History of Charlize Theron in Timeline
Charlize Theron is a South African and American actress and producer recognized as one of the world's highest-paid actresses. Her accomplishments include an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Theron's impact has been acknowledged by Time magazine, which named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016, solidifying her status as a significant figure in the entertainment industry.
1989: Role in Atomic Blonde
In 2017, Theron played a spy on the eve of the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989 in Atomic Blonde, an adaptation of the graphic novel The Coldest City, directed by David Leitch.
1995: Relationship with Craig Bierko
In 1995, Charlize Theron began dating actor Craig Bierko, marking her first public relationship.
1997: End of relationship with Craig Bierko
In 1997, Charlize Theron's relationship with actor Craig Bierko ended.
October 2001: End of relationship with Stephan Jenkins
In October 2001, Charlize Theron's three-year relationship with singer Stephan Jenkins ended.
2001: Relationship with Stuart Townsend
In 2001, Charlize Theron began a relationship with Irish actor Stuart Townsend after meeting him on the set of Trapped.
2004: Became the spokeswoman in the J'Adore advertisements
In 2004, Charlize Theron replaced Estonian model Tiiu Kuik as the spokeswoman in the J'Adore advertisements by Christian Dior.
October 2005: Earned US$3 million for Raymond Weil advertising campaign
From October 2005 to December 2006, Charlize Theron earned US$3 million for the use of her image in a worldwide print media advertising campaign for Raymond Weil watches.
February 2006: Sued by Weil for breach of contract
In February 2006, Charlize Theron and her production company were sued by Weil for breach of contract, related to her endorsement deal with Raymond Weil watches.
December 2006: Earned US$3 million for Raymond Weil advertising campaign
From October 2005 to December 2006, Charlize Theron earned US$3 million for the use of her image in a worldwide print media advertising campaign for Raymond Weil watches.
2007: Became a 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: Creation of Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP)
In 2007, Charlize Theron created the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) to support African youth in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
November 2008: Lawsuit with Weil was settled
On 4 November 2008, the lawsuit between Charlize Theron's production company and Weil was settled.
2008: Named United Nations Messenger of Peace
In 2008, Charlize Theron was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace for her dedication to improving the lives of women and children in South Africa and preventing violence against women and girls.
May 2009: Attended a march and rally to support same-sex marriage
On 30 May 2009, Charlize Theron attended a march and rally in Fresno, California, to support same-sex marriage.
July 2009: Diagnosed with a stomach virus
In July 2009, Charlize Theron was diagnosed with a serious stomach virus, thought to be contracted while overseas.
December 2009: CTAOP partnered with Toms Shoes
In December 2009, Charlize Theron's CTAOP and Toms Shoes partnered to create a limited edition unisex shoe made from vegan materials and inspired by the African baobab tree. Ten thousand pairs were given to destitute children, and a portion of the proceeds went to CTAOP.
2009: Split from Stuart Townsend
In late 2009, Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend split up after living together in Los Angeles and Ireland.
June 2011: Interview on Piers Morgan Tonight
In a June 2011 interview on Piers Morgan Tonight, Charlize Theron elaborated on her stance on same-sex marriage, stating that she has a problem with the government not making it legal federally.
March 2012: Adopted a daughter
In March 2012, Charlize Theron adopted her first child, a daughter.
2012: Villain Roles in "Snow White and the Huntsman" and "Prometheus"
In 2012, Charlize Theron played villainous roles in two major films: Evil Queen Ravenna in "Snow White and the Huntsman" and a crew member with a hidden agenda in "Prometheus". Both films were box office successes, grossing around US$400 million internationally.
December 2013: Relationship with Sean Penn
In December 2013, Charlize Theron began dating American actor Sean Penn.
March 2014: CTAOP benefited from Fame and Philanthropy fundraising event
In March 2014, Charlize Theron's CTAOP was among the charities that benefited from the annual Fame and Philanthropy fundraising event on the night of the 86th Academy Awards. Theron was an honoured guest along with Halle Berry and James Cameron.
May 2014: Hosts Saturday Night Live
On 10 May 2014, Charlize Theron hosted Saturday Night Live on NBC.
2014: Recorded public service announcement for UN's "Stop Rape Now" program
In 2014, Charlize Theron recorded a public service announcement as part of the UN's "Stop Rape Now" program.
June 2015: End of relationship with Sean Penn
In June 2015, Charlize Theron's relationship with American actor Sean Penn ended.
July 2015: Adopted another daughter
In July 2015, Charlize Theron adopted her second child, another daughter.
September 2015: Signed an open letter to Angela Merkel and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
In September 2015, Charlize Theron signed an open letter urging Angela Merkel and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to focus on women as they serve as the head of the G7 in Germany and the AU in South Africa respectively, which will start to set the priorities in development funding before a main UN summit.
2015: Starred in "Dark Places" and "Mad Max: Fury Road"
In 2015, Charlize Theron starred in the film adaptation of Gillian Flynn's "Dark Places" and as Imperator Furiosa in "Mad Max: Fury Road". "Mad Max" received widespread critical acclaim, and the film made US$378.4 million worldwide.
2016: Starred in "The Huntsman: Winter's War", "The Last Face", "Kubo and the Two Strings", and produced "Brain on Fire"
In 2016, Charlize Theron reprised her role as Queen Ravenna in "The Huntsman: Winter's War", starred in "The Last Face", provided her voice for "Kubo and the Two Strings", and produced "Brain on Fire". Also, in 2016, Time named her in the Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
2016: Starred in The Last Face
In 2016, Charlize Theron starred in Sean Penn's film The Last Face, which they filmed while still a couple.
August 2017: Visited South Africa with Trevor Noah and made a donation to Life Choices
In August 2017, Charlize Theron visited South Africa with Trevor Noah and made a donation to the South African charity Life Choices.
November 2017: CTAOP raised more than $6.3 million
By November 2017, Charlize Theron's CTAOP had raised more than $6.3 million to support African organizations working on the ground.
2017: Starred in "The Fate of the Furious" and "Atomic Blonde"
In 2017, Charlize Theron starred in "The Fate of the Furious" as Cipher and in "Atomic Blonde" as a spy. "The Fate of The Furious" had a worldwide gross of US$1.2 billion.
2018: Therapy due to frustration growing up during South Africa's apartheid
Charlize Theron said in 2018 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, which ended when she was 15.
2018: Gave a speech about AIDS prevention at the 22nd International AIDS Conference
In 2018, Charlize Theron gave a speech about AIDS prevention at the 22nd International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam, organized by the International AIDS Society.
2018: Brand ambassador for Breitling
In 2018, Charlize Theron joined Brad Pitt, Daniel Wu and Adam Driver as brand ambassadors for Breitling, dubbed the Breitling Cinema Squad.
2018: Starred in "Tully" and "Gringo" and produced "A Private War"
In 2018, Charlize Theron starred in "Tully" as an overwhelmed mother and in "Gringo" as the president of a pharmaceutical corporation. She also produced "A Private War".
April 2019: Revealed that her daughter Jackson is a transgender girl
In April 2019, Charlize Theron revealed that her daughter Jackson, then seven years old, is a transgender girl.
2019: Theron spoke about her method of working on roles
In 2019, Charlize Theron spoke about her method of working on roles. Creating a physical identity together with the emotional part of the character is an important part of her work.
2019: Starred in "Long Shot" and "Bombshell"
In 2019, Charlize Theron starred in "Long Shot" as a U.S. Secretary of State and as Megyn Kelly in "Bombshell". For her role in "Bombshell", she received multiple award nominations.
May 2020: Scheduled Release of F9
In May 2020, F9 was originally set to be released before being delayed to June 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: CTAOP partnered with Parfums Christian Dior
In 2020, CTAOP partnered with Parfums Christian Dior to create Dior Stands With Women, an initiative to encourage women to be assertive by documenting their journey, challenges and accomplishments.
2020: Presented Tom Hanks his Cecil B. DeMille Award
In 2020, Charlize Theron presented Tom Hanks his Cecil B. DeMille Award, during which Hanks revealed his mutual admiration for her career.
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.
June 2021: Reprising Role in F9
In June 2021, Charlize Theron reprised her role as Cipher in F9, after its release was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 2022: Received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award
On 22 June 2022, it was announced that Charlize Theron would receive the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award for her commitment to raising awareness of HIV at the Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraising gala.
2022: Debut in Marvel Cinematic Universe and roles in "The School for Good and Evil" and "The Boys"
In 2022, Charlize Theron portrayed Clea in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness". She also played Lady Lesso in "The School for Good and Evil" and filmed a cameo in "The Boys".
2023: Reprising Role in Fast X and executive produced HBO documentary series
In 2023, Charlize Theron reprised her role as Cipher in Fast X and executive produced the HBO documentary series Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York about a serial killer preying on gay men.
June 2024: Replaced as the spokeswoman in the J'Adore advertisements
In June 2024, Dior announced Theron will no longer be the face of J'Adore and be replaced by Barbadian singer and businesswoman Rihanna.
2024: Cast in "The Odyssey"
In 2024, Charlize Theron was cast in Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic film "The Odyssey", scheduled for release in 2026.
2026: Upcoming Release of "The Odyssey"
In 2024, Charlize Theron was cast in Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic film "The Odyssey", scheduled for release in 2026.
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