Caine gives Theron advice

Veteran actor Michael Caine has given Hollywood actress Charlize Theron advice about making movies - she must not allow her serious roles to bring her down.

The 'Monster' star is known for choosing gritty roles with serious storylines - most recently starring in 'In The Valley Of Elah' as a female detective facing discrimination in war-torn Iraq.

And Theron, 32, insists it was Caine who told her she needed to make sure she enjoyed her work - for the sake of her sanity.

She says: "I remember him (Michael Caine) saying, 'I've worked on so many movies and I probably don't even remember all of the titles but I can tell you specific memories of the experience that will stay with me forever.'

"People always say: 'How can you have a good time, given the subject matter?' and I say, 'You have to. It's the only way you can stay healthy."