12 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Charlize Theron
From her love for ballet, to the tattoo on her right foot ...
1. She loves to dance. She started her ballet lessons at 4 years old.
2. She learned to speak English by watching movies. Born in South Africa, her first native language is Afrikaans. Now that she is one of the most sought-after celebrities in Hollywood, her South African seat of hers has been replaced by a more Californian one.
3. she started her modeling career in Milan. She later moved to New York to continue her career and practice ballet at the same time. However, an accident in the knee, prevented him from continuing with her love of dancing.
4. It wasn't until 1994 that she started her acting career in Los Angeles. She was discovered by talent manager, John Crosby.
5. Her first notable performance is in the movie ‘Monster’ in which she radically transformed to play a sociopath. This role earned her the Oscar for Best Actress.
6. She is the first South African actress to win the Oscar.
7. In 2005 she was again nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress thanks to her role in 'North Country', however the award went to Reese Witherspoon for her performance in 'Walk Line'.
8. She earned a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in September 2005.
9. In 2007 she was named the 'Sexiest Woman' by Esquire magazine.
10. She vowed to marry until gay marriage was legalized in the United States.
11. She has a flower tattooed on her right foot.
12. She is a fan of motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons.
