Cameron Diaz — Biography
Cameron Diaz is a prominent American actress known for her remarkable contributions to the film industry. Throughout her career, she has earned numerous accolades, including four nominations for Golden Globe Awards and a British Academy Film Award. By 2018, her films had garnered over $3 billion in revenue in the United States alone, positioning her as the fifth-highest-grossing actress at the domestic box office. Diaz carved out her identity as both a sex symbol and a commercially viable star through her roles in romantic and comedic films, earning the title of the highest-paid actress in Hollywood over 40 in 2013.
Born in San Diego, California, Diaz spent her formative years in Long Beach. While attending high school, she signed a modeling contract with Elite Model Management. At the age of 21, she made her film debut alongside Jim Carrey in the comedy The Mask (1994). After a supporting turn in the romantic comedy My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), Diaz gained further recognition for her lead role in the Farrelly brothers’ hit comedy There’s Something About Mary (1998), which established her as a star and earned her first Golden Globe nomination. Her reputation as a serious actress was bolstered by her appearances in the sports drama Any Given Sunday and Spike Jonze's fantasy film Being John Malkovich, both released in 1999.
Diaz shined in supporting roles in acclaimed films like Cameron Crowe’s Vanilla Sky (2001) and Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York (2002). Commercially, she achieved great success with the action comedy Charlie’s Angels (2000) and its sequel released in 2003, in addition to voicing Princess Fiona in the Shrek series from 2001 to 2010. Her diverse filmography continued with several comedies, including In Her Shoes (2005), The Holiday (2006), What Happens in Vegas (2008), Knight and Day (2010), The Green Hornet (2011), and Bad Teacher (2011).
In 2014, Diaz starred in three films that, despite receiving poor reviews—The Other Woman, Sex Tape, and Annie—were commercially viable. Subsequently, she stepped back from acting to focus on family life but made a return to the screen in 2023. Diaz is also an author, having penned two health-oriented books: The Body Book (2013), which became a New York Times bestseller, and The Longevity Book (2016). Throughout her career, her personal life has attracted significant media attention, particularly concerning her relationships and style. In 2015, she married Benji Madden, guitarist for Good Charlotte, and the couple welcomed a daughter via surrogate in 2019. As of May 2024, Diaz boasts 11.9 million followers on Instagram.
Born in San Diego, California, Diaz spent her formative years in Long Beach. While attending high school, she signed a modeling contract with Elite Model Management. At the age of 21, she made her film debut alongside Jim Carrey in the comedy The Mask (1994). After a supporting turn in the romantic comedy My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), Diaz gained further recognition for her lead role in the Farrelly brothers’ hit comedy There’s Something About Mary (1998), which established her as a star and earned her first Golden Globe nomination. Her reputation as a serious actress was bolstered by her appearances in the sports drama Any Given Sunday and Spike Jonze's fantasy film Being John Malkovich, both released in 1999.
Diaz shined in supporting roles in acclaimed films like Cameron Crowe’s Vanilla Sky (2001) and Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York (2002). Commercially, she achieved great success with the action comedy Charlie’s Angels (2000) and its sequel released in 2003, in addition to voicing Princess Fiona in the Shrek series from 2001 to 2010. Her diverse filmography continued with several comedies, including In Her Shoes (2005), The Holiday (2006), What Happens in Vegas (2008), Knight and Day (2010), The Green Hornet (2011), and Bad Teacher (2011).
In 2014, Diaz starred in three films that, despite receiving poor reviews—The Other Woman, Sex Tape, and Annie—were commercially viable. Subsequently, she stepped back from acting to focus on family life but made a return to the screen in 2023. Diaz is also an author, having penned two health-oriented books: The Body Book (2013), which became a New York Times bestseller, and The Longevity Book (2016). Throughout her career, her personal life has attracted significant media attention, particularly concerning her relationships and style. In 2015, she married Benji Madden, guitarist for Good Charlotte, and the couple welcomed a daughter via surrogate in 2019. As of May 2024, Diaz boasts 11.9 million followers on Instagram.
