Few actors in modern cinema are as versatile as Charlize Theron, who started her career as a model and may have initially been underestimated by audiences because of that. After making a strong impression in early supporting roles, she’s been one of the biggest stars in Hollywood for the past 25 years. She’s excelled in award-winning dramas, blockbuster action movies, small-scale indie films and the occasional comedy, playing a wide range of roles that demonstrate a willingness to experiment.
Theron has also worked as a producer, taking control of her career and championing projects that offer her the kind of complex roles that are sometimes lacking for women. She’s taken supporting roles in massive franchises like “The Fast and the Furious,” “Alien” and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, while digging into more substantial lead roles.
