Charlize Theron is well-known throughout Hollywood and the world for her statuesque looks and uncanny ability to disappear into her many movie roles. Her good looks and talent have taken her far in her career, and some probably think she won the genetic lottery with her long legs and slender figure. But many people wonder how tall the South African actress really is.
Theron stands around 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall, according to the actress herself as well as many other sources. We’re going to measure the actress’s statements about her height to what we know to be true, and answer many of your burning questions about the award-winning movie star. First, let’s take a look back at her roots and what led her down the golden road of superstardom.
Where Was Charlize Theron Born?
Charlize Theron was born in Benoni, in Transvaal Province of South Africa on August 7 1975. Theron is the only child of parents Gerda and Charles Theron. The actress comes from an Afrikaner family with Dutch, German, and French roots.
Theron had a rough upbringing in South Africa, mostly due to her father’s issues with alcoholism. Charles Theron’s struggles led to a violent confrontation between him and his wife, which ended when Gerda Theron shot and killed her husband in self-defense after he threatened both her and a young Charlize.
Charlize attended primary school in South Africa and claims to have struggled to fit in with the other students, as well as with numerous health problems. At age 13, Theron was sent to boarding school at the National School of the Arts in Johannesburg.
When Did Charlize Theron Start Acting?
Originally, Theron had aspirations of being a dancer, but an opportunity to complete a one-year modeling contract arose when she was just sixteen years old. She accepted the challenge and headed off to Milan with her mother, spending the next year modeling around Europe.
After her foray into modeling, Theron moved with her mother to New York City, where she attended the Joffrey Ballet School. Unfortunately, the aspiring dancer saw an end to her career after suffering a knee injury. However, this change led the young Theron to pursue a different path, and she headed for Los Angeles, California in 1994 with a one-way ticket.
Theron struggled upon arriving in California but eventually met a talent agent who set her on the path to success. She landed a non-speaking role in the horror flick Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest, followed by her first speaking role as a hitwoman in 2 Days in the Valley in 1996. She then obtained a new talent agent, J.J Harris, who would guide the young actress for the next 15 years.
What Movies Has Charlize Theron Starred In?
Charlize Theron has starred in many movie roles throughout her career. Her breakout role came in 1997 when she starred in The Devil’s Advocate with Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino. The actress found early fame with movies like Mighty Joe Young (1998), The Cider House Rules (1999), Reindeer Games (2000), The Yards (2001), and Trapped (2002).
In 2003, Theron starred in The Italian Job opposite big-name stars like Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton, Jason Statham, and Donald Sutherland. The movie had huge box-office success, earning $176 million worldwide.
Theron then went on to star in what might be her best-known role, playing serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the 2003 movie Monster. Theron underwent a major transformation to look the part of the former prostitute turned murderer, and earned several awards for her performance, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and the Screen Actors Guild Award. Soon after, she was named one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood by The Hollywood Reporter.
Charlize followed up her award-winning role by starring in the HBO film The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, for which she won more awards. She also had roles on television shows like Arrested Development, starred in the sci-fi movie Aeon Flux, and nailed another award-winning role in the 2005 movie North Country.
The following decade saw Theron star in many more movies, including a huge role as the Evil Queen Ravenna in Snow White and the Huntsman, movies like Prometheus and Dark Places, and another role which saw the actress transformed, Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015. She also had a role in The Fate of the Furious in 2017, playing a cyberterrorist named Cipher. She was nominated for multiple awards for her portrayal of Megyn Kelly in Bombshell.
How Tall is Charlize Theron?
Charlize Theron stands at a height of 5 feet, nine inches, although she has been cited as being anywhere between 5 feet eight inches to five feet ten inches (according to Business Insider). The actress herself has said, “I’m only like five-nine-and-a-half. Like that’s really it.” She is also quoted as saying, “I’m 5-10, 5-9, I have really bad posture, and my head is always down.”
As far as Hollywood starlets go, Theron has quite a few inches on other actresses of her caliber. Her long legs and slender figure have helped her stand out from the crowd of competitors, but it’s her talent behind the camera which has landed her as one of the best-known and most successful actresses in the world.
How Much Does Charlize Theron Weigh?
According to numerous sources, Charlize Theron weighs around 121 pounds or 55 kilograms. Her tall height, great genes, and healthy, active lifestyle have allowed the actress to maintain a slim figure throughout her career.
Theron has starred in numerous movies that have forced the actress to gain weight to look a certain part. But she has always been able to return to her lithe build fairly quickly. The actress is well-known for undertaking a stringent fitness regime when preparing for a role, including using a personal trainer to lead her through a series of strength-training exercises.
When she’s not preparing for a film role, the actress stays fit by playing tennis, doing yoga, and taking spin classes. She also maintains a healthy diet, staying away from processed foods and instead sticking to greens, fruits, and veggies. She has stated that she avoids overeating by forgoing large meals and instead eating smaller meals throughout the day.
How Old is Charlize Theron?
Charlize Theron was born in August 1975. As of this writing, the actress is 47 years old. Theron has been able to maintain a healthy physique throughout her career by staying busy both on screen and off.
Conclusion
Charlize Theron is considered both one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood and one of the most beautiful. And lucky for her fans, she has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. Hopefully, there will be many more stunning film roles for her fans to enjoy in the years to come.
