Charlize Theron's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 4, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Charlize Theron.

Charlize Theron is a highly acclaimed South African and American actress and producer. Recognized as one of the world's highest-paid actresses, she has received prestigious accolades including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for her acting prowess. Theron's influence extends beyond the screen, as she was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2016, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in entertainment and popular culture.

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

2008: Named a United Nations Messenger of Peace

In 2008, Charlize Theron was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace by Ban Ki-moon for her dedication to improving the lives of women and children in South Africa and preventing violence against women and girls.

2015: Roles in Dark Places and Mad Max: Fury Road

In 2015, Charlize Theron starred in the film adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel, "Dark Places," and played Imperator Furiosa in "Mad Max: Fury Road," which received widespread critical acclaim. "Mad Max: Fury Road" grossed US$378.4 million worldwide.

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2016: Roles in The Huntsman: Winter's War, The Last Face, Kubo and the Two Strings, and Brain on Fire; named in Time 100

In 2016, Charlize Theron reprised her role as Queen Ravenna in "The Huntsman: Winter's War," starred in "The Last Face," voiced a character in "Kubo and the Two Strings," and produced "Brain on Fire." Additionally, she was named in the Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.

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2017: Roles in The Fate of the Furious and Atomic Blonde

In 2017, Charlize Theron starred as the cyberterrorist Cipher in "The Fate of the Furious" and played a spy in "Atomic Blonde." "The Fate of the Furious" had a worldwide gross of US$1.2 billion, and "Atomic Blonde" was well-received.

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2019: Roles in Long Shot and Bombshell; Nominated for Awards; Ranked among highest-paid actresses

In 2019, Charlize Theron produced and starred in "Long Shot" and "Bombshell." For her work in "Bombshell," she was nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actress. Forbes ranked her as the ninth highest-paid actress in the world, with an annual income of $23 million.

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2020: Presented Tom Hanks his Cecil B. DeMille Award

In 2020, Charlize Theron presented Tom Hanks with his Cecil B. DeMille Award, where Hanks revealed his mutual admiration for Theron's career since the day he met her.

June 2022: Received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award

On June 22, 2022, Charlize Theron and Sheryl Lee Ralph received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award for their commitment to raising awareness of HIV at the Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraising gala.