Birthday: August 7, 1975
Hometown: Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa

Get to Know Her: No. 11 on our 2008 Hot 100; starring opposite Will Smith in the upcoming superhero flick Hancock; reportedly auditioned for the lead role in Showgirls—we're making sure that casting director never works again.

Hancock Tease: "What if [superheroes] were actually closer to us as human beings? What if they were alcoholics and they were tired of saving people? What if they were actually lonely and wished they had love? Basically, a superhero on Dr. Phil."
—Hollywood Today

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron