Charlize Theron

Biography

Charlize Theron is an actress and producer, celebrated for her ability to seamlessly transition between intense dramatic roles and high-octane action blockbusters. She won the Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in "Monster" (2003) and redefined the modern action heroine as Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). In 2026, she adds another iconic villain to her filmography. She stars as Circe, the powerful witch-goddess who transforms men into swine, in Christopher Nolan's epic "The Odyssey" (July 2026). She also headlines the Netflix survival thriller "Apex" (April 2026), playing a rock climber being hunted in the wild by a predator (played by Taron Egerton). This role follows her recent return as the immortal warrior Andy in the Netflix hit "The Old Guard 2", which was released in the summer of 2025.