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Charlize Theron\u2019s best movies<\/a> see her portraying a lot of tough characters. From a professional safecracker in The Italian Job to a rock climber in the 2026 Netflix release<\/a> Apex, Theron has plenty of experience playing disciplined individuals. However, as superhuman as she may seem at times, she is still a mortal. However, Matt Damon’s story about Theron acting through a \u201c30-to-40-mile-an-hour wind\u201d for The Odyssey still proves the sheer amount of toughness she has.<\/p>\n Part of Christopher Nolan\u2019s The Odyssey<\/a> was shot at a Moroccan beach known for windsurfing and kite boarding and, as a result, there were some rough conditions. Damon, who spoke with Elle<\/a> for Theron’s cover story, said she was able to endure filming in the sandy location, though. And, based on his description of the shoot, I’m not sure I could’ve handled it:<\/p>\n She had to do these scenes that were already challenging with a 30- to 40-mile-an-hour wind ripping sand into her eyes. She\u2019s just a boss, though. The grips were trying to hold screens over, anything that we could do so that we could shoot. But even with all that stuff, she was in massive discomfort, and you wouldn\u2019t know it from seeing the movie.<\/p>\n That\u2019s wild! Just the mere fact that Theron was even able to withstand filming while the sandy wind blew across her face is really impressive. My eyes sting just thinking about that stuff blowing in my own face. What’s also surreal to note is that this instance of \u201cmassive discomfort\u201d barely even holds a candle to other precarious moments the Oscar winner has had on movie sets.<\/p>\n Over the years, Theron has suffered \u201ca lot\u201d of injuries <\/a>while filming her movies. Just recently for Apex, she \u201cslammed\u201d into a wall,<\/a> broke some toes, and jacked up her elbow. She also had to endure harsh cold weather for Mad Max: Fury Road<\/a>, and she cracked her teeth on the set of Atomic Blonde<\/a>. If Theron isn’t a serious trooper, than I don’t know who is.<\/p>\n Theron plays the Calypso in The Odyssey, and she said filming under the harsh, windy conditions was \u201cbrutal.\u201d Despite that, she didn’t find it to be a negative experience. In fact, she said it was a great way to explore the location her character originated in. By playing the mythical nymph, Theron got to share some solid screen time with Damon (as Odysseus), who she previously starred alongside in The Legend of Bagger Vance. Damon went on to share more about why he was impressed by Theron:<\/p>\n I\u2019ve known her for so long, and she is one of those people who won\u2019t complain, ever. And so, when she finally had to say, \u2018I literally\u2014I\u2019m so sorry, I can\u2019t keep my eyes open,\u2019 she was angry. I think that was probably tougher on her than anything. And I\u2019m like, \u2018Charlize, no human being could keep their eyes open, this is ridiculous. Why didn\u2019t you say something earlier?\u2019 That\u2019s her. She is seriously tough.<\/p>\n Now, that\u2019s admirable. While it\u2019s understandable that the Monster star was trying to tough it out through the sandy winds, I\u2019m glad she eventually expressed how uncomfortable she was. After all, everyone has their limits. However, I still give Theron credit for pushing through every obstacle, and I’m hopeful that’ll translate into a strong performance in this latest Christopher Nolan movie.<\/p>\n