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Cameron Diaz

Cameron Michelle Diaz (born August 30, 1972) is an American actress. Known for her work in both comedy and drama, her films have grossed over $3 billion in the U.S. box-office. Diaz established herself as a sex symbol and one of Hollywood's most bankable stars, and in 2013 she was named the highest-paid actress over 40. She has received various accolades, including nominations for a BAFTA Award and four Golden Globe Awards.

Born in San Diego, California, Diaz was raised in Long Beach. While still in high school, she signed a modeling contract with Elite Model Management. She made her film debut at age 21 opposite Jim Carrey in the comedy The Mask (1994). Following a supporting role in the romantic comedy My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), she starred as the titular character in the Farrelly brothers' comedy There's Something About Mary (1998), which brought her increased fame and her first Golden Globe nomination. Her following two projectsTemplate:Em dashthe sports drama Any Given Sunday and Spike Jonze's fantasy film Being John Malkovich (both 1999)Template:Em dashlent Diaz a reputation as a dramatic actress.

Diaz received praise for her supporting roles in Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky (2001) and Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York (2002) and had greater commercial success in the action comedy Charlie's Angels (2000) and its 2003 sequel, as well as for voicing Princess Fiona in the Shrek franchise (2001–2010). Her subsequent films i

Cameron Diaz is an American actress who has appeared in over 40 films throughout the course of her career, which spans over two decades. Originally a model, Diaz made her film debut in the comedy The Mask (1994). Followed by supporting roles in several independent films and comedies, such as My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), she has the starring role of Mary in the hit comedy There's Something About Mary (1998), which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy or Musical. She was subsequently cast in Spike Jonze's surrealist fantasy film Being John Malkovich (1999), which earned her a second Golden Globe nomination, and in Oliver Stone's sports drama Any Given Sunday (1999).

Diaz would continue appearing in high-profile films in the early-2000s such as Charlie's Angels (2000) and its sequel, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), as well as voicing Princess Fiona in the Shrek franchise (2001– present). She would gain two additional Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky (2001) and Martin Scorsese's period film Gangs of New York (2002).

In the late-2000s and early-2010s, Diaz continued to star in numerous comedies such as What Happens in Vegas (2008), Bad Teacher (2011), and What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012). She also starred in the psychological horror film The Box (2009) and the big-budget action film The Green Hornet (2011). Diaz had a supporting role in Ridley Scott's crime thriller The Counselor (2013), followed by a lead role in the comedy Sex Tape (2014) and the musical-comedy Annie (2014), an adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name. After her appearance in Annie, Diaz announced in 2018 that she had formally retired from acting. In 2025, she came out of retirement to join the Netflix action-comedy Back in Action.

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Full name, Cameron Michelle Diaz; born August 30, 1972, in Long Beach (some sources say San Diego), CA; daughter of Emilio (an oil company foreman) and Billie (an import–export agent) Diaz. Education: Attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School; studied acting with John Kirby.

Addresses:Agent—Creative Artists Agency, 9830 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Artists Management Group, 9465 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 519, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Manager—The Firm, 1999 Century Park East, 18th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067. Publicist—Bragman/Nyman/Cafarelli, 9171 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Contact—Weschler & Associates, 955 South Carrillo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048.

Career: Actress and producer. Worked as a model, 1989–c. 1994; appeared in television commercials for Salon Selectives, 1994, and www.actgreen.com, 2003.

Awards, Honors: MTV Movie Award nominations, best dance sequence (with Jim Carrey), best breakthrough performance, and most desirable female, 1994, and named female star of tomorrow, National Theatre Owners Association, 1996, all for The Mask; ShoWest Award, female star of tomorrow, ShoWest Convention, 1996; Golden Satellite Award nomination, best supporting actress in a comedy or musical motion picture, Blockbuster Entertainment Award, favorite supporting actress in a comedy, 1997, ALMA Award, outstanding individual performance in a crossover role in a feature film, 1998, all for My Best Friend's Wedding; MTV Movie Award nomination (with Ewan McGregor), best dance sequence, 1997, for A Life Less Ordinary; Golden Globe Award nomination, best performance by an actress in a comedy or musical motion picture, American Comedy Award, funniest lead actress in a motion picture, ALMA Award, outstanding actress in a feature film in a crossover role, New York Film Critics Circle Award, best actress, Blockbuster Entertainment Award, favorite actress in a comedy, MTV

Perhaps no actress had a faster ride to the top than Cameron Diaz, who was launched into stardom with "The Mask" (1994), her first-ever onscreen performance. Though originally slated for a minor role, Diaz won over the movie's producers with her unique charm and looks, and took on the lead actress role with verve.

Though she followed up her success with a string of mediocre independent features like "Feeling Minnesota" (1996) and "A Life Less Ordinary" (1997), Diaz firmly established her bona fides with an exuberant co-starring role in "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997) that managed to pull the rug out from under the feet of star Julia Roberts. But it was "There's Something About Mary" (1998), the Farrelly Brothers' wildly successful gross out comedy, that cemented her status atop the A-list.

Despite success in mainstream features, she did broaden her horizons with challenging performances in "Being John Malkovich" (1999) and "Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her" (2000), two critically-lauded indies that allowed Diaz to display her strong acting chops. Easily fluctuating between the worlds of small-budget indies and major Hollywood blockbusters like "Charlie's Angels" (2001) and "Shrek 2" (2004), Diaz demonstrated that she was so much more than a pretty face.

Born Aug. 30, 1972 in San Diego, CA, Diaz was raised in Long Beach by her Cuban father, Emilio, a foreman for the Union Oil Company of California, and Billie, who worked for an exporter. Though she was an above average student at Los Cerritos Elementary School, she was more interested in roughhousing with the boys. By the time she reached Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Diaz was interested in football games and socking anyone who dared make fun of her thin frame.

At 16, she caught the eye of a fashion photographer while partying in Hollywood and soon found herself signing a contract with the Elite Model Management. Both her parents were supportive, though they asked Diaz to prom