Beautiful, talented AND a heart of gold: Humanitarian Charlize Theron dazzles at event for her African aids charity

By Alanah Eriksen

Last updated at 11:15 PM on 13th October 2011

She's not only one of the most beautiful woman in the world, as well as a talented actress.

But Charlize Theron also has a heart of gold, which she proved last night at an exhibition for her aids charity last night.

The South African beauty looked glamorous at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Hollywood in a black lacy Marchesa dress.

Committed to making a difference: Charlize Theron at the REACH: 24 Portraits By Randall Slavin event, which benefited her charity, The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project

The 36-year-old paired the above-the-knee number with a nude slip to protect her modesty and hed a tiny clutch.

Her trademark blonde hair was styled to the side and her make-up was minimal with just a hint of copper eyeshadow.

Humanitarian: Charlize, who is a United Nations Messenger of Peace, started her charity in 2007

Working hard: Charlize spoke at the event which showcased unseen work from Californian artist Randall Slavin, including photographs of Clint Eastwood, Bill Clinton and Pear Jam front man Eddie Vedder

The actress spoke at the event, called REACH: 24 Portraits by Randall Slavin, which showcased unseen work from the Californian artist.

Pieces included photos of Clint Eastwood, Bill Clinton, basketballer Kobe Bryant and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder.

The event benefited the United Nations Messenger of Peace's Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, which she started in 2007 with the help of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.

Actress Michelle Monaghan joined a host of stars at the event

Actress Jamie Chung poses at the cocktail party

Showing their support: Actresses Michelle Monaghan and Jamie Chung joined a host of stars at the event

It aims to reduce the spread of HIV and AIDS, as well as sexual violence among Africa's youth.

Fiery: Michelle went for a tousled look for her auburn waves

The actress was joined by a host of stars last night, including actresses Michelle Monaghan, Gabrielle Unio, Sanaa Lathan, Jamie Chung and comedian Sarah Silverman.
The charity's Twitter page showed the actress' admiration for the photographer yesterday.
'Thank you to @randallsslavin for his amazing work and every one for their support tonight,' it said.
'Full update tmrw with photos from the event!
Earlier, it had said: 'Everybody at CTAOP is getting excited about the event tonight! We'll be tweeting and posting photos this evening so stay tuned.'
Randall added: 'Just want 2 thank evryone who came out 2night 2 support me & @charlizeafrica at the @annenbergspace. twas an amazing night ill never forget.'
Singer Ciara, who was also at the event, tweeted: 'Perfect Night! Charlize’s event was beautiful! She was so sweet! It’s all about making a difference when we can!”
Randall's work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine and his work has appeared in GQ, Esquire and Rolling Stone.