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Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron, born in 1975, is an actress with both US and South African citizenship. She is also known as a philanthropist and animal rights activist.

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Girls hold up red ribbons

Girls hold up red ribbons

HIV infects 1 teen girl every 3 minutes: UN

Teenage girls are unfairly bearing the brunt of the AIDS crisis, a UNICEF report has found.

Film still Freedom with Johanna Wokalek

Film still Freedom with Johanna Wokalek

Locarno Film Festival promises self-discovery - and a mummy

Charlize Theron is expected to show and Adrien Brody will win an honorary Leopard at Switzerland's top film event.

Film still Atomic Blonde (2017)

Film still Atomic Blonde (2017)

Charlize Theron as the 'Atomic Blonde'

The South African boasts leading roles in numerous action films. Here's a look at her exciting career.

Film still Atomic Blonde (2017)

Film still Atomic Blonde (2017)

Charlize Theron's 'Atomic Blonde' premieres in Berlin

The Cold War action spy film celebrates its European premiere in the city it was filmed in: Berlin.

DW Sendung Euromaxx High Five

DW Sendung Euromaxx High Five

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Five Hollywood actors you may not have known have German roots.

Equal Pay Day demonstration in Berlin

Equal Pay Day demonstration in Berlin

A need for Equal Pay Day

Despite quotas, parental leave and public visibility, female compensation still lags in Germany.

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Charlize Theron Injured in Berlin

Happy Days Are Back as Germany Returns to Cannes

A star-studded Cannes film festival opened on Wednesday with 18 entries vying for the Palme d'Or. Among them is a German film -- the first to compete at Cannes in 11 years.