Charlize Theron couldn’t be happier as she turns 50

Oscar-winning actor, film producer, and philanthropist Charlize Theron turns 50 on Thursday.

Born in South Africa, she modelled in her teens, turning to dancing before an injury forced her to abandon that as a career and try her hand at acting.

After a few smaller parts, she gained attention for her versatility, becoming the first African to win an acting Academy Award for her portrayal of a serial killer in the 2003 biographical film,…