Charlize Theron Trivia

1. Where was Charlize Theron born?

From Quiz South Africa's Superstar

Answer: Benoni, South Africa

Charlize was born and raised on a smallholding in Benoni's outskirts and often refers to her "bare-feet, tomboy farm days" when interviewed. She took up ballet at the age of six and became a fashion model at age 14. Another South African born actress, Esta Terreblanche ("All my Children") was, of course, born in Rustenburg.

From Quiz Charlize Theron

Answer: South Africa

Charlize was born in 1975 in a town called Benoni, which is not far from Johannesburg in South Africa. Her family has Afrikaner heritage, but her surname is inherited from her Huguenot (Franch Protestant) ancestors. Her father was an alcoholic and died when he was shot by Charlize's mother in self defence in 1991.

From Quiz South Africa's Superstar

Answer: Gerda

Gerda shot and killed Charlize's father in self-defense when she (Charlize) was 15. Charlize was named after her father, Charles, and her nickname is Charlie.

From Quiz South Africa's Superstar

Answer: Afrikaans

She and her mother still speak Afrikaans to each other.

From Quiz Charlize Theron

Answer: Candy Kendall

The film was an adaptation of the novel by John Irving, who wrote the screenplay. It also starred Michael Caine and Tobey Maguire, with Charlize playing the part of a woman who has an affair with Tobey's character while her boyfriend is fighting in World War II. The film turns a full circle, with Tobey's character taking over the role of principal at the orphanage where he grew up under the care of Wilbur Larch, portrayed by Michael Caine. Vivian Ward is from 'Pretty Woman', Sally Albright from 'When Harry Met Sally' and Gracie Hart is Sandra Bullock's character in 'Miss Congeniality'.

From Quiz South Africa's Superstar

Answer: Leo

She was born on 7 August 1975 and is an only child.

From Quiz South Africa's Superstar

Answer: 30 pounds

Charlize binged on potatoe chips and pizza to gain 30 pounds to portray Aileen. After watching documentaries on the Aileen Wournos trial, Charlize gave her Oscar-winning performance. She underwent a dramatic makeup change and wore false teeth and brown contact lenses to transform into Aileen. Interestingly, she received her Oscar as Best Actress for this role on 29 February - Aileen Wournos' birthday. This was the first time a South African has won an Oscar.

From Quiz Charlize Theron

Answer: That Thing You Do

Charlize is on record as having been a fan of Tom Hanks for years and had the opportunity to appear with him in 'That Thing You Do'. Tom wrote and directed the film, as well as acting in it. The plot involves an up-and-coming band for which Hanks becomes the manager. The film follows their trials and tribulations and the eventual break-up of the band. Charlize plays a small role, being the original girlfriend of the band's drummer.

From Quiz South Africa's Superstar

Answer: Joffrey Ballet School

Charlize took up ballet at the age of 6 and dreamt about becoming a professional dancer. Sadly, a knee injury ended her dream when she was 18 and she moved to LA where agent John Crosby 'discovered' her when she threw a tantrum in a bank after the teller refused to cash her out-of-state cheque.

From Quiz Charlize Theron

Answer: Bridger

The 2003 version was not a remake as such - the director, F Gary Gray, described it as 'an homage'. The action was moved primarily to America, to begin with, although the film did find room to include the iconic Mini Coopers. Charlize played Stella Bridger, the daughter of Noel Coward's character from the British film. Donald Sutherland takes the role of Mr Bridger in the new film but only appears in the early part. Bridger and Charlie Croker, played by Michael Caine in the first film and Mark Wahlberg in 2003, are the only characters to appear in both versions Unlike the original, the 2003 film does not leave anyone, or anything, hanging in mid air.

From Quiz South Africa's Superstar

Answer: Children of the Corn III

I didn't know this and rented this (rather pathetic) movie just to see her for a few seconds.

From Quiz Charlize Theron

Answer: Monster

The film was based on the life of a prostitute who, having been raped by a client, kills him as the only way to escape. The stress of this experience leads her to believe every client is a danger and she kills several men, stealing their money to support herself and her female lover. Eventually she is caught and executed for her crimes. Charlize's performance brought her great acclaim, including the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2004 and many other awards. The film established her reputation as an actress.

From Quiz South Africa's Superstar

Answer: The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

Directed by Stephen Hopkins, this mini-series is a brilliant, yet shocking adaptation of Roger Lewis' book about the actor best remembered as Inspector Clousseau in the "Pink Panther" movies and scooped the Golden Globe as best mini-series or motion picture made for TV (2005). Charlize portrayed his wife, Britt Ekland, but Angelica Houston beat our girl to the Golden Globe for her (brilliant) work in "Iron Jawed Angels".

From Quiz Charlize Theron

Answer: J'adore

Charlize has appeared regularly on cinema and television screens to promote J'adore on behalf of Dior. One you may recall is of her in a pool of what appears to be liquid gold surrounded by other beautiful women. She has also promoted the watches produced by the Swiss firm Breitling. Of the other options I gave you, Black Opium is a perfume from YvesSt Laurent, Bloom is by Gucci and No 5 is, of course, Chanel.

From Quiz South Africa's Superstar

Answer: Navy Diver

Directed by George Tillman Jnr it tells the story of Carl Brashear (brilliantly portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jnr), the first African American and also the first amputee US Navy Diver and the man who trained him (played by Robert de Niro).

From Quiz South Africa's Superstar

Answer: The Wonders

Charlize portrays Tina, the drummer's girlfriend who is less than thrilled about her boyfriend's career. As a teenager, Charlize had a huge crash on actor/director Tom Hanks and her favourite movie was "Splash".

From Quiz South Africa's Superstar

Answer: Supermodel

Not far off the mark, since she became a fashion model at 14 and won a leading South African magazine's "New Look of the Year" competition shortly thereafter.

From Quiz South Africa's Superstar

Answer: A flower

She is indeed just a regular girl who loves to eat steak, gamble and smoke Marlboros.

From Quiz South Africa's Superstar

Answer: The Yards

Charlize has indeed had her fair share of kissing pretty boys throughout her movie career! In "Reindeer Games" she co-stars with Ben Affleck, in "The Cider House Rules" she gets to kiss "Spider-Man" (Tobey Maguire) and in "The Legend of Bagger Vance" she stars alongside Matt Damon and Will Smith. Lucky girl!

From Quiz South Africa's Superstar

Answer: Candy

The other names are also some of the wonderful characters Charlize has portrayed: Rose Hearn in "15 Minutes" (2001), Laura Kensington in "Curse of the Jade Scorpion" (2001) and Jill Young in the 1998 Disney movie, "Mighty Joe Young". Needless to say, I loved her in all of these. Thank you for taking my quiz. I hope you enjoyed it!

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