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Charlize Theron<\/strong> <\/a>is one of the world\u2019s most prominent actresses and also known for her philanthropy organization: The Africa Outreach Project.<\/p>\n After rising to prominence in 2003\u2019s Monster<\/em> \u2014 for which she won an Academy Award \u2014 Theron has starred in several critically successful films throughout her career including 2005\u2019s North County<\/em>, 2011\u2019s Young Adult<\/em>, 2015\u2019s Mad Max: Fury Road<\/em><\/a>, 2018\u2019s Tully<\/em> <\/a>and 2019\u2019s Bombshell<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Throughout her career, Theron has received numerous accolades. In addition to receiving the 2004 best actress Oscar for her jaw-dropping transformation in Monster<\/em>, Theron has also earned a Golden Globe and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.<\/p>\n Aside from her incredible success on the big screen, Theron has also made headlines for her personal life. She adopted daughter Jackson <\/a>in 2012 followed by daughter August<\/a> in April 2015.<\/p>\n \u201cI do know that choosing to be a mom in my late 30s has been really great for me,\u201d the Oscar winner shared with W<\/em> magazine<\/a> in 2015. \u201cIt\u2019s given me perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n The actress has also been linked to several high-profile celebrities including Stuart Townsend<\/strong><\/a>, Sean Penn<\/strong><\/a>, Alexander Skarsg\u00e5rd<\/strong><\/a> and Gabriel Aubry<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n