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)

"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)

1. Actress and model
2. Born: August 7, 1975
3. Birthplace: Benoni, South Africa
4. German and French descent
5. Notable roles: Aileen Wuornos in Monster, Josey Aimes in North Country and Mary Embrey in Hancock
6. Romantic partner: Stuart Townsend