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Charlize Theron celebrates The Odyssey milestone while raising funds for Africa

Charlize Theron attended a block party at Universal Pictures to celebrate the studio's new box office record and discuss fundraising efforts for her foundation in Southern Africa.

Charlize Theron on ‘The Odyssey’ Becoming Universal’s Highest-Grossing Movie and Raising Millions to Fight Femicide in Africa With CTAOP
File photo Charlize Theron on ‘The Odyssey’ Becoming Universal’s Highest-Grossing Movie and Raising Millions to Fight Femicide in Africa With CTAOP Photo: Variety

Box office record achieved

Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey has become Universal Pictures highest-grossing movie of all time. The project earned $1.68 billion at the box office and counting last week. Charlize Theron stars in two of the studio top ten movies including this release.

Fundraising event details

Theron hosted her sixth annual block party on the Universal backlot to support the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Program. The foundation works to strengthen health and safety for youth in Southern Africa. Guests included January Jones, Nick Kroll, NBCUniversal chairman Donna Langley, and other industry figures.

Future franchise plans

Theron is expected to reprise her role as Cipher in the final Fast and Furious installment. Vin Diesel made a declaration regarding the upcoming project during recent interviews. The actor expressed gratitude for the support she has received throughout her career.

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