Charlize Theron has revealed she used to have to get directors drunk to get films roles. The Oscar-winning actress is now an established Hollywood star, but when she fist moved to Los Angeles she insists many people were reluctant to hire her. Theron claims she only got her role in 'The Yards' alongside Mark Wahlberg and Joaquin Phoenix because she softened-up director James Gray over a few drinks. She said: "I got him drunk - that's when my manipulation really works well." Meanwhile, Theron has confessed that some of her films are so bad she has felt suicidal after finishing them. The 31-year-old star won the 2004 Best Actress Oscar for her gripping portrayal of serial-killer Aileen Wuornos in 'Monster'. Although the South African star had a good feeling the movie, directed by Patty Jenkins, would be a success, she admits she has often chosen bad projects and felt the consequences.

She said: "There was nothing Patty had done to convince me she was a good director. I just had a feeling. But I have been wrong before. Very wrong. I've been in situations when I've said to myself, 'Can I have a rope please? Or some blades?'"