South African actress Charlize Theron advocates for The Global Fund, an organization dedicated to supporting preventative treatment of HIV, AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
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South African actress Charlize Theron advocates for The Global Fund, an organization dedicated to supporting preventative treatment of HIV, AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
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On a recent visit to KwaZulu Natal, South Africa,Theron spoke to young people about HIV. Around 1.6 million people in the province are HIV positive, with 25% of 15- to 24-year-olds carrying the virus.
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On a recent visit to KwaZulu Natal, South Africa,Theron spoke to young people about HIV. Around 1.6 million people in the province are HIV positive, with 25% of 15- to 24-year-olds carrying the virus.
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Theron says The Global Fund has given $450 million to South Africa, and also facilitates a youth ambassador program to incite change at a grassroots level.
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Theron says The Global Fund has given $450 million to South Africa, and also facilitates a youth ambassador program to incite change at a grassroots level.
In 2004, Theron met Nelson Mandela in their native South Africa. She told him: "You inspired me, I love you so much."
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In 2004, Theron met Nelson Mandela in their native South Africa. She told him: "You inspired me, I love you so much."
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At the age of 16, Theron moved to Italy to model, later moving to L.A. to pursue an acting career.
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At the age of 16, Theron moved to Italy to model, later moving to L.A. to pursue an acting career.
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Theron received the Best Actress Award at the 2004 Oscars for her turn in "Monster." She also picked up a Golden Globe and a BAFTA award for the role.
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Theron received the Best Actress Award at the 2004 Oscars for her turn in "Monster." She also picked up a Golden Globe and a BAFTA award for the role.
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To play serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the film, Theron gained 30 pounds and wore prosthetic teeth throughout filming.
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To play serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the film, Theron gained 30 pounds and wore prosthetic teeth throughout filming.
Charlize Theron starred more recently as Queen Ravenna in "Snow White and the Hunstman," a 2012 silver screen take on the original fairytale.
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Charlize Theron starred more recently as Queen Ravenna in "Snow White and the Hunstman," a 2012 silver screen take on the original fairytale.
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Theron gives a speech after picking up the 2013 World Economic Forum Crystal Award for her humanitarian work.
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Theron gives a speech after picking up the 2013 World Economic Forum Crystal Award for her humanitarian work.
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Theron dances with fellow actor Channing Tatum during the the 2013 Academy Awards ceremony held in Hollywood.
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Theron dances with fellow actor Channing Tatum during the the 2013 Academy Awards ceremony held in Hollywood.
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