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Happy birthday, Charlize Theron! The star's most iconic looks

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Happy birthday, Charlize Theron! Has 45 ever looked so good? The Academy Award winner doesn ' t shy away from bold roles or fashion choices. To celebrate Theron ' s birthday on Aug. 7, 2020, let ' s look back at her most iconic looks, starting with her metallic gold Dior gown with cascading fringe at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar party.
Happy birthday, Charlize Theron! Has 45 ever looked so good? The Academy Award winner doesn't shy away from bold roles or fashion choices. To celebrate Theron's birthday on Aug. 7, 2020, let's look back at her most iconic looks, starting with her metallic gold Dior gown with cascading fringe at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar party.
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Theron dons her mask at a socially distanced drive-in screening of " Mad Max: Fury Road " in 2020. She opted for a Dior T-shirt and white denim jeans.
Theron dons her mask at a socially distanced drive-in screening of "Mad Max: Fury Road" in 2020. She opted for a Dior T-shirt and white denim jeans.
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She ' s looking pretty in pink in her fuchsia Dior gown with a sculpted bodice and black belt for that final touch of edge at the 2020 BAFTA British Academy Film Awards.
She's looking pretty in pink in her fuchsia Dior gown with a sculpted bodice and black belt for that final touch of edge at the 2020 BAFTA British Academy Film Awards.
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Sophisticated and sleek, the " Bombshell " actress rocked a simple yet elegant black Dior gown with a slit and sweeping train at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020.
Sophisticated and sleek, the "Bombshell" actress rocked a simple yet elegant black Dior gown with a slit and sweeping train at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020.
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Theron is dazzling with her Spotlight Award at the 22nd annual Costume Designers Guild Awards. She wore a gold Louis Vuitton keyhole dress with a matching headband.
Theron is dazzling with her Spotlight Award at the 22nd annual Costume Designers Guild Awards. She wore a gold Louis Vuitton keyhole dress with a matching headband.
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She ' s ditching the gowns for a business casual look, pairing a chic white shirt with pinstripes on bottom at the Nominees Luncheon for the 92nd Oscars in 2020.
She's ditching the gowns for a business casual look, pairing a chic white shirt with pinstripes on bottom at the Nominees Luncheon for the 92nd Oscars in 2020.
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The " Old Guard " actress is looking vibrant in her black lace and green Dior gown during the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards in 2020.
The "Old Guard" actress is looking vibrant in her black lace and green Dior gown during the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards in 2020.
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Theron is shining bright in her sparkling Givenchy diamond crop top and long black skirt at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Theron is shining bright in her sparkling Givenchy diamond crop top and long black skirt at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Her slick updo and red lip add to her classy look at the 2020 annual Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala. She wore a patterned Dior wool bustier and matching skirt.
Her slick updo and red lip add to her classy look at the 2020 annual Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala. She wore a patterned Dior wool bustier and matching skirt.
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She looks regal in her slinky Celine gown paired with a crescent moon necklace and a classic black blazer at the 25th annual Critics ' Choice Awards in 2020.
She looks regal in her slinky Celine gown paired with a crescent moon necklace and a classic black blazer at the 25th annual Critics' Choice Awards in 2020.
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The " Bombshell " star is showing off her legs with her little black Dior dress at the movie ' s 2019 premiere.
The "Bombshell" star is showing off her legs with her little black Dior dress at the movie's 2019 premiere.
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Rock on, Charlize! She ' s giving off major punk vibes with her slicked-back hair and Louis Vuitton leather jacket at the 2019 Elle Women in Hollywood event. Theron added a pop of color with her cobalt blue Vuitton skirt.
Rock on, Charlize! She's giving off major punk vibes with her slicked-back hair and Louis Vuitton leather jacket at the 2019 Elle Women in Hollywood event. Theron added a pop of color with her cobalt blue Vuitton skirt.
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She ' s rocking a Givenchy lilac power suit at The Hollywood Reporter ' s annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala in 2019.
She's rocking a Givenchy lilac power suit at The Hollywood Reporter's annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala in 2019.
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While being awarded the Hollywood Career Achievement Award, Theron played it cool with black Alexander McQueen trousers with a flowing patterned top at the 23rd annual Hollywood Film Awards in 2019.
While being awarded the Hollywood Career Achievement Award, Theron played it cool with black Alexander McQueen trousers with a flowing patterned top at the 23rd annual Hollywood Film Awards in 2019.
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Major bride vibes! Theron poses at the 2019 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in a white Givenchy gown with dramatic feathers to top off the elegant look.
Major bride vibes! Theron poses at the 2019 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in a white Givenchy gown with dramatic feathers to top off the elegant look.
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Leave it to Theron to make a bowl cut look chic. She ' s looking animated in her baby blue Dior look at the premiere of " The Addams Family " in 2019.
Leave it to Theron to make a bowl cut look chic. She's looking animated in her baby blue Dior look at the premiere of "The Addams Family" in 2019.
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While receiving the Crystal of Hope award during a 2018 ceremony at the Life Ball in Vienna, she wore a sleek black blazer ensemble.
While receiving the Crystal of Hope award during a 2018 ceremony at the Life Ball in Vienna, she wore a sleek black blazer ensemble.
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She mixed and matched patterns at the "Tully" special screening on May 3, 2018 in New York.
She mixed and matched patterns at the "Tully" special screening on May 3, 2018 in New York.
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For the premiere of "Tully" on April 18, 2018, she wore a black gown embellished with glittery butterflies, accessorized by shoulder-brushing gold earrings and a loose bun.
For the premiere of "Tully" on April 18, 2018, she wore a black gown embellished with glittery butterflies, accessorized by shoulder-brushing gold earrings and a loose bun.
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At the world premiere of "Gringo" on March 6, 2018, she chose a slim white pantsuit with a sheer blouse.
At the world premiere of "Gringo" on March 6, 2018, she chose a slim white pantsuit with a sheer blouse.
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She added some edge to her style with leather pants and a graphic tee while speaking with the media during a press conference before the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 60th Annual Daytona 500 on Feb. 18, 2018 in Daytona Beach, Fl.
She added some edge to her style with leather pants and a graphic tee while speaking with the media during a press conference before the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 60th Annual Daytona 500 on Feb. 18, 2018 in Daytona Beach, Fl.
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For the U.S. premiere of "Atomic Blonde" in Los Angeles, on July 24, 2017, Theron's leather Dior bra peeked out beneath a sheer, black dress with fringe.
For the U.S. premiere of "Atomic Blonde" in Los Angeles, on July 24, 2017, Theron's leather Dior bra peeked out beneath a sheer, black dress with fringe.
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She attended an event during Comic-Con on July 22, 2017, wearing an ebony shirt dress and matching thigh-high boots.
She attended an event during Comic-Con on July 22, 2017, wearing an ebony shirt dress and matching thigh-high boots.
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Theron paired another Dior bra top with a high-waisted, leg-bearing miniskirt at the 'Atomic Blonde' World Premiere in Berlin on July 17, 2017.
Theron paired another Dior bra top with a high-waisted, leg-bearing miniskirt at the 'Atomic Blonde' World Premiere in Berlin on July 17, 2017.
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She opted for a sheer, lace Dior Couture number with mesh, full-length sleeves at the Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2017.
She opted for a sheer, lace Dior Couture number with mesh, full-length sleeves at the Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2017.
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Clad in a flapper-inspired strapless dress, she attended the Chopard Trophy photocall on May 22, 2017.
Clad in a flapper-inspired strapless dress, she attended the Chopard Trophy photocall on May 22, 2017.
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She strutted the gray carpet of the 'The Fate Of The Furious' New York premiere on April 8, 2017 in another pair of killer sky-highs which she paired with a Dior design.
She strutted the gray carpet of the 'The Fate Of The Furious' New York premiere on April 8, 2017 in another pair of killer sky-highs which she paired with a Dior design.
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She selected a frilly, cream and white Gucci ensemble and strappy sandals for the film's photocall in Madrid on April 6, 2017.
She selected a frilly, cream and white Gucci ensemble and strappy sandals for the film's photocall in Madrid on April 6, 2017.
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Theron looks sleek in a tailored look for the 'Fate of the Furious' premiere in Paris on April 5, 2017. Can you tell she's a fan of Dior? Her belt says, "I am Dior."
Theron looks sleek in a tailored look for the 'Fate of the Furious' premiere in Paris on April 5, 2017. Can you tell she's a fan of Dior? Her belt says, "I am Dior."
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Theron looks angelic at 'The Fate of the Furious' at the CineStar in Berlin, Germany, on April 4, 2017, but in the movie she plays a conniving cyber-terrorist.
Theron looks angelic at 'The Fate of the Furious' at the CineStar in Berlin, Germany, on April 4, 2017, but in the movie she plays a conniving cyber-terrorist.
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For springtime, Theron went bold and floral at Cinemacon in Las Vegas on March 29, 2017.
For springtime, Theron went bold and floral at Cinemacon in Las Vegas on March 29, 2017.
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Theron sparkled in a plunging gown at the amfAR Gala in Hong Kong, China on March 25, 2017.
Theron sparkled in a plunging gown at the amfAR Gala in Hong Kong, China on March 25, 2017.
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To the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2016, Theron wore a scalloped, pale pink Givenchy gown.
To the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2016, Theron wore a scalloped, pale pink Givenchy gown.
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The same day, she paired a Dior couture smoking jacket with black pants, and an open, white shirt for a timeless look at a screening of 'The Last Face.'
The same day, she paired a Dior couture smoking jacket with black pants, and an open, white shirt for a timeless look at a screening of 'The Last Face.'
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Mouths undoubtedly opened when the 'Fast 8' actress arrived at this year's Oscars in a red Dior dress with plunging neckline on Feb. 28.
Mouths undoubtedly opened when the 'Fast 8' actress arrived at this year's Oscars in a red Dior dress with plunging neckline on Feb. 28.
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It looks like this Tom Ford number, which was popular with quite a few celebs, was poured onto Sean Penn's former fiancée at a promotional event in Hong Kong on Oct. 28, 2015.
It looks like this Tom Ford number, which was popular with quite a few celebs, was poured onto Sean Penn's former fiancée at a promotional event in Hong Kong on Oct. 28, 2015.
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It's going gown, for real. In Dior. The statuesque former model and spokesperson for the brand often slays in designs from the fashion house. Here she is in yellow at the premiere of 'Mad Max: Fury Road' during the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2015.
It's going gown, for real. In Dior. The statuesque former model and spokesperson for the brand often slays in designs from the fashion house. Here she is in yellow at the premiere of 'Mad Max: Fury Road' during the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2015.
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In a white blazer, sheer button-down, and matching pants by Barbara Bui, the actress and activist attended the Australian Formula One Grand Prix on March 15, 2015 in Melbourne.
In a white blazer, sheer button-down, and matching pants by Barbara Bui, the actress and activist attended the Australian Formula One Grand Prix on March 15, 2015 in Melbourne.
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Must-have metallics. Theron shimmered in this gold, open back Dior mini-dress at the Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2014-2015 show during Paris Fashion Week on July 7, 2014.
Must-have metallics. Theron shimmered in this gold, open back Dior mini-dress at the Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2014-2015 show during Paris Fashion Week on July 7, 2014.
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Theron arrives at the Met Gala on May 5, 2014 in New York City wearing a strapless ensemble by Dior.
Theron arrives at the Met Gala on May 5, 2014 in New York City wearing a strapless ensemble by Dior.
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The Academy Award winner wore a floor-length Alexander McQueen accented with gilded leaves on the shoulders to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Inaugural Gala on Oct. 17, 2013, in Beverly Hills.
The Academy Award winner wore a floor-length Alexander McQueen accented with gilded leaves on the shoulders to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Inaugural Gala on Oct. 17, 2013, in Beverly Hills.
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Theron, who was honored at Variety ' s 5th annual Power of Women event in 2013, opted for a simple cream-colored Stella McCartney halter dress.
Theron, who was honored at Variety's 5th annual Power of Women event in 2013, opted for a simple cream-colored Stella McCartney halter dress.
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Smile, Charlize! The " Snow White and the Huntsman " star walked the red carpet in a white silk Dior gown at the 2013 Oscars.
Smile, Charlize! The "Snow White and the Huntsman" star walked the red carpet in a white silk Dior gown at the 2013 Oscars.
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She wore a black Emilio Pucci gown layered with a nude lining at the 2012 White House Correspondents ' Association Dinner.
She wore a black Emilio Pucci gown layered with a nude lining at the 2012 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
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The " Mad Max: Fury Road " star is looking fiery in her strapless red Lanvin dress at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards.
The "Mad Max: Fury Road" star is looking fiery in her strapless red Lanvin dress at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards.
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Theron poses in a fresh yellow Stella McCartney lace peplum dress at the BAFTA ' s 18th annual Awards Season Tea Party in LA.
Theron poses in a fresh yellow Stella McCartney lace peplum dress at the BAFTA's 18th annual Awards Season Tea Party in LA.
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She ' s all wrapped up in her pale pink Dior gown with an elegant bow in the front at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in 2012, where she was nominated for best actress in a comedy or musical.
She's all wrapped up in her pale pink Dior gown with an elegant bow in the front at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in 2012, where she was nominated for best actress in a comedy or musical.
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She ' s dressing like her evil character, Ravenna, at the 2012 world premiere of " Snow White and the Huntsman " in London, strutting in a black sheer Dior dress and topping the look with heavy eye makeup.
She's dressing like her evil character, Ravenna, at the 2012 world premiere of "Snow White and the Huntsman" in London, strutting in a black sheer Dior dress and topping the look with heavy eye makeup.
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Walk the walk! Theron arrives at the world premiere of " Prometheus " in 2012 and matches the blue carpet with her sparkly Dior midnight blue dress.
Walk the walk! Theron arrives at the world premiere of "Prometheus" in 2012 and matches the blue carpet with her sparkly Dior midnight blue dress.
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Metallic looks great on Theron, as she poses in a silver Dior minidress at the Dior Cruise 2011 fashion show in 2010.
Metallic looks great on Theron, as she poses in a silver Dior minidress at the Dior Cruise 2011 fashion show in 2010.
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Wearing one of her more controversial looks (for those chest-emphasizing flowers), Theron arrives at the 82nd annual Academy Awards in 2010 wearing a lavender Dior dress.
Wearing one of her more controversial looks (for those chest-emphasizing flowers), Theron arrives at the 82nd annual Academy Awards in 2010 wearing a lavender Dior dress.
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Who doesn ' t love the classic little black dress? Theron rocks a Christian Lacroix minidress at the German premiere of " Hancock " in 2008.
Who doesn't love the classic little black dress? Theron rocks a Christian Lacroix minidress at the German premiere of "Hancock" in 2008.
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Theron looks glamorous in Gucci, as she presents at the 76th annual Academy Awards in 2004 wearing a sparkling ivory gown.
Theron looks glamorous in Gucci, as she presents at the 76th annual Academy Awards in 2004 wearing a sparkling ivory gown.
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