9. Aileen Wuornos – Charlize Theron in ‘Monster’
Charlize Theron’s chilling performance as serial killer Aileen Wuornos in ‘Monster’ (2003) won her the Best Actress Oscar. Theron’s complete physical and psychological transformation distinguished her portrayal, making it one of cinema’s most unflinching depictions of a real-life criminal. This role is often compared to other true-crime dramas for its intensity. Learn about Wuornos at Biography.com.
