting Oscar.

Theron has also shone in action roles, featuring in popular films like "The Italian Job" (2003), "Hancock" (2008), "Snow White and the Huntsman" (2012), "Prometheus" (2012), "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015), "The Fate of the Furious" (2017), "Atomic Blonde" (2017), "The Old Guard" (2020), and "F9" (2021). She received praise for her performances as troubled women in Jason Reitman's comedy-dramas "Young Adult" (2011) and "Tully" (2018), as well as for her portrayal of Megyn Kelly in the biographical drama "Bombshell" (2019), earning her a third Academy Award nomination.

In addition to acting, Theron founded Denver and Delilah Productions in the early 2000s, venturing into film production. The company has produced numerous films, with Theron often taking on starring roles, such as "The Burning Plain" (2008), "Dark Places" (2015), and "Long Shot" (2019). Charlize became an American citizen in 2007 while retaining her South African citizenship. As a testament to her incredible career, she was honored with a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.