Celebrating her 48th birthday on Monday, Charlize Theron has made history as the first South African to win an Oscar for acting. Today, we look at some of her most acclaimed movies.
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Oscar-Winning 'Monster'
Winning an Oscar for her performance in 'Monster,' Theron's portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos was hailed as "one of the greatest performances in cinema history" by critic Roger Ebert.
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'North Country'
In 'North Country,' which was based on a true story, she played Josey Aimes, a woman who files America's first class-action sexual harassment lawsuit.
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'Bombshell'
Theron also starred in 'Bombshell' alongside Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie, earning an Academy Award nomination for her role as Megyn Kelly.
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'Young Adult'
Proving her versatility, she garnered a Golden Globe nomination for her solid performance in Jason Reitman's comedy-drama 'Young Adult.'