20 Things You Didn't Know About Charlize Theron
16. She Wisely Avoided Being Typecast Early
Her early career in modeling taught her a few things about the industry at a young age, so when she started getting offered parts in Hollywood, she already had a keen understanding of what men wanted out of their female actresses. As a result, Crosby didn't remain her agent long.
She fired him after she got tired of being offered roles clearly based on her physical appearance - roles not dissimilar to the leads in Species and Showgirls.