Childhood and Education Journey of Charlize Theron in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Charlize Theron, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Charlize Theron is a highly acclaimed South African and American actress and producer, recognized as one of the world's highest-paid actresses. Her impressive career is marked by numerous awards, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Theron's influence extends beyond acting, as acknowledged by Time magazine, which named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 1975: Charlize Theron's Birth

In August 1975, Charlize Theron was born in South Africa.

June 1991: Theron's Father Death

In June 1991, Charlize Theron's mother shot and killed her father in self-defense after he attacked them. No charges were filed against the mother.

1994: Moved to Los Angeles

In 1994, Charlize Theron moved to Los Angeles with a one-way ticket and a small budget, aiming to work in the film industry. During her initial months there, she lived in a motel with the $300 budget that her mother had given her.

1994: Gauteng Province since 1994

In 1994, Transvaal Province was renamed to Gauteng Province, South Africa, where Charlize Theron was born.

October 2001: Breakup with Stephan Jenkins

In October 2001, Charlize Theron ended her three-year relationship with singer Stephan Jenkins. This breakup later influenced some of the emotions explored in Third Eye Blind's third album, Out of the Vein.

2001: Relationship with Stuart Townsend began

In 2001, Charlize Theron began a relationship with Irish actor Stuart Townsend after they met on the set of Trapped. They lived together in Los Angeles and Ireland.

2007: Naturalized Citizen of the United States

In 2007, Charlize Theron became a naturalised citizen of the United States, while retaining her South African citizenship.

2007: Became an American citizen

In 2007, Charlize Theron became an American citizen, while retaining her South African citizenship.

November 2008: Settlement of Lawsuit with Weil

The lawsuit between Charlize Theron and Weil for breach of contract was settled on 4 November 2008.

2008: Theron's recollection

In 2008, Charlize Theron recalled attending the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City, where she trained as a ballet dancer until a knee injury closed this career path.

May 2009: Support of Same-Sex Marriage

In May 2009, Charlize Theron supported same-sex marriage, attended a march and rally in Fresno, California, and publicly stated that she would not get married until same-sex marriage became legal in the United States.

2009: Relationship with Stuart Townsend ended

In 2009, Charlize Theron's relationship with Stuart Townsend ended. The relationship began in 2001.

June 2011: Statements on Gay Marriage

In a June 2011 interview on Piers Morgan Tonight, Charlize Theron stated that she had a problem with the government's lack of action on making gay marriage legal.

December 2013: Relationship with Sean Penn began

In December 2013, Charlize Theron started dating American actor Sean Penn.

June 2015: Relationship with Sean Penn ended

In June 2015, Charlize Theron's relationship with Sean Penn ended. Reports of an engagement were strongly denied by Theron.

2018: Therapy for Anger

In 2018, Charlize Theron said that she went to therapy in her thirties because of anger, discovering that it was due to her frustration growing up during South Africa's apartheid.

April 2019: Revelation about Transgender Daughter

In April 2019, Charlize Theron revealed that one of her daughters, then seven years old, is a transgender girl.

2020: Presenter for Depeche Mode's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

In 2020, Charlize Theron, a longtime fan of the English band Depeche Mode, was the presenter for their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

July 2025: Appeared on Call Her Daddy podcast

In July 2025, Charlize Theron appeared on the Call Her Daddy podcast and openly discussed her newfound enjoyment of casual sex, including experiences with a younger man.