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Cameron Michelle Diaz, born in San Diego, California on August 30, 1972, is an American actress who has made an indelible impression on Hollywood with her range, charisma, and box office success. Her career has seen her progress from a budding star in comedies and romances to a recognized actress with critical praise.
Early Life and Career
Growing up in Long Beach, California, Cameron Diaz’s path to fame started when she was just a teenager. She committed to a modeling contract with Elite Model Management while still a high school student, which launched her career in the entertainment sector.
In 1994, Diaz made her screen debut with Jim Carrey in the comedy “The Mask,” which became her breakthrough at the age of 21. She gained notoriety for her contagious enthusiasm and personality on television very soon after this early triumph launched her career.
Following a supporting role in the romantic comedy “My Best Friend’s Wedding” (1997), Diaz skyrocketed to fame with her performance as the titular character in the Farrelly brothers’ comedy “There’s Something About Mary” (1998). The film not only brought her increased recognition but also earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
Diaz’s versatility as an actress became apparent with projects like the sports drama “Any Given Sunday” and Spike Jonze’s fantasy film “Being John Malkovich,” both in 1999.
Box office blockbusters like the action comedy “Charlie’s Angels” (2000) and its 2003 sequel demonstrated Diaz’s sustained popularity in the early 2000s. She has gained a lot of popularity from her voice acting role as Princess Fiona in the “Shrek” movie series starting in 2001. Hollywood recognized Diaz as a bankable star because of her ability to move across genres with ease.
Diaz received praise from critics for her performances in Martin Scorsese’s “Gangs of New York” (2002) and Cameron Crowe’s “Vanilla Sky” (2001) in the years that followed. “In Her Shoes” (2005), “The Holiday” (2006), “What Happens in Vegas” (2008), “Knight and Day” (2010), “The Green Hornet” (2011), and “Bad Teacher” (2011) were among the movies that contributed to her economic success.
After a successful run in 2014 with comedies like “The Other Woman,” “Sex Tape,” and “Annie,” Diaz announced her retirement from acting to focus on her family. However, in 2022, she made a highly anticipated return to the profession.
Who are Cameron Diaz’s Children?
Cameron Diaz has a daughter through a surrogate. She was born in December 2019. He is called Raddix.
Reference
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_Diaz
