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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You don’t need Charlize Theron in a bathtub explaining this to you, right?

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

It’s hard not to wonder, though; Ms. Theron is moodily terrific, but Sasha is often distracted by her pursuers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

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

Mandela’s quote was said a day earlier by actress Charlize Theron during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, and it resonated deeply with Shiffrin.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 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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