{"id":2386975,"date":"2026-04-24T06:18:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T06:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2386975"},"modified":"2026-04-24T06:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T06:18:45","slug":"charlize-theron-goes-shirtless-with-a-pleated-collar-at-the-red-carpet-premiere-of-apex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/charlize-theron-goes-shirtless-with-a-pleated-collar-at-the-red-carpet-premiere-of-apex\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlize Theron Goes Shirtless with a Pleated Collar at the Red Carpet Premiere of \u201cApex\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Charlize Theron ditched her shirt for the red carpet premiere of her upcoming Netflix action thriller, <em>Apex<\/em>, in New York City<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The actress wore a look by Dior consisting of an open blazer and a white pleated collar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Apex<\/em> arrives on the streamer on Friday, April 24<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/charlize-theron\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Charlize Theron;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Charlize Theron<\/a> is making a statement on the red carpet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Wednesday, April 22, the actress, 50, attended the New York City premiere of her upcoming Netflix action thriller, <em>Apex<\/em>, at the Paris Theatre while wearing an eye-catching look by Dior.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Theron, who has served as an ambassador for Dior for two decades as the face of <em>J&#8217;adore<\/em> fragrance, wore an unfastened Dior Winter 2026 black wool jacket with no shirt or bra underneath. She paired the top with trousers and a contrasting white pleated collar that featured dramatic ties draping past her waist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She completed her look with Dior Fine Jewelry and a bold red lip.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Charlize Theron attends Netflix&#8217;s &#8220;Apex&#8221; New York Premiere on April 22, 2026<br \/>Credit: Mike Coppola\/WireImage<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In 2024, Theron became the first Dior ambassador for high jewelry and skin care.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIt\u2019s exciting to start this chapter in a longstanding partnership with Dior. Over the past 20 years, it\u2019s been an honor to collaborate creatively with the house as the face of J\u2019adore,\u201d Theron said in a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/fashion-news\/designer-luxury\/dior-charlize-theron-brand-ambassador-jewelry-skin-care-1236387211\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:statement;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">statement<\/a> at the time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Her Dior premiere look is one of three ensembles Theron has worn so far to promote <em>Apex<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <em>Odyssey<\/em> actress shared content of her busy day in New York filled with press runs and tagged her designer looks on Instagram Stories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For her first stop at the <em>Today <\/em>show, Theron wore a ribbed set by Ala\u00efa. Her sleeveless high-neck fitted top was neatly tucked into a matching midi skirt with ruffled layers. Theron finished her look with mesh pumps strapped at her ankles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Theron also wore a relaxed Bottega Veneta Fall 2026 set that also included a skirt before switching into an all-black look with a lace bra for <em>The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon<\/em>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Charlize Theron is seen in Midtown on April 22, 2026 in New York CityCredit: TheStewartofNY\/GC Images; Aeon\/GC Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/L2O6wp1DWolcFkIA8MoskA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/45579bcc226176178214368e5937c903\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Charlize Theron is seen in Midtown on April 22, 2026 in New York City<br \/>Credit: TheStewartofNY\/GC Images; Aeon\/GC Images<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the film, Theron plays Sasha, a grieving woman seeking solace in the Australian wilderness only to become caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a serial killer (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/taron-egerton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Taron Egerton;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Taron Egerton<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While on the red carpet at the <em>Apex <\/em>premiere, Theron tells PEOPLE she was inspired by her character\u2019s \u201ctenacity\u201d and \u201cgrit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cShe\u2019s resilient,\u201d she says of Sasha. \u201cShe\u2019s a true survivor. I think she\u2019s scrappy and I like scrappy people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/strong><\/a><strong> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">PEOPLE also spoke to Theron ahead of the New York premiere about how she combined extreme sports and fight choreography for the Baltasar Korm\u00e1kur-directed action thriller.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;In this case, I was climbing a lot. I was climbing pretty much every day,&#8221; <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/charlize-theron-taron-egerton-apex-first-look-photos-exclusive-11869550\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:she told PEOPLE;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">she told PEOPLE<\/a> in December. &#8220;And when I got to Australia I was kayaking a lot. That&#8217;s a massive workout. I was just getting a strong as I could because I climb all of the actual mountains in the movie. I&#8217;m climbing all of it \u2014 and I&#8217;m climbing it barefoot on my own raw feet.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Apex<\/em> arrives on Netflix on Friday, April 24. She also plays the nymph Calypso in Christopher Nolan&#8217;s adaptation of <em>The Odyssey<\/em>, which hits theaters on July 17.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/charlize-theron-goes-shirtless-open-blazer-ruff-choker-red-carpet-premiere-apex-11956567\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:People;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW Charlize Theron ditched her shirt for the red carpet premiere of her upcoming Netflix action thriller, Apex, in New York City The actress wore a look by Dior consisting of an open blazer and a white pleated collar. 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