Charlize Theron honoured for ‘fearless’ career in Hollywood

Charlize Theron was honoured by Hollywood for a “fearless” career in which she tackled themes including carnal harassment long before the #MeToo movement upended the industry. The 44-year-old South African Oscar-winner, who has often played down her flawless looks to win darker, more complex parts, collected the prestigious American Cinematheque Award at a Beverly Hills gala. “I’m overwhelmed – I need a cocktail!” she said as stars including Kristen Stewart, Seth Rogen, and David Oyelowo gathered to honour her career. “She is the most fearless actor I’ve ever worked with, and probably the most fearless human being I’ve ever met,” said Jason Reitman, who directed Theron in Young Adult and Tully. Next month, Theron appears in another transformative role – as former TV anchor Megyn Kelly in Bombshell, which depicts the downfall of Fox News co-founder Roger Ailes after a sexual harassment scandal. The American Cinematheque Award is a “mid-career achievement award,” with previous honourees including Al Pacino, Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg.

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