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Fearless’ Charlize Theron Honoured By Hollywood

Charlize Theron was honoured by Hollywood Friday for a “fearless” career in which she tackled themes including sexual harassment long before the #MeToo movement up-ended the industry.

The 44-year-old South African Oscar-winner, who has often played down her flawless looks to win darker, more complex parts, collected the prestigious American Cinematheque Award at a Beverly Hills gala.

“I’m overwhelmed — I need a cocktail!” she told AFP as stars including Kristen Stewart, Seth Rogen, and David Oyelowo gathered to honour her career.

“These people who are here tonight have been with me through a lot of stuff.”

Theron won the

Hollywood actress Doris Day passes on at 97

Hollywood actress Doris Day passes on at 97

Hollywood super-actress, singer, and animal welfare activist Doris Day has died aged 97.

She was one of the biggest female stars of all time, and starred in films such as Calamity Jane and Pillow Talk and had a hit in 1956 with Que Sera, Sera.

Her screen partnership with Rock Hudson was one of the biggest box-office draws of the 1950s and ’60s.

She injured her right leg in a car accident in October 1937 which reduced her prospects as a professional dancer.

Details are yet to be revealed concerning the cause of her death.