Charlize Theron Net Worth, Career, Endorsements, Boyfriend, House, And More

The ‘Fast and Furious‘ fame Charlize Theron had a turbulent childhood where she was the victim of domestic abuse. From those days, she has come far and went on to win the Academy Awards in 2004. Theron was a model and actress who made her own mark in the Hollywood industry. Her fierce style and iconic looks added to the acting talent that she showcased.

Charlize Theron is one of the highly paid stars in Hollywood. And this has helped her extend her hand to philanthropy. She went on a mission to support the African youth in the fight against HIV/AIDS, was active in women’s rights organizations, and also appeared in anti-fur campaigns. Here’s the net worth of the ‘Mad Max‘ actress.

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Charlize Theron’s Net Worth

Charlize Theron, the ‘Monster‘ fame has an estimated net worth of $170 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Charlize’s role is not only limited to that of an actor alone, she is also a model and a producer. Theron is a highly paid brand endorser for companies like Raymond Weil and Christian Dior. As one of the highest-paid entertainers, Charlize makes about $30-40 million per year.

Charlize Theron: Early Life

Charlize Theron was born on August 7, 1975, near Johannesburg in South Africa. She was a victim of domestic violence at a young age. Her father was a major alcoholic who came home drunk one day and started firing hither and thither. In order to protect her and her child, Charlize’s mother shot down her husband. Charges were not pressed on her mother as it was an act of defense.

At the age of 16, Charlize started modeling in Italy and later in the US. The actress recounts her early days, “I was broke, I was taking a class at the Joffrey Ballet, and my knees gave out. I realized I couldn’t dance anymore, and I went into a major depression. My mom came over from South Africa and said, ‘Either you figure out what to do next or you come home because you can sulk in South Africa’.” Taking her mother’s advice and delving back into the search for acting roles, she started to appear in small roles.

Charlize Theron: Career

At the age of 22, came her breakthrough role in the movie, ‘The Devil’s Advocate‘ alongside Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino. Then she acted in hundreds of films like, ‘Young Adult‘, ‘The Fate of the Furious‘ and ‘Tully‘. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2004 for her performance in ‘Monster‘, making her the first South African to ever win an Oscar. She also won the Golden Globe For the same performance.

Her role as a sexually harassed miner fighting for her rights in the 2005 movie, ‘North Country’, earned her nominations at both Golden Globe and Oscars. She appeared in ‘Hancock‘ along with Will Smith. She played her iconic character Furiosa in 2015. The actress also starred in movies like ‘Atomic Blonde’, ‘The Coldest City’ and also voiced Morticia in ‘The Addams Family’.

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Brands and Other Endorsements

Charlize Theron holds the record for having the most expensive brand endorsement deal with Dior. They worked together for 11 years with the star getting paid $5 million every year. She has posed for the J’adore Dior perfumes since 2004. The celebrity also collaborated with Dior watches, Raymond Weil, and Uniqlo heat patches. 

Charlize Theron Philanthropy

Charlize Theron is the founder of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project helps to promote the health, education, and safety of young people living in the southern parts of Africa. She also contributes to the American Foundation of AIDS Research, American Stroke Association, American Heart Association, Madison Foundation, PETA, and Oprah’s Angel Network. She is also a philanthropist and had been appointed the United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2008.

Who Has Charlize Theron Dated?

Charlize Theron dated Craig Philip Bierko from 1985 to 1997. This was her first public relationship. Singer Stephan Jenkins and Theron were in a serious relationship for three years until they called it quits in 2001. In 2001, Charlize started dating her ‘Trapped‘ co-star and Irish actor Stuart Townsend. Their relationship came to an end in 2009. From 2013 to 2015, the star dated Sean Penn. From 2015 on, Theron has not dated anyone seriously. Recently there have been rumors that she is seeing the 45-year-old model Gabriel Aubry. 

Charlize Theron House

Charlize Theron has bought a $2.64 million ready-to-move-in, newly renovated bungalow in the Studio City area of Los Angeles. According to Dirt, the property is 2000 square feet with marbled kitchen counters, white oak floorboards, lavish bathrooms, and a fenced courtyard. Theron’s new abode has three bedrooms, and office space along with well-trimmed doors and large windows. 

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