According to ITV, the star of the film Monster threw a Hollywood bash to raise money for children in her native country.
The star’s African Outreach program raised over $140,000 that evening. The event was attended by several celebrities including Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan and Tom Hanks. Regarding her charity work, Theron said, "It’s my home, it’s in my blood, it’s who I am and you can’t change that."
Theron, 31, was recognised with the LA Film Festival’s Spirit of Independance award for her diverse roles in films.