Benoni-born Oscar winner Charlize Theron (30) is a strong contender for another Oscar, thanks to her lead role in North Country. The film is based on the true story of a 1989 class-action lawsuit in the USA. Charlize plays Josey Aimes who returns to Minnesota to rebuild her life after fleeing from an abusive husband.Josey takes a job at a local iron mine and then rallies female workers against the abuse they face from male staff.
Charlize recently received her own star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. She received star number 2291. She first appeared in the 1996 film Two Days in the Valley.
