Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the South Africa Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
From Benoni to an Academy Award for Monster, and one of the highest-paid actresses in the world.
Charlize Theron is an internationally acclaimed actress and producer from Benoni, South Africa.
She has starred in Monster, Mad Max: Fury Road and Atomic Blonde, and is among the world's highest-paid actresses.
She has starred in Monster, Mad Max: Fury Road and Atomic Blonde, and is among the world's highest-paid actresses.
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