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Jan 13, 2008, 11:30 GMT

Charlize Theron's ballet ambition

Charlize Theron dreamt of becoming a "ballet dancer". Charlize Theron - © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Charlize Theron - © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Charlize Theron - © Albert L. Ortega / PR PhotosThe Oscar-winning actress was desperate to dance for a living until a back injury wrecked her hopes.She said: "I wanted to be a ballet dancer throughout my childhood. That was my dream, but I had to give up ballet when I was 18 because I injured my back. That was the very worst moment of my career."The 'Monster' star has also revealed she will always put her personal life ahead of her film career.She said: "My personal life comes first. I have beautiful people in my life like my boyfriend Stuart and my mother."My job is a gift that comes second. I don't want to lie on my deathbed and regret that I made work the most important thing."Charlize has been in a relationship with Irish actor Stuart Townsend since the pair met on the set of the movie 'Trapped' in 2002.(C) BANG Media International

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