CHARLIZE GOES ATOMIC

Oscar winner Charlize Theron explodes into action in the thriller Atomic Blonde, in theaters July 28, as a lethal British assassin sent to Berlin during the Cold War on a daring mission. Here are five facts about the South African– born actress, 41. She grew up on a farm with a “best friend” named Bok—her pet goat.

“Really nerdy glasses” made her the target of bullies in school.

She pursued a ballet career but quit after a knee injury.

Will Smith accidentally punched her in the face on the set of 2000’s The Legend of Bagger Vance while showing off his moves for his next film, 2001’s Ali.

She struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder.