Charlize Theron's First Job: Singing for Cheap Jewelry

Charlize Theron: Oscar-winning actress, world-class beauty, potty mouth, 'Star Wars' geek and panhandler? Apparently. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Theron -- who gives one of the year's best performances in 'Young Adult' -- revealed that when she was a child growing up in South Africa, she would often head to the town square to sing for rand. "I would [...] sing for 50 rand," she said. "I'd sing so I could go and buy cheap jewelry. I didn't look for something to do, I just went out and sang." Probably better than selling candy bars. Theron stars in 'Young Adult,' which is out in theaters now. [via WSJ] Best Performances of 2011 11. Uggie, 'The Artist'10. Corey Stoll, 'Midnight in Paris'9. Ryan Gosling, 'Drive'8. Kristen Wiig, 'Bridesmaids'7. Michelle Williams, 'My Week With Marilyn'6. Meryl Streep, 'The Iron Lady'5. Michael Fassbender, 'Shame'4. Albert Brooks, 'Drive'3. Charlize Theron, 'Young Adult'2. Brad Pitt, 'Moneyball'1. Rooney Mara, 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook