Biography
Few stars have used their platform and celebrity more effectively for good than Charlize Theron. Be it her work to advance women's rights domestically and abroad, to combat gender-based violence around the world, or to advance global health efforts, Charlize demonstrates masterfully how to use one’s platform for good. Theron is not only an United Nations Messenger of Peace, she is also the founder of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, an organization that invests in the health, communities and education of African youth and their ability to keep themselves safe from HIV/ AIDS. Since its founding in 2007, CTAOP-supported programs have reached over 250,000 young people in Southern Africa with critical health services. In addition, her foundation created the CTAOP Youth Leaders Scholarship Program, which cultivates and strengthens young community leaders in South Africa by providing comprehensive scholarships for tertiary education. The South African born, Academy Award-winning actress is one of the most celebrated of our time, captivating audiences across the globe with her ability to embody an array of real life and imagined characters. Her impressive resume includes her portrayal of Megyn Kelly in 2019’s Bombshell, which was produced by her company, Denver and Delilah, and earned Academy Award, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) nominations. She has also had starring roles in The Devil’s Advocate, The Cider House Rules, and the critically acclaimed Monster, for which she earned an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Independent Spirit Award. Most recently, Theron can be seen in Netflix’s The Old Guard, also produced by Denver and Delilah. Next up, Theron will reprise her role as “Cipher'' in the 9th installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, set to hit theaters in 2021. Heralded for bringing her remarkable life experiences and passionate activism to life at each and every engagement, be it virtually or in-person, Theron shares insights on issues ranging from women's health and safety, to humanitarianism, global health, racial equity, social justice, and global citizenship. At a recent event, SAP called Charlize's moderated discussion “powerful,” making all other events seem “tame.” Charlize is a passionate and authentic speaker and truly a uniquely talented actor, producer, businesswoman and philanthropist.
Speech Topics
Supporting Women & Girls Around the World
In this personal, challenging and inspiring talk, Charlize Theron shares the public and personal work she is doing to empower young women around the world- from her native South Africa through her foundation Africa Outreach Project, to her own household where she is raising her two Black daughters. A Hollywood power-player, Academy Award-winning actress, and producer, Theron shares her experiences being the boss, and her global fight for gender equality and leadership, made all the more complex when layered with racism and poverty. Theron inspires with the call to lift women’s voices, help secure their safety and protect their health.
Inspiring Global Citizenship
Actress and philanthropist Charlize Theron is a UN Messenger of Peace and founder of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project which invests in African youth and their ability to keep themselves safe from HIV/ AIDS, as well as women in crisis facing domestic violence. Working at the intersection of sexism, racism and poverty, Theron is driven by those she serves and her ability to help. Serving as a committed UN Messenger of Peace since 2008, Theron gives attention to the issue of violence against girls, women and transgendered communities. In this talk, Theron shines a spotlight on our connectedness as humans and reignites our commitment to help each other.
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