20 Things You Didn't Know About Charlize Theron
10. She Angered FIFA
2009 saw a hiatus for the actress, only appearing in flashbacks in the post-apocalyptic drama The Road and lending her voice talent to Astro Boy. Beyond that, her public appearances that year were limited to attending a ceremony in Cape Town in December for the 2010 draw for the FIFA World Cup. During rehearsal, she jokingly drew an Ireland ball instead of France, referencing a handball controversy involving player Thierry Henry during a playoff match between the two countries.
John Oliver, noted soccer enthusiast, has spent more than one show discussing FIFA and their lack of sense of humour - not to mention the scandals surrounding the organization. Theron was a big fan of the Irish team, becoming so while dating Irish actor and Trapped co-star Stuart Townsend, and FIFA worried she would pull the same stunt during the live draw.
Alas, she did not, sparing her FIFA's wrath.