Her story has inspired myriad books and articles, as well as the 2003 movie monster, for which charlize theron won an academy award. Dear dawn is wuornoss autobiography culled from her tenyear death row correspondence with beloved childhood friend dawn botkins. Christina ricci plays selby wall, wuornos friend in the movie, a. Actress charlize theron unveils stars joining her fight on. Aileen carol lee wuornos pralle was an american serial killer and prostitute who murdered. Aileen wuornos female serial killer murdermurdermurder. Theron has also had personal experience with domestic violence. Critics have universally praised charlize therons performance in monster,and the praise, for once, is astonishingly deserved. Based on the life of aileen wuornos, a daytona beach prostitute who became a serial killer. There have been few female serial killers, but aileen wuornos, who was executed in 2002, was a remarkable. Charlize theron simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Monster by patty jenkins charlize theron, christina ricci. Monster 2003 is a biographical crime drama about serial killer aileen wuornos, a former prostitute who was executed in 2002 for killing seven men in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The film earned theron an academy award for best actress. With charlize theron, christina ricci, bruce dern, lee tergesen. Christina ricci plays selby wall, wuornos friend in the movie, a character based on a reallife woman named tyria. My true story by aileen wuornos, christopher berry. This 2003 dark crime drama tells the story of serial killer aileen wuornos charlize theron, a hard nosed prostitute who was executed in florida in 2002 for killing six men in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Later that year, theron played aileen wuornos, one of the most famous female serial killers in history. Decca aitkenhead on monster the new film by patty jenkins. The gorgeous star of the italian job and the cider house rules vanishes into the character of aileen wuornos, a reallife serial killer and prostitute who murdered at. What charlize theron achieves in patty jenkins monster isnt a performance but an embodiment.
Jan 01, 2004 film beauty theron transforms into monster in monster, charlize theron portrays aileen wuornos, a serial killer executed in 2002 for mudering six men. Rank charlize therons 10 best movies may 02, 2018 eager to display more of her dramatic range after a series of projects that were often content to take advantage of her striking looks, theron helped produce and underwent a physical transformation to star in monster, a look at the reallife murders perpetrated by serial killer aileen wuornos. Theron was then recognized worldwide as a great actress. Wuornos was played by charlize theron, and her lover, selby wall, was played by christina ricci wuornos lovers name was actually tyria moore, but her character. However, the character of aileen lee wuornos charlize theron is based on the reallife serial killer of the same name. More of a monster than hollywood could picture the. She is the recipient of several accolades, including an academy award, a golden globe award, an american cinematheque award, and the silver bear for best actress.
Charlize theron gained 30 pounds for monster, the movie role that showed audiences theron was far more than a pretty face. Aileen wuornos female serial killer depicted by academy award winning charlize theron in the 2003 movie monster, aileen wuornos is americas most notorious female serial killer. In monster 2003, theron portrayed serial killer aileen wuornos, a former prostitute who was executed in florida in 2002 for killing six men she was not tried for a seventh murder in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Told in her own words, this is the story of serial killer aileen wuornos, w.
But until now, wuornoss uncensored voice has never been heard. Charlize theron to star in netflix series mindhunter with. The glamorous theron underwent an astounding metamorphosis to play aileen wuornos, the infamous florida prostitute executed for the murders of seven men. Actress charlize theron, 43, was the epitome of glamour and talent when she received her oscar for her portrayal of aileen wuornos in 2003s monster.
For charlize theron, the love scenes with christina ricci were the easy part. South african actress charlize theron won an academy award for her portrayal of aileen wuornos in monster. Did patty jenkins or charlize theron ever meet wuornos. The gorgeous star of the italian job and the cider house rules vanishes into the character of aileen wuornos, a reallife serial killer and prostitute who murdered at least seven men in florida. Monster by aileen wuornos, 9781844542376, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. How david fincher nailed mindhunter, from charlize theron to jonathan groff. Charlize theron and patty jenkins at an event for monster 2003 charlize theron and patty jenkins in. She is based on the real life serial killer with the same name and backstory.
Charlize theron the italian job trapped explodes in a magnetic oscarwinning best actress 2003 performance as convicted killer aileen wuornos. Comparisons between scenes from the movie monster 2003 with the real events from the life of aileen wuornos. Wuornos had a difficult and cruel childhood plagued by abuse and drug use in michigan. For the fictional characters nathan and garland wuornos, see list of haven characters. Shes pairing with director david fincher for the drama series mindhunter based on the 1996 book co. Monster aileen wuornos charlize theron this crime drama is based on a true life female serial killer, aileen wuornos, a role undertaken in truly amazing fashion by charlize theron more renowned for her decorative attributes than her method acting. Wuornos was a florida prostitute who lived a life of abuse, neglect and poverty. A dark tale based on the true story of aileen wuornos, one of americas first female serial killers. My true story by aileen wuornos, christopher berrydee. Theron who began her career as a model in her native south africa before coming to the u. Charlize theron as aileen wuornos in monster p atty jenkins was in her first year at college when aileen wuornos went on trial for the murder of seven men. It chronicles wuornos story from childhood until her first murder conviction. This documentary raises a number of questions about official corruption whether in fact aileen is a serial killer at all or if that label is just a commercial means of selling aileen wuornos and her story.
Monster told in her own words, this is the story of serial killer aileen wuornos, who was portrayed in an oscarwinning performance by charlize theron in the film monster. Film beauty theron transforms into monster in monster, charlize theron portrays aileen wuornos, a serial killer executed in 2002 for mudering six men. The star score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies based on box office in the current year and two preceding years. Jan 19, 2004 it features a golden globenominated performance by charlize theron as wuornos. Charlize theron, 43, reveals she almost turned down her oscar. May 30, 2019 actress charlize theron, 43, was the epitome of glamour and talent when she received her oscar for her portrayal of aileen wuornos in 2003s monster. See more ideas about aileen wuornos, serial killers and true crime. One of 2003s most remarkable movies, monster is distinguished by charlize therons oscarwinning performance. She became a prostitute by the age of thirteen, the same year she became pregnant. She simply asks that we witness the womans final desperate attempt to be a better person than her fate intended. It features a golden globenominated performance by charlize theron as wuornos. Charlize theron won an oscar for her performance as aileen wuornos in monster, but what are. Critics have universally praised charlize theron s performance in monster,and the praise, for once, is astonishingly deserved.
There have been few female serial killers, but aileen wuornos, who was executed in 2002, was a remarkable example of this rare breed of death row inmate. Rank charlize therons 10 best movies female serial killer depicted by academy award winning charlize theron in the 2003 movie monster, aileen wuornos is americas most notorious female serial killer. It stars charlize theron as wuornos, a performance that earned theron an. The true story of serial killer aileen wuornos who was convicted of luring men to their death and eventually executed in 2002. Theron can speak three languages, her first being afrikaans. How david fincher nailed mindhunter, from charlize theron. The 2003 film monster chronicles wuornos story from childhood until her first. When charlize theron mined a deep well of darkness to take. Charlize theron produced the film and played the role of aileen wuornos. Told in her own words, this is the story of serial killer aileen wuornos, who was portrayed in an oscarwinning performance by charlize theron in the film monster. Shes blonde, skinny and sexy but actress charlize theron has transformed herself for the role of her career. Feb 06, 2020 if your name is aileen wuornos, your life is also an open book, though not for the same reasons. The aileen wuornos story 1992 starred jean smart as aileen. The 44yearold won an academy award for her role in the 2003 movie monster, in which she played serial killer aileen wuornos, who came from a background of violence and abuse.
In 1989, she was working as a prostitute and finally makes a friend when she meets and begins a relationship with a young woman. Charlize theron in monster, left, and aileen wuornos. Charlize therons weight gain for aileen wuornos, the real life serial killer she portrayed, showed how committed she was to the role and her position as an actress in hollywood. Aileen carol wuornos, also better known as aileen wuornos, is one of the two main protagonists her being the protagonist villain of the 2003 live action film monster. The theatrical film monster 2003, starred charlize theron as wuornos. Wuornos, who was executed in 2002, was the subject of monster, and therons work in the film was heavily praised by critics, including roger ebert, who considered it one of the greatest performances in the history of cinema. The film picks up the story after aileen moved from michigan to florida, and meets misfit and troubled loner selby wall christina ricci. There have been few female serial killers, but aileen wuornos, who was executed in 2002, was a remarkable example of. Serial killer aileen wuornos was sexually abused and thrown out of her home as a teen. Synopsis aileen wuornos was executed in florida, on the 9th of october, 2002 at the age of 46. Theron deservedly won the best actress oscar for her portrayal of serial killer aileen wuornos. Monster is based on the original screenplay by director patty jenkins.
I can not recall a performance, male or female, with such raw intensity. For those who may not know, monster is the true story of aileen wuornos, a florida prostitute who was executed a couple of years ago for killing men that picked her up on the highway. Feb 07, 2004 shes blonde, skinny and sexy but actress charlize theron has transformed herself for the role of her career. Told in her own words, this is the story of serial killer aileen wuornos, who was portrayed in an oscarwinning performance by charlize theron in the film. She won an academy award for her role in the movie monster. With 7 murder victims she was sentenced to death and executed in 2002. Charlize theron born 7 august 1975 is a south africanamerican actress. If your name is aileen wuornos, your life is also an open book, though not for the same reasons. Real aileen wuornos charlize theron monster movie true story. Monster audiobook by aileen wuornos, christopher berry dee. Actress charlize theron, often known for a glamorous screen.
Told in her own words, the story of serial killer aileen wuornos, who was portrayed in an oscarwinning performance by charlize theron in the film monster. My true story and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. At the age of 28 she starred in the film monster, based on the life of aileen wuornos. Her performance as murderer aileen wuornos has brought her acclaim, a golden globe.
Jun 04, 2018 how david fincher nailed mindhunter, from charlize theron to jonathan groff. With courage, art and charity, she empathizes with aileen wuornos, a damaged woman who committed seven murders. Every other aspect of playing homeless serial killer aileen wuornos in the film monster was extremely hard. Aileen carol wuornos monster killed at least 6 victims between 1989 and 1990. It stars charlize theron as wuornos, a performance that earned theron an academy award for best actress. Monster is a 2003 biographical crime drama film written and directed by patty jenkins. At age 15, her mother fatally shot her alcoholic father as he threatened the family in a drunken rage. Theron has already picked up the golden globe for monster, and id. Aileen carol wuornos an american serial killer who killed strangers, all men, along florida highways over months while worki killer. The film is about serial killer aileen wuornos, a former street prostitute who murdered her seven male clients between 1989 and 1990 and was executed in florida in 2002. Actress charlize theron underwent quite a drastic transformation to play the part of serial killer aileen wuornos.
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