HOLLYWOOD - Starry-eyed actress Charlize Theron was overjoyed to receive a place on theHollywood Walk of Fame--and the award lies just blocks away from the spot
where her stellar career kicked off.
Congratulated by family, friends and fans at the unveiling on Thursday ,
an emotional Theron recounted how she was discovered by an agent
while queuing at a bank on Hollywood Boulevard at age 18.
The Monster star had been encouraged to give up ballet and modeling to
pursue a film career in Los Angeles by her mother.
Theron, who was visibly moved at the ceremony, can't believe her good
fortune.
She said, "I had big dreams when I came here, but this is an incredibly
amazing gift ... two cherries on top of the cake."
But honorary Mayor of Hollywood Johnny Grant believes the honor is entirely
deserved. He joked, "I must admit just her presence here this morning gave my pacemaker
a vigorous jump-start."
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