Happy birthday! Charlize Theron turns 49 today

By Lori Macatee
Pretoria
Last updated on August 7, 2024

The iconic and legendary actress turns 49 on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.

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Charlize Theron is celebrating her 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Monster, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Theron, a cultural icon

Born in Benoni on August 7, 1975, Charlize Theron's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in South African history. Theron's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Charlize hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Charlize Theron as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Charlize, you're the best!