Charlize Theron, a native of South Africa, was born August 7, 1975. When she was a teenager, her father, an alcoholic, physically attacked her mother, who then shot and killed him. It was ruled self-defense. Charlize came to America at the age of 16 due to a one-year modeling contact, and she stayed to get into acting. She became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 2007 and retains her South African citizenship. She has never been married but adopted a son in 2012. They live in Los Angeles.
 
 
Recommended Resources
News about Charlize Theron is up to date here, and there is her biography and photo gallery. Also offers desktop wallpaper, icons, and blank buttons for websites.
http://therondaily.com/
Fan site shares information about Charlize Theron including photographs and videos, details about her life, and surveys.
http://zammiitheron.webs.com/
The Official Site of Charlize Theron
Charlize's official website contains her biography, her complete filmography, and links to the official sites of her movies as well as details about the charities she supports and links to their sites.
http://www.charlizetheron.com/index.php