Cameron Michelle Diaz is an American actress. She has received various accolades, including nominations for four Golden Globe Awards and a British Academy Film Award. As of 2018, her films have grossed over $3 billion in the U.S., making her the fifth-highest-grossing actress at the domestic box office.
Cameron Michelle Diaz was born on August 30, 1972, in San Diego, California. She is an American actress and former model. She has starred in numerous films throughout her career including There's Something About Mary (1998), Charlie's Angels (2000), The Mask (1994), Shrek (2001) and the more recent Annie (2014).
Diaz first started modeling when she was just sixteen years old. She went on to appear in numerous magazines, television commercials, and music videos. In 1994 she made her acting debut with a small role in The Mask. This led to larger roles in movies such as My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) and Charlie's Angels (2000). In 1998 she co-starred with Ben Stiller in the comedy hit There's Something About Mary which catapulted her into stardom.
Her other notable films include Vanilla Sky (2001), Gangs of New York (2002), The Holiday (2006), Knight and Day (2010) and Sex Tape (2014). She also provided the voice of Princess Fiona in the successful animated film Shrek. Off screen, Cameron Diaz is an advocate for environmental causes and environmental awareness initiatives. She has been featured in documentaries such as The 11th Hour, The Cove, and Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On. In 2018 she released a book entitled “The Longevity Book” which focuses on health and wellness for women over 40.
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1972</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Cameron Diaz is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On August 30, 1972, Cameron Diaz was born in San Diego, California.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1990s</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Begins Modeling Career</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Cameron Diaz begins her modeling career and appears in advertisements for Calvin Klein and Levi's.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1994</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Film Debut</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Makes her film debut in the comedy The Mask starring alongside Jim Carrey.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1997</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">My Best Friend's Wedding</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Starring role in My Best Friend's Wedding. The movie goes on to become a box office success.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2002</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Gangs of New York</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Starring role in Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2013</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Retires from Acting</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">After appearing in several films over the years, Cameron Diaz announces her retirement from acting.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Publishes a Book on Health and Wellness</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Cameron Diaz publishes her first book, The Body Book, which focuses on health and wellness.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> She's Talented</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Cameron Diaz is a very talented actress. She is able to portray a wide range of characters and emotions. She has appeared in many successful movies such as "The Mask", "My Best Friend's Wedding" and "Charlie's Angels".</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> She's Charismatic</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Cameron Diaz is a very charismatic person. She has a great sense of humor and always looks like she is having fun. Her vibrant personality makes her easy to connect with and her fans love her for it.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> She Gives Back</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Cameron Diaz is an advocate for many causes and charities. She has done work for organizations such as UNICEF, the Environmental Media Association and the African Wildlife Foundation. She also uses her platform to raise awareness about environmental issues and global poverty.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> First Female Movie Star to Make $20 Million</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Cameron Diaz became the first female movie star to make $20 million for a single movie when she was paid that amount for the 2001 film, Charlie's Angels.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Has Her Own Production Company</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Cameron Diaz founded her own production company in 2003 called "Trippin' Productions," which produces environmentally conscious documentaries.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Was a Backup Dancer for Janet Jackson</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Before becoming an actress, Cameron Diaz worked as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson, performing during Jackson's Velvet Rope tour in 1998.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Won the MTV Award for Best Kiss</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Cameron Diaz won the MTV Movie Award for "Best On-Screen Kiss" in 1998 for her performance with co-star Matt Dillon in the movie There's Something About Mary.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Is an Author</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2013, Cameron Diaz wrote a book on health and wellness entitled The Body Book: Feed, Move, Understand, and Love Your Amazing Body.</p></div>