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Charlize: Life’s One Helluva Ride by Chris Karsten traces the remarkable early life and career of South African actress Charlize Theron, from her childhood on a smallholding near Benoni to her rise to international stardom. Inspired from a young age by the movies and determined to pursue a career in entertainment, Theron eventually leaves South Africa for Hollywood, where she begins the difficult climb towards becoming one of the world’s best-known actresses.
Drawing on interviews with friends and family, extensive research and visits to places that shaped Theron’s early life, Karsten explores her childhood, family roots, ambitions and first years in Hollywood. The book offers a detailed look at the woman behind the public image, including her South African upbringing and the experiences that helped shape her career. This illustrated biography also includes a 40-page photo essay.
