Moments from Charlize Theron's career (33 images)

Academy and Golden Globe-winning actress Charlize Theron turns 46 on August 7, 2021. Here's a look back at her career through the years.

Theron and castmate Will Smith attend the premiere of "Hancock" in Tokyo on August 21, 2008. A couple months before, the actors both presented at the MTV Movie Awards. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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Theron speaks to the media after being inducted as Messenger of Peace at the United Nations in New York City on November 17, 2008. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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Theron attends the American Cinematheque Award Ceremony in Los Angeles on March 27, 2010. Earlier that year, Theron and longtime boyfriend Stuart Townsend broke up. Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI

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Theron was nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy or Musical for her role in "Young Adult" at the Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles on January 15, 2012. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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