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 talent has been acknowledged with prestigious awards, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. In 2016, she was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people, solidifying her impact and prominence in the entertainment industry.
In November of 1947, Charlize Theron's father, Charles Theron was born.
On August of 1975, Charlize Theron was born in South Africa. She is a South African and American actress and producer.
In June of 1991, Charlize Theron's father, Charles Theron, passed away.
On June 21, 1991, Charlize Theron's father, while drunk, attacked her and her mother. Her mother shot and killed him in self-defense, and faced no charges.
In 1994, the Transvaal Province of South Africa, where Charlize Theron was born, became the Gauteng Province.
In 2007, Charlize Theron became an American citizen, while retaining her South African citizenship.
On 30 May 2009, Charlize Theron attended a march and rally in Fresno, California, to support same-sex marriage. She publicly stated that she refused to get married until same sex marriage became legal in the United States.
On December 4, 2009, Charlize Theron co-presented the draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.
Charlize Theron co-presented the draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa in December 2009.
In March 2012, Charlize Theron adopted her first child, a daughter.
In March 2014, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) was among the charities that benefited from the annual Fame and Philanthropy fundraising event during the 86th Academy Awards. Charlize Theron was an honoured guest along with Halle Berry and James Cameron.
In July 2015, Charlize Theron adopted her second child, another daughter.
In August 2017, Charlize Theron visited South Africa with Trevor Noah and made a donation to the South African charity Life Choices.
In 2018, Charlize Theron gave a speech about AIDS prevention at the 22nd International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam, organized by the International AIDS Society.
In April 2019, Charlize Theron revealed that her daughter Jackson, then seven years old, is a transgender girl.
In 2020, Charlize Theron presented Tom Hanks with his Cecil B. DeMille Award, during which Hanks revealed his admiration for Theron's career.
In 2020, Charlize Theron, a longtime fan, was the presenter for the English band Depeche Mode's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
In July 2025, Charlize Theron appeared on the podcast 'Call Her Daddy' where she discussed her enjoyment of casual sex.
 
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