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January 11, 2017

See All of Charlize Theron’s Best Gowns, But Don’t You Dare Typecast Her

By Leah Rodriguez

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Oscar-winner Charlize Theron doesn’t love being pigeonholed as a “gorgeous, gown-wearing” actress, but on the red carpet she does an impressive job of playing the part. The graceful South African film producer looks effortlessly polished whether she’s attending a premiere in a bold Saint Laurent suit, or an awards show in a Dior dress with a dramatic plunging neckline. While awaiting Theron’s next role in The Coldest City this summer, catch up on the star’s best looks throughout the years, from Monster to Mad Max, in our slideshow ahead.

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July 24, 2017 Where: At the premiere of 'Atomic Blonde' in Los Angeles. What: Dress by Christian Dior. Photo: 2017 Getty Images
July 15, 2017 Where: At the Atomic Blonde photocall in Berlin. Photo: 2017 Getty Images
April 8, 2017 Where: At the premiere of "The Fate of the Furious" in New York. What: Dress by Dior. Photo: 2017 Getty Images
April 4, 2017 Where: At the premiere of the film Fast and Furious 8 in Berlin. Photo: This content is subject to copyright.
March 23, 2017 Where: At a press conference for "The Fate of the Furious." What: Dress by Louis Vuitton. Photo: 2016 TPG
October 27, 2016 Where: At amfAR's Inspiration Gala Los Angeles. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
May 20, 2016 Where: At 'The Last Face' movie premiere during The 69th Annual Cannes Film Fesitval in Paris.  Photo: 2016 Samir Hussein
April 9, 2016 Where: At the MTV Movie Awards in California.  Photo: 2016 Getty Images
March 30. 2016 Where: At an event for the 'The Huntsman & The Ice Queen' in Germany.  Photo: 2016 Getty Images
February 28, 2016 Where: At the 88th Annual Academy Awards in California.  Photo: 2016 Getty Images
February 15, 2016 Where: With Kweku Mandela during the 66th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin.  Photo: 2016 Gisela Schober
October 28, 2015 Where: At a real estate event in Hong Kong. Photo: 2015 Visual China Group
November 8, 2015 Where: At LAX Airport in Los Angeles.   Photo: 2015 Bauer-Griffin
September 29, 2015 Where: At 'The Power Of An Educated Girl' With First Lady Michelle Obama event in New York.  Photo: 2015 Getty Images
September 27, 2015 Where: At the Clinton Global Initiative 2015 Global Citizen Awards in New York.  Photo: 2015 Taylor Hill
July 21, 2015 Where: At the premiere of 'Dark Places' in Los Angeles.  Photo: 2015 Getty Images
May 31, 2015 Where: With Seth MacFarlane at the 5th Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards in California.  Photo: 2015 Getty I... May 31, 2015 Where: With Seth MacFarlane at the 5th Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards in California.  Photo: 2015 Getty Images
May 14, 2015 Where: At the 'Mad Max : Fury Road' premiere in France.  Photo: 2015 George Pimentel
May 14, 2015 Where: At a 'Mad Max : Fury Road' event in France.  Photo: 2015 Mike Marsland
May 7, 2015 Where: At the 'Mad Max : Fury Road' premiere California.  Photo: 2015 Getty Images
March 31, 2015 Where: At the Dark Places' Paris' premiere in Paris.  Photo: 2015 Getty Images
February 16, 2015 Where: At 'The Gunman' premiere in London.  Photo: 2015 Anthony Harvey
July 7, 2014 Where: At the Christian Dior fashion show during Paris Fashion Week.  Photo: 2014 Getty Images
May 27, 2014 Where: At an 'A Million Ways To Die In The West' photo event in London.  Photo: 2014 Mike Marsland
May 5, 2014 Where: At the 'Charles James: Beyond Fashion' Costume Institute Gala in New York.  Photo: 2014 Getty Images
March 2, 2014 Where: At the Fame And Philanthropy Post-Oscar Party in California.  Photo: 2014 Getty Images
March 2, 2014 Where: At the 86th Annual Academy Awards in California.  Photo: 2014 Getty Images
January 11, 2014 Where: At the 3nd Annual Sean Penn & Friends HELP HAITI HOME Gala in Los Angeles.  Photo: 2014 Getty Images
October 17, 2013 Where: At the Wallis Annenberg Center For Performing Arts Inaugural Gala in California.  Photo: 2013 Jon Kopalo... October 17, 2013 Where: At the Wallis Annenberg Center For Performing Arts Inaugural Gala in California.  Photo: 2013 Jon Kopaloff
October 4, 2013 Where: At Variety's 5th Annual Power Of Women Event in California.  Photo: 2013 Steve Granitz
February 24, 2013 Where: At the 85th Annual Academy Awards in California.  Photo: 2013 Getty Images
May 31, 2012 Where: At the Prometheus World premiere in London.  Photo: 2012 Getty Images
January 15, 2012 Where: At the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards in California.  Photo: 2012 Getty Images
January 14, 2012 Where: At the BAFTA Los Angeles 18th Annual Awards Season Tea Party in California.  Photo: 2012 Getty Images
January 12, 2012 Where: At the 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles.  Photo: 2012 Getty Images
November 18, 2011 Where: At the screening Of 'Young Adult' in New York.  Photo: 2011 WireImage
May 15, 2010 Where: At the Dior Cruise Fashion Show in Paris.  Photo: 2010 Getty Images
March 7, 2010 Where: At the 82nd Annual Academy Awards in California.  Photo: 2010 Getty Images
May 12, 2009 Where: At the Christian Dior Cruise Fashion Show in New York.  Photo: 2008 Getty Images
March 2, 2009 Where: At 'The Burning Plain' premiere in Paris.  Photo: Dominique Charriau
November 20, 2008 Where: With Stuart Townsend at the landmark Grand Opening of The Palm Resort in Dubai.  Photo: 2008 Getty Imag... November 20, 2008 Where: With Stuart Townsend at the landmark Grand Opening of The Palm Resort in Dubai.  Photo: 2008 Getty Images
November 15, 2008 Where: With John Galliano arrive at a Christian Dior & Chinese Artists event in China.  Photo: 2008 Getty ... November 15, 2008 Where: With John Galliano arrive at a Christian Dior & Chinese Artists event in China.  Photo: 2008 Getty Images
September 17, 2008 Where: At a screening of 'Battle In Seattle' in New York.  Photo: 2008 Getty Images
June 19, 2008 Where: At the Moscow International Film Festival in Russia.  Photo: 2008 Getty Images
June 1, 2008 Where: At the 17th Annual MTV Movie Awards in California.  Photo: 2008 Getty Images
July 2, 2007 Where: At the Christian Dior Fashion show in Paris.  Photo: 2007 Eric Ryan
May 1, 2006 Where: At the MET Presents Anglomania: The Costume Institute Benefit Gala in New York.  Photo: 2006 Getty Images
March 5, 2006 Where: At the 78th Annual Academy Awards in California.  Photo: 2006 Getty Images
February 19, 2006 Where: With Jake Gyllenhaal at The Orange British Academy Film Awards in London.  Photo: 2006 Getty Images
February 27, 2005 Where: At the 77th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood.  Photo: 2005 Getty Images
January 16, 2005 Where: At the 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverley Hills.  Photo: 2005 Getty Images
August 27, 2008 Where: At the premiere of 'The Burning Plain' in Venice.  Photo: 2008 Lorenzo Santini
May 22, 2004 Where: At the screening of 'De-Lovely in Cannes. Photo: 2004 Getty Images
February 29, 2004 Where: At the 76th Annual Academy Awards in California.  Photo: This content is subject to copyright.
February 22, 2003 Where: At the 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.  Photo: 2004 Getty Images
2003 Where: At the World Premiere of 'Monster'in Hollywood.  Photo: This content is subject to copyright.
June 1, 2000 Where: At the Vanity Fair Oscar After-Party in Hollywood.  Photo: This content is subject to copyright.
January 23, 2000 Where: With Tom Cruise at the 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles.  Photo: This content is subject to cop... January 23, 2000 Where: With Tom Cruise at the 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles.  Photo: This content is subject to copyright.
December 2013 Where: At the premiere of 'Monster!' in New York.  Photo: This content is subject to copyright.
December 16, 1997 Where: At the 'Tomorrow Never Dies' premiere in New York.  Photo: This content is subject to copyright.
October 13, 1997 Where: At the 'Devil's Advocate' premiere in New York. Photo: This content is subject to copyright.
September 24, 1996 Where: At the '2 Days In The Valley' premiere in New York.  Photo: This content is subject to copyright.
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