Theron

British

/ θəˈrʃɒn /

noun

Charlize (ˈʃɑːlɪːz) born 1975, South African film actress; her films include The Cider House Rules (1999) and Monster (2003), which earned her an Academy Award

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The 30-year-old, bidding to add to her two Olympic gold medals, cited a quote from Nelson Mandela, which had been used by South Africa-born Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron during the opening ceremony on Friday.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

In addition to Witherspoon and Theron, its client page includes photos of actors Kerry Washington and Rami Malek and singers Rihanna and Pharrell Williams.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

The Bafta nominee's latest film Apex will see him star opposite Hollywood actress Charlize Theron in a ruthless game of cat and mouse.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

“It wasn’t fun anymore,” said Theron Skees, an Imagineer for 23 years who left in 2020 and now runs a themed-entertainment consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Theron was a sour fellow who did not like to deal with prisoners face to face.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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