Charlize Theron is a South African and American actress and producer, born on August 7, 1975, in Benoni, South Africa. She gained international fame in the late 1990s with roles in films like "The Devil's Advocate" and "The Cider House Rules". Theron won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in "Monster" (2003), making her the first South African to win an acting Oscar. She has starred in numerous successful films, including "Mad Max: Fury Road," "Atomic Blonde," and several "Fast & Furious" installments.