Charlize Theron – Height, Weight, Age, Movies & Family

April 3, 2025 by Poornima Joshi

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Charlize Theron born on 7 August 1975 in Benoni, South Africa is a South African-American actress and producer who rose to prominence in the 90s.

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Charlize Theron – Height, Weight, Age, Movies & Family – Biography
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Charlize Theron – Height, Weight, Age, Movies & Family – Biography

Charlize Theron Childhood Accomplishments:

At age 16, Charlize signed a 1-year modelling contract in Solerno and she and her mother moved to Milan, Italy.
In 1996 she got her first role in the movie “2 Days in the Valley” which drew attention towards her because of her beauty and performance.

Charlize Theron Awards and Achievements:

In 2004 won an Academy Award and Golden Globe for her role in “Monster”.

She was also the recipient of Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie for “Mad Max: Fury Road”.
She has also received many more awards.
She has been nominated for 2 Academy Awards, 5 Golden Globes, three British Academy Film Awards, and one primetime Emmy.
In 2008 Theron was officially recognised as the United Nations Messenger of Peace.

Best Known For

Charlize is best known for her role in the movie “Mad Max: Fury Road”, “Bombshell”, “Monster”, “The Devil’s Advocate and the show”, and “Arrested Development”

Charlize Theron Body Measurements

Height	5 ft 10 in / 177 cm
Weight	121 lb / 55 kg
Breast Size	31 in / 79 cm
Bra Size	36 A (US) / 80 A (EU)
Cup Size	A (US)
Body Measurements	31-25-35 inches or 79-65-91 cm
Chest Size	31 in / 79 cm
Waist Size	25 in / 65 cm
Hips Size	35 in / 91 cm
Shoe Size	9.5 (US) or 40 (EU)
Dress Size	2 (US) or 32 (EU)
Eye Color	Green
Hair Color	Brown
Natural Breasts or Implants	Natural

Interesting Facts about Charlize Theron:

During her depression her mother said to her, “Either you figure out what to do next or you come home, because you can sulk in South Africa”’
One time she went to her bank to cash an out-of-state cheque but it was rejected. The next customer behind her was talent agent John Crosby who helped her cash that cheque and introduced her to acting school.

She is a believer of pro-abortion.
In 2007 she created a non-profit organisation “Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project” dedicated to African welfare.
For her 46th birthday in 2021 her friends threw her an 80s prom murder mystery party.
She refused to get married until same-sex marriage was legalised.

In her modelling job in Morocco, the camel she sat on whacked its head onto her jaw causing two dislocations.

Charlize Theron Favorite Things

Favorite Accessory	Sunglasses
Favorite Color	White, Black
Hobbies	Dancing, Acting, Shopping, Reading
Favorite Actor	Tom Hanks
Favorite Food	Pasta, Pizza, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Favorite Color	Black, White

Charlize Theron Pre-Relationships:

She has been in a relationship with Ryan Reynolds, Stuart Townsend, Stephen Jenkins and Craig Bierko. She is rumoured to have dated Keanu Reeves and hooked up with Brad Pitt and George Clooney. She was engaged to Sean Penn from 2014-15.

Charlize Theron Personal Info

Full Name	Charlize Theron
Nickname	Charlie
Occupation	Actress, Producer, Director, Fashion Model
Religion	Christianity
Date of Birth	7 August 1975 (age 46 years)
Birthplace	Benoni, Transvaal Province, South Africa
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Father Name	Charles Theron
Mother Name	Gerda Maritz
Sibling Names	She is an Only Child
Partner	Stuart Townsend (2002–2009), Sean Penn (2013–2015)
Children	Jackson Theron, August Theron

Charlize Theron Family and Personal Life:

Theron was born in Benoni, Transvaal Province (Now Gauteng Province) in South Africa. Theron’s father, Charles was an alcoholic who under the influence of alcohol, attacked her mother, threatened them both and fired gunshots towards both of them. Theron’s mother Gerda, fired her shotgun in self-defence and Charles died. Theron’s act was accounted as self-defence and she faced no charges. In March 2015, Charlize adopted her first daughter Jackson from native South Africa, in 2015 she adopted her daughter August from the US.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’S)

Q. What is Charlize Theron’s Net Worth?

A. Charlize Theron’s estimated net worth is $130 Million.

Q. What is her source of income?

A. Charlize Theron is a high-paid brand endorser for firms like Raymond Weil and Christian Dior in addition to her acting career.

Charlize Theron Education:

Theron attended Putfontein Primary School, at the age of 13 she went to boarding school at the National School of Arts in Johannesburg. She also went to Joffrey Ballet School in New York.

Charlize Theron Tattoos:

Right Ankle: She has a Koi fish tattoo, in Japanese community is a symbol for knocking socks off hard times

Right Foot: She has a tiny blue blossoming flower which in Japanese culture is symbol of life

Charlize Theron Interview:

In an interview with Vogue in 2011 she revealed she was highly addicted to cigarettes “I thought, ‘I don’t smoke like normal people. ‘I smoke to die,’”

Charlize Theron Smoking:

Makeup Tips by Charlize Theron:

In an interview with Elle magazine, she revealed her current favourite moisturiser is Dior L’Or de Vie, La Crème and cleanser is Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser.

To warm up complexion she uses Dior Bronze Original Tan in Spicy Tana few

Her anti-aging secret is Daily usage of La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 and Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50.

Charlize Theron Speech:

In her acceptance speech of Glamour 2019 Women of The Year Award she said “The women in this room tonight are putting themselves on the front line of the empathy battle, be it through storytelling, creating opportunities for those that need it most, or just unabashedly being yourself and telling other women we don’t have to apologise for who and what we are.”

In 2018, she gave a speech at the 22nd International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam

Charlize Theron House:

$1.65 million Mediterranean style villa in Hollywood Hills.

$519, 000 West Hollywood Home

Charlize Theron Car:

Charlize Theron Brands owns or uses:

In 2009 CTAOP and TOMS Shoes partnered with her to create unisex shoes.
Theron is the spokeswoman in the J’Adore advertisements of Christian Dior and has a contract for 11 years.
She advertised for Raymond Weil Watches from 2005-2006 via print media.

In 2018 Charlize became another ambassador for Breitling.

Charlize Theron Surgery:

The actress has acknowledged to considering cosmetic surgery, specifically a facelift. She has clarified, however, that it was only a passing notion and not one she will pursue.

Charlize Theron Social Media Profiles

Charlize Theron Movies List

1995 – Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest
1996 – 2 Days in the Valley, That Thing You Do!
1997 – Trial and Error, The Devil’s Advocate
1998 – Celebrity, Mighty Joe Young
1999 – The Astronaut’s Wife, The Cider House Rules
2000 – Reindeer Games, The Yards, Men of Honor, The Legend of Bagger Vance

2001 – Sweet November, 15 Minutes, The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
2002 – Trapped, Waking Up in Reno
2003 – The Italian Job, Monster
2004 – Head in the Clouds
2005 – North Country, Æon Flux
2006 – East of Havana, Documentary
2007 – In the Valley of Elah, Battle in Seattle
2008 – Sleepwalking, Hancock, The Burning Plain
2009 – The Road, Astro Boy
2011 – Young Adult
2012 – Snow White and the Huntsman, Prometheus
2014 – A Million Ways to Die in the West

2015 – The Huntsman: Winter’s War, The Last Face, Kubo and the Two Strings, Brain on Fire
2017 – Atomic Blonde, The Fate of the Furious
2018 – Tully, Gringo
2019 – Long Shot, Murder Mystery, The Addams Family, Bombshell
2020 – The Old Guard
2021 – F9, The Addams Family 2
2022 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, The School for Good and Evil