Aileen Wuornos – Charlize Theron
Patty Jenkins’ directorial debut Monster featured South African actress Charlize Theron as the notorious serial killer Aileen Wournos. To resemble her character, Theron had to change her appearance completely. She shaved her eyebrows, wore dentures, and had tattoos applied to her skin, giving herself a more weathered look. Lastly, she gained 30 pounds for the role.
Charlize won an Oscar for her accurate portrayal of Aileen, saying, “I wanted to get to a place where I felt closer to how Aileen was living. I didn’t want to look at my body and see my natural muscle.”