Charlize Theron's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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. 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.

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

2008: Starred in The Burning Plain and Hancock

In 2008, Charlize Theron starred as a woman who faced a traumatic childhood in the drama "The Burning Plain", and played the ex-wife of an alcoholic superhero in the superhero film "Hancock". Also in 2008, Theron was named the Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year, and was asked to be a UN Messenger of Peace by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

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2016: Starring in The Huntsman: Winter's War, The Last Face, and Kubo and the Two Strings; named in Time 100 list

In 2016, Charlize Theron reprised her role in "The Huntsman: Winter's War," starred in "The Last Face," voiced a character in "Kubo and the Two Strings," and was named in the Time 100 list.

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2016: Named one of Time's 100 most influential people

In 2016, Charlize Theron was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time.

2019: Starring in Long Shot and Bombshell; Ranked ninth highest-paid actress by Forbes

In 2019, Charlize Theron starred in "Long Shot" and "Bombshell". For her role in "Bombshell," she received multiple award nominations. In 2019, Forbes ranked her as the ninth highest-paid actress in the world, with an annual income of $23 million.

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2020: Presenting Cecil B. DeMille Award to Tom Hanks

In 2020, Charlize Theron presented Tom Hanks with his Cecil B. DeMille Award, during which Hanks revealed his admiration for Theron's career.

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

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