Hollywood A-lister goes incognito in dark sunglasses and fedora as she jets out of Sydney
She's the Hollywood A-Lister who has been at the top of her game for nearly three decades.
The South-African born actress has received numerous accolades during her long and storied career, including an Academy Award and Golden Globe.
One of the highest paid actresses in the world, this star was also named by Time as one of the most influential people in the world.
Aside from her long filmography, the star has also forged a successful film production career with her company Denver and Delilah Productions.
She is also known for her activism during her time in the limelight, fighting for such causes women's rights, and against HIV /AIDS in Africa.
It's none other than Charlize Theron, who was spotted looking almost unrecognisable as she jetted out of Sydney on Friday.
Charlize Theron was spotted looking almost unrecognisable as she jetted out of Sydney on Friday
The Monster star, 49, has been in the country since February, shooting her upcoming film Apex.
Charlize appeared keen to make a discreet exit out of the country, arriving at Sydney Airport in a pair of dark sunglasses and a brown, wide-brimmed fedora.
She also cut quite the casual figure for her flight, rugging up with a blue denim jacket over a black hooded jumper.
Charlize matched this with a pair of loose fitting black track pants which she had rolled up to the ankle.
Proving that she can make any fashion trend chic, Charlize finished her ensemble with a pair of black strappy sandals that she wore with a pair of white socks.
She accessorised with a large patterned Isabel Marant tote bag.
Despite looking eager to board her flight, Charlize was spotted taking time to chat with staff as she made her way through the airport.
Charlize jetted into Australia in February alongside co-star Taron Egerton.
Charlize appeared keen to make a discreet exit out of the country, arriving at Sydney Airport in a pair of dark sunglasses and a brown, wide-brimmed fedora
She also cut quite the casual figure for her flight, rugging up with a blue denim jacket over a black hooded jumper
Charlize matched this with a pair of loose fitting black track pants which she had rolled up to the ankle
The pair are in Australia to work on Apex, a gripping thriller directed by Baltasar Kormákur.
The film, penned by Jeremy Robbins, is being described as 'Free Solo meets Silence of the Lambs'.
The story follows a rock climber who becomes the target of a terrifying hunt in the wild.
Theron, who is also producing the project through her new media company alongside producers Dawn Olmstead, Beth Kono, and AJ Dix, is no stranger to taking on physically demanding roles.
Joining forces with producers Ian Bryce, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and David Ready of Chernin Entertainment, as well as Kormákur's RVK Productions, Apex promises to deliver a nail-biting cinematic experience.
Egerton, best known for his breakout role in Kingsman: The Secret Service and its sequel, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, is stepping into another intense character.
The film marks a departure from his past performances, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
During her time Down Under, it wasn't all work for Charlize, who was seen with her two daughters, Jackson, 11, and August, seven, at Dua Lipa's Sydney show last month.
Proving that she can make almost any fashion trend chic, Charlize finished her ensemble with a pair of black strappy sandals that she wore with a pair of white socks
Despite looking eager to board her flight, Charlize was spotted taking time to chat with staff as she made her way through the airport
The Monster star, 49, has been in the country since February, shooting her upcoming film Apex
Charlize will reportedly move right into production for the epic fantasy-action film The Odyssey, featuring a cast of big stars like Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o and Robert Pattinson, among others.
The mother of two will also star in the upcoming superhero film The Old Guard 2, which is set to drop on Netflix July 2.
Charlize first came to international prominence in the 1990s by playing lead roles in such Hollywood films as The Devil's Advocate (1997), Mighty Joe Young (1998) and The Cider House Rules (1999).
She went on to receive critical acclaim for her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster (2003), for which she won the Best Actress Oscar, earning her the distinction of being the first South African to win an Academy Award for acting.
Theron's acting resume in film includes The Italian Job (2003), Hancock (2008), Young Adult (2011), Prometheus (2012), Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Atomic Blonde (2017), Tully (2018), Bombshell (2019), The Old Guard (2020), as well as Fast & Furious installments The Fate of the Furious (2017), F9 (2021) and FX (2023).
She has also produced numerous films, many of which she had a starring role, such as The Burning Plain (2008), Dark Places (2015) and Long Shot (2019).
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