Oscar winner Charlize Theron received a career tribute from her famous peers at the 33rd American Cinematheque Award Presentation in Beverly Hills on Friday.
Two of the South African 44-year-old’s former co-stars – Long Shot’s Seth Rogen and Gringo’s David Oyelowo – dropped to one knee in reverence as they posed with her trophy.
For the esteemed honor, the Addams Family actress vamped it up in a perforated black leather gown and heels selected by stylist Leslie Fremar.
This is your life! Oscar winner Charlize Theron received a career tribute from her famous peers at the 33rd American Cinematheque Award Presentation in Beverly Hills on Friday
Queen! Two of the South African 44-year-old’s former co-stars – Long Shot’s Seth Rogen (L) and Gringo’s David Oyelowo (R) – dropped to one knee in reverence
The fishnet-inspired backless creation revealed the outline of Charlize’s famously long legs.
Theron debuted a new shade courtesy of colorist Tracey Cunningham and hairstylist Adir Abergel swept back her pixie cut in order to pump up the volume.
Make-up artist Kate Lee defined the Golden Globe winner’s dark brows and outlined her pink pout for the star-studded ceremony.
It was reportedly a unanimous decision by board members of the non-profit LA cultural organization to honor the former ballerina for her consistent work.
Esteemed honor: The Addams Family actress vamped it up in a perforated black leather gown and heels selected by stylist Leslie Fremar
‘New color!’ Theron debuted a new shade courtesy of colorist Tracey Cunningham and hairstylist Adir Abergel swept back her pixie cut in order to pump up the volume
Ready for her close-up! Make-up artist Kate Lee defined the Golden Globe winner’s dark brows and outlined her pink pout for the star-studded ceremony
Center stage: It was reportedly a unanimous decision by board members of the non-profit LA cultural organization to honor the former ballerina for her consistent work
Audiences can next catch Charlize as former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly for Bombshell, which hits US theaters December 20 and UK theaters January 24.
Director Jay Roach spoke about Theron’s transformation (eight prosthetic pieces) courtesy of special effects make-up artist Kazu Hiro and dialect coach Carla Meyer.
The Roger Ailes-inspired sexual harassment drama also features Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, John Lithgow, Kate McKinnon, Malcolm McDowell, and Connie Britton.
Twilight alum Kristen Stewart lead the celebrity revelers honoring the Dior brand ambassador for her acting and producing projects.
Wow! Audiences can next catch Charlize as former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly for Bombshell, which hits US theaters December 20 and UK theaters January 24
Eight prosthetic pieces! Director Jay Roach spoke about Theron’s transformation courtesy of special effects make-up artist Kazu Hiro and dialect coach Carla Meyer
Excited? The Roger Ailes-inspired sexual harassment drama also features Nicole Kidman (M), Margot Robbie (R), Allison Janney, John Lithgow, Kate McKinnon, and Malcolm McDowell
‘Allow me to fall at your feet. This person’s ability and strength blows my f***ing hair back. She scares me when she wants to,’ the 29-year-old César Award winner said onstage the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
‘I would follow her into battle and I hope to. I support her cause. I trust her.’
It’s been seven years since Charlize and Kristen co-starred in Snow White and the Huntsman, which was overshadowed by Stewart’s affair with director Rupert Sanders.
Theron’s rumored ex-boyfriend Seth MacFarlane also gushed about her at the film festivities.
‘I would follow her into battle and I hope to. I support her cause. I trust her’: Twilight alum Kristen Stewart lead the celebrity revelers honoring the Dior brand ambassador
The 29-year-old César Award winner said onstage the Beverly Hilton Hotel: ‘Allow me to fall at your feet. This person’s ability and strength blows my f***ing hair back. She scares me when she wants to’
Poisoned apple: It’s been seven years since Charlize and Kristen co-starred in Snow White and the Huntsman, which was overshadowed by Stewart’s affair with director Rupert Sanders
‘Who wouldn’t find this woman outrageously compelling?’ the 46-year-old Family Guy creator marveled.
‘Her acting chops are only matched by her kindness and her professional altruism, and I will always be in her debt.’
In 2014, the Africa Outreach Project founder acted in the Oscar-nominated funnyman’s second feature directorial effort, A Million Ways to Die in the West.
‘Who wouldn’t find this woman outrageously compelling?’ Theron’s rumored ex-boyfriend Seth MacFarlane also gushed about her at the film festivities
The 46-year-old Family Guy creator marveled: ‘Her acting chops are only matched by her kindness and her professional altruism, and I will always be in her debt’
Love interest: In 2014, the Africa Outreach Project founder acted in the Oscar-nominated funnyman’s second feature directorial effort, A Million Ways to Die in the West
