I was raised in a country [South Africa] with a lot of political turmoil. I was part of a culture and a… — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
Well, life is dark. We live in a very dark world. When they call them "dark films" it annoys me, because they're… — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
I grew up during apartheid; there was never a day in South Africa that was just great. I love that I've had… — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
I have been working a lot, and I like it. And you know, it's hard for me not to. I guess I've been working… — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
I met a woman in Albuquerque and she came and hung out with me in the trailer. It was really just more to kind… — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
I love the idea of longevity in this career. But [producing] is not about, "Let me do this because this might happen 20 years… — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
It's in the eyes, mostly. Don't listen just to the other actor's lines. Look at - and listen to - their eyes. That's where… — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
I don't try to kind of go for the overly sympathetic. I don't really like sympathy; I don't like it for myself. Sometimes sympathy… — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
Looks alone won’t get you that far. It may get you in the door, but there’s always somebody younger, somebody prettier. You have to… — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
I don't really watch a lot of television, and I would watch mindless, mindless television. — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
My thoughts and love go out to the Mandela family. Rest in peace Madiba. You will be missed, but your impact on this world… — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
I think today women are very scared to celebrate themselves, because then they just get labeled. — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
I don't believe in charmed lives. I think that tragedy is part of the lesson you learn to lift yourself up, to pick yourself… — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
![“I was raised in a country [South Africa] with a lot of political turmoil. I was part of a culture and a generation that suppressed people and lived under apartheid regimes. I don't know how you can come out of that and not have an awareness for the world. I think that if my life had turned out any…” quote by Charlize Theron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cbc/charlize-theron-1430_apartheid_i-was-raised-in-a-country-south-africa-w_2179738.jpg)
![“I love the idea of longevity in this career. But [producing] is not about, "Let me do this because this might happen 20 years down the line." Sleepwalking wasn't a vehicle for me, it was a film that pushed the envelope. I want to produce good stories, versus creating a niche where I can look…” quote by Charlize Theron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a61/charlize-theron-1430_actors_i-love-the-idea-of-longevity-in-this-car_35587.jpg)
