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Monster (2003), directed by Patty Jenkins, stars Charlize Theron as Aileen Wuornos, a Florida sex worker convicted of murdering seven men between 1989 and 1990; Theron won the Academy Award for Best Actress.
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How much did Charlize Theron change for Monster?
Theron underwent extensive makeup and physical transformation to portray Aileen Wuornos. Her performance won the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Who is Selby Wall in Monster?
Selby Wall, played by Christina Ricci, is the film's fictionalized version of Wuornos's girlfriend Tyria Moore. The renamed character becomes central to the movie's depiction of Wuornos's desire for love and stability.
Does Monster portray all of Aileen Wuornos's killings?
The film dramatizes selected killings and the relationship that surrounds them rather than documenting every case in equal detail. Wuornos was convicted of six murders in Florida and said she killed seven men between 1989 and 1990.
Was Monster Patty Jenkins's first feature film?
Yes, Monster was Patty Jenkins's feature-directing debut. She later directed Wonder Woman, released in 2017.
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