Charlize Theron Battles in New York

Charlize Theron looks elegant in red Dior for the Battle In Seattle screening at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City on Wednesday.

The 33-year-old actress made a guest appearance on The View earlier this week to promote Battle in Seattle, which was directed by Stuart Townsend.

“This is a great night for him,” Charlize told ET. “This took like five or six years of his life.”

As for joining the project, Charlize admitted, “I didn’t want to come across too desperate, so I tried to be subtle to [land my part].”

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