Just 30 years old and still a newcomer to the acting world, Charlize Theron was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday.

The South African moved to Los Angeles about 10 years ago, and was spotted by a talent agent while yelling at a cashier.

She started out with under whelming roles in That Thing You Do and Mighty Joe Young, before getting her first real big break in The Cider House Rules.

She became an A-list star in 2003, with her Oscar-winning role in Monster.

Theron is a fantastic actress, but she has her whole career ahead of her still. Why would they give her the honour so early in her career?

Well look ahead two weeks to October 14, the day her latest film, North Country, comes out.

A little known fact about the Walk of Fame: it’s a sham. Stars are not voted on by an elite group of people, like they are with Canada’s Walk of Fame. In Hollywood, stars are bought for you. They cost a few thousand dollars each, but think of the great publicity you get.

Hey, I mentioned North Country’s release date, didn’t I?






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