Charlize Theron's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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 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.