One of the most interesting lives of a celebrity in Hollywood is Charlize Theron. Did you know that before she became one of the highest-paid actresses, she went through a lot with her own father? Charlize Theron's father was an alcoholic, heavily dependent on alcohol. Almost every day, he would beat his wife and children, including Charlize. One time, in his extreme drunkenness, Charlize's father pointed a gun at himself and his wife and pulled the trigger. Fortunately, Charlize's mother also had her own handgun and, in an act of self-defense, she shot her husband, killing him. It was a very sad and tragic event, but it was proven in court that it was self-defense, and Charlize's mother did not go to prison. After that, they tried to live a normal and peaceful life. Despite the darkness they experienced, they managed to rise above it and provide Charlize with a happy childhood.
At the age of 16, Charlize started dreaming of leaving the past behind, so she tried her hand at modeling. Initially, she thought she wanted to be a dancer, but she was fortunate enough to win a modeling contract, which led them to Milan, Italy, before finally settling in New York. There, she attended a ballet school. However, Charlize had a knee injury that changed the focus of her career. She realized she needed to go to Los Angeles to pursue acting. She barely had any money when she arrived in L.A. and ended up living in a motel. Due to her financial struggles, at one point, she resorted to stealing bread from a restaurant just to survive. Her mother eventually sent her money, but the bank teller refused to cash it. While at the bank, she coincidentally met a talent agent named John Crosby, who gave her his business card. That's when her career in Hollywood began. She was helped to get into an acting school, where she landed her first non-speaking role. Knowing that life was tough, she gave it her best. Her beauty, talent, and natural desire to succeed eventually led her to be part of one of the biggest Hollywood films in the '90s, "The Devil's Advocate," alongside Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino. They say the rest is history. She was a natural and had a knack for choosing the right films. She also starred in "Mighty Joe Young" and "Sweet November." Charlize Theron became one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, with almost all of her films, such as "The Italian Job" and "Monster," becoming huge successes. In 2006, she became the highest-paid actress, earning $10 million per film.
She also refuses to take on cheap roles. When she was young, she allowed herself to become famous for sexy roles, but as she grew older and wiser, she wanted to take on smarter roles and not be typecast as someone known only for being sexy or wearing white lingerie. This time, she chooses films that showcase strong women.
Charlize Theron never married, likely due to the negative experiences she witnessed with her parents. Instead, she adopted two children from an orphanage because she wanted to give them a loving home.