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Charlize Theron

I grew up on Bette Davis movies, and Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe.

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Charlize Theron is saying that she was influenced by watching films starring Bette Davis, Marlene Dietrich, and Marilyn Monroe while growing up. These actresses shaped her understanding and appreciation of movies during her childhood.

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