South African-born film actress Charlize Theron has settled a lawsuit brought against her by the Swiss luxury watch company Raymond Weil. The New York Daily News said the suit was settled, but the terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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By STEPHEN SCHAEFER Charlize Theron, ranked among the most beautiful actresses in the world, downplays any connection between the less-than-glam roles she's become known for.

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Charlize Theron has an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild award. Now she's Esquire magazine's "sexiest woman alive." Past winners of the title include Jessica Biel, Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson. The issue featuring Theron hits newsstands Oct. 16.