Movies
Theron gets Spirit of Independence award
Published Sunday, Jul 2 2006, 16:37 BST | By Matthew Houghton
Hollywood star Charlize Theron has picked up the 'Spirit of Independence' award at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
The Oscar-winning actress is only the second person to receive the prize, introduced last year to "recognise an individual for his or her commitment to artistic independence in film". George Clooney won it in 2005.
According to the BBC a spokesperson for Independent Film, the non-profit organisation behind the annual festival, said "What we love about her is she's made interesting choices."
Theron commented, "I think the biggest misconception about independent film-making is that if you do those movies, you'll always be thought of as that kind of actor.
"If anything, I hope to have that kind of career, where you can go back and forth and do different things."
The Oscar-winning actress is only the second person to receive the prize, introduced last year to "recognise an individual for his or her commitment to artistic independence in film". George Clooney won it in 2005.
According to the BBC a spokesperson for Independent Film, the non-profit organisation behind the annual festival, said "What we love about her is she's made interesting choices."
Theron commented, "I think the biggest misconception about independent film-making is that if you do those movies, you'll always be thought of as that kind of actor.
"If anything, I hope to have that kind of career, where you can go back and forth and do different things."
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