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Actress Charlize Theron is the latest celebrity to be named a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Her work will focus on ending violence against women and children. (Nov. 17)

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Thanks for posting ... ( 1 month ago by Utka9)

Thanks for posting this! It's so wonderful to see that some celebrities do care about such sensitive issues...

Can you imagine the ... ( 1 month ago by YouXKneekXIT)

Can you imagine the goosebumpage while accepting ;) AMAZING ;)

I think united ... ( 1 month ago by Nada1962)

I think united nation should keep it is business on saving the poor and starving world, instead of bringing hollywood to another show off business for the stars, united nations, where is justice for those who are dying of war crimes, hungers, and wars... keep hollywood in hollywood, time for action and truth united nations. wake up

i love her eve more ... ( 1 month ago by ForeverFree3)

i love her eve more :D:D:D, say no to violence smoke and be happy

Star Power!!! ( 1 month ago by IeatUnubz)

Star Power!!!

wow that is so ... ( 1 month ago by 2004JETTA)

wow that is so awesome

Well in some cases, ... ( 1 month ago by xGirlPlay)

Well in some cases, contrary to popular belief, people pay attention and listen to "stars" that has something to say. So if a movie star, such as Charlize Theron has a positive outcome for such a thing, let it be. She's from South Africa, and I've remember her with a thick accent long ago, coming from South Africa to America, she's not just Hollywood material as you would think.

You know they can ... ( 1 month ago by Nada1962)

You know they can talk the talk, but come on lets walk the walk this time. I dont say you dont have point there I do agree with your comments, but more action from united nations are required now more then ever. using stars alone is not helping to solve the problem. some stars used it to gain more fame then to actually help the cause, just my opinion.

she's awesome.. ( 1 month ago by mscojr)

she's awesome..

It's so funny. Up ... ( 1 month ago by doxide)

It's so funny. Up until Monster's Ball, she was playing minor roles that required nudity. Now all of a sudden she's a legitimate actress. Crazy how things can change.

Good for her. On a ... ( 1 month ago by AisforAd4m)

Good for her. On a separate note though, I hate how she uses an American accent in every aspect of life. I understand that she needs it for movie roles, but there are plenty of foreign actors who speak with a perfect American Accent for a role, and then loose it when they are done filming. She say "she's not selling out" and "needed it to survive in the business" but after winning an Oscar, you'd think that her survival was pretty much ensured.

I don't think you ... ( 1 month ago by kinyoyo)

I don't think you know much about SA accents. It varies depending on area. My gf was bilingual (afrikaans, english) and spoke English without a Afrikaans accent. Some European interviewers think she sounds European. Check out a SA band inslowmotion here. they sing in afrikaans and english. Tell me if the singers accent is so different from charlize's accent. Don't believe the fake SA accents portrayed in movies.

I've met actual ... ( 1 month ago by AisforAd4m)

I've met actual people from S.A. and also she said herself that she puts on an American accent.

Minor roles??. " ... ( 1 month ago by kinyoyo)

Minor roles??. "Devils advocate" with Pacino, two woody allen movies. Lead role in "the astronuats wife" with Depp "the cider house rules", "the Legend of bagger vance" with Will Smith , "the Italian job". various nominations for some of those roles. She was highly respected within the industry by then. Then came "monster" NOT "monsters ball"

HAHA, yeah my bad, ... ( 1 month ago by doxide)

HAHA, yeah my bad, "monster". I had a brain fart. But I'm talking even before devil's advocate and all the rest. When I first saw her, she was doing 2 days in the valley and Reindeer Games, two of the worst flicks I had ever seen.

doxide: The UN ... ( 1 month ago by kinyoyo)

doxide: The UN chose Charlize Theron for this appointment for well considered reasons. You are obviously unaware of the work she does for charities her projects in SA, movies with social messages etc as she keeps a low public profile. Its your opinion WRT the movies u mention, I didn't see them. IMHO nudity is valid for a 'legitimate' actor to do if it is required for the story and reflects reality as opposed to manipulative nudity to increase revenue

1. I am aware of ... ( 1 month ago by doxide)

1. I am aware of her charity work, I was merely remarking on how far she's come in her career. 2. Trust me, the nudity in her earlier movies was not even close to being 'necessary for the story' nor did they reflect reality. They were pretty much manipulative nudity lol. Which brings me back to my point, it's funny how some actresses make it, and others don't.

watch her interivew ... ( 1 month ago by ankatz)

watch her interivew with john ross. she explains her accent. she didnt speak english when she came here at all. she learned english in an american accent basically. she spoke africcaans in SA

yeah she has talent ... ( 1 month ago by ankatz)

yeah she has talent and looks, star quality. others don't. simple as that. did you reflect on anything new? a lt of actresses uglier or whatever don't have her talent.

she is hawt! ( 1 month ago by dannieboi)

she is hawt!

she speaks English ... ( 1 month ago by Rosannasfriend)

she speaks English the way she learned it, with an American accent. Besides, I still hear a hint of an accent on some words. What's the big deal anyway?

You get in and make ... ( 1 month ago by snackland)

You get in and make a difference. I think your great...

ankatz: At the time ... ( 1 month ago by kinyoyo)

ankatz: At the time Charlize left SA all Afrikaans speakers where required to study english as second language as she says in the Ross interview. English speakers were required to study Afrikaans as second language. Charlize had a english speaking dance teacher from a young age and attended a Johannesburg arts school (mixed english afrikaans speakers). She may have spoken poor english with afrikaans accent and had to learn better grammar and pronunciation to get roles. (src Actors studio)

Thanks for sharing ... ( 1 week ago by Nada1962)

Thanks for sharing your opinion, I respect your views, it is not that I dont agree with your comments, I think celebrities cant change nothing in this world, my point is United Nations needs to act to solve the problems of so many already known nation who suffer from hunger and misary since long, it Happy new year to you and all, to this planet, I wish for solutions and peace to humanity, and that justice and human rights will be powerful for all.