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Theron's speedy martial arts expertise

Oscar-winner Charlize Theron has been hailed as a martial arts expert after quickly picking up fighting skills while playing an assassin in her new sci-fi movie Aeon Flux.

Sun, 11 Dec, 2005 - 18:15

Oscar-winner Charlize Theron has been hailed as a martial arts expert after quickly picking up fighting skills while playing an assassin in her new sci-fi movie Aeon Flux.

Theron was reportedly 14 kilograms (30 pounds) overweight after playing serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster and had no martial arts experience.

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