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Actress Charlize Theron was named "Messenger of Peace" by the U.N. on November 14, 2008. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon made this comment about Theron, "You have used your voice, compassion and special relationship with the public to create a better world." Theron is taking a stand on ending violence against women.People: Messenger of Peace (November 17, 2008)
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Fast Facts
- Theron was named "Messenger of Peace" in a ceremony on November 14, 2008People: Messenger of Peace (November 17, 2008)
- Theron supports the cause of ending violence against womenPeople: Messenger of Peace (November 17, 2008)
- When Theron was 15 years old, her mother fatally shot her abusive alcoholic fatherPeople: Messenger of Peace (November 17, 2008)
- Other "Messengers of Peace" include Michael Douglas and George ClooneyPeople: Messenger of Peace (November 17, 2008)
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Charlize Theron Quote
"I don’t necessarily want to forget that my job as an actor is to entertain. But let me tell you, there’s a tremendous feeling when you can do it with a sense of responsibility, a sense of truth, with a sense of greater truth, which is not necessarily always good to look at or nice to look at."Just Jared: UN Messenger of Peace (November 18, 2008) -
Charlize Theron Fast Facts
- Actress and model
- Born: August 7, 1975
- Birthplace: Benoni, South Africa
- German and French descent
- Notable roles: Aileen Wuornos in Monster, Josey Aimes in North Country and Mary Embrey in Hancock
- Romantic partner: Stuart Townsend
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View All Charlize Theron Messenger of Peace Questions (166) | Ask a QuestionIn Hancock who do u think would best replace Charlize Theron? (3 Answers)A better script? No, but seriously, just because the script was so weak, it had to be a big name actress. Scarlett Johansson would have been a good choice. So ... read moreWhat's your favorite Charlize Theron film and why? Any images/videos from the film would be appreciated? (2 Answers)Say what you want about the movie, she looked damn fine in Hancock. The character was a mom, sexy, yet well dressed, profeesional. Yummmmmy read moreWould you like to see Charlize Theron in Florence of Arabia? Her production company have just bought the rights to this? (1 Answer)http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fd/Florence_of_Arabia.jpg Here's an article about her http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Charlize-Theron-Is-Florence-Of-Arabia-14141.html I think she'd probably do a great acting job! But the main character, a muslim wife named Florence, being played by a leggy ... read moreCan globalization guarantee peace? (3 Answers)NO, coz we have different religions, cultures and beliefs... and the world full of ambitious people wanting to rule over others so we have big problem in politics, business districts ... read more
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