Charlize Theron stands as a celebrated actress and producer, acclaimed for her versatility in movies like Monster, which secured her an Academy Award, and action blockbusters like Mad Max: Fury Road.

Theron is recognized for her unwavering commitment to demanding roles and her vocal support for women’s empowerment within the entertainment industry.

Charlize Theron
Her remarkable metamorphosis into the role of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster earned her an Academy Award. Theron’s unwavering commitment to undergoing both physical and emotional changes for her characters underscores her dedication to imbuing authenticity and depth into her on-screen portrayals. However, doesn’t want to take on body-transforming roles anymore.

Charlize Theron Faced Troubles Working On Monster

Charlize Theron expressed her firm stance on the matter, emphasizing that she would never commit to gaining 40 pounds for a movie role again. Her resolve stems from the realization that shedding the extra weight is an arduous task. She recounted her experience during Monster when, at 27, she swiftly shed 30 pounds by skipping meals to return to her usual weight.

Charlize Theron as Aileen in Monster
Theron told Allure:
“I will never, ever do a movie again and say, ‘Yeah, I’ll gain 40 pounds.’ I will never do it again because you can’t take it off. When I was 27, I did Monster. I lost 30 pounds, like, overnight. I missed three meals and I was back to my normal weight.” 
Following her remarkable performance in Monster, Charlize Theron earned the coveted Academy Award for Best Actress, sharing the screen with Christina Ricci. In the past, she had openly discussed her ability to quickly return to her former weight after her role in the 2003 biographical crime drama. 

Charlize Theron Wants This Crossover To Happen

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Charlize Theron was questioned about her willingness to meet the fans’ fervent desire for her to share the screen with Keanu Reeves in a thrilling action film.

In response, the actress enthusiastically voiced her strong desire to collaborate with Reeves in an action-packed thriller. This desire is further fueled by the immense success both actors have achieved individually in their action-driven films such as John Wick and Atomic Blonde, amplifying the fans’ clamor to witness their onscreen pairing.

Theron speaks about the possibility of an Atomic Blonde-John Wick crossover
Theron told The Hollywood Reporter:
“Listen, as soon as I get the call, I’ll be there. They just have to tell me where, when and I’ll show up. Keanu is one of my most favorite people in the whole wide world; I absolutely love him. I respect him, I admire him and I am so grateful that I got to make two movies with him.” 
In response to the persistent yearning among fans for a crossover between Atomic Blonde and John Wick, Charlize Theron piqued their curiosity by openly admitting that Atomic Blonde drew inspiration directly from the world of John Wick.

Monster can be streamed on Peacock.