Watch: Charlize Theron Talks Plastic Surgery Rumors: "Bitch, I'm Just Aging!"Beneath Charlize Theron's tough exterior lies a big heart. The 50-year-old has played some stony characters throughout her career, from post-apocalyptic soldier Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road to serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster. As a result, people often make assumptions about her personality. "It's funny because people think I'm a tough b---h," Charlize told the New York Times in an article published April 18.