Cameron Diaz is loved for her cheerful smile and friendly nature, she became one of Hollywood’s most popular stars. She acted in both funny movies and serious dramas. She took 10 years off to spend some time with her family and do other stuff but now she is back in action and starting a new chapter in her life.
Quick Facts: The Woman Behind the Grin
| Detail | Information |
| Full Name | Cameron Michelle Diaz |
| Born | August 30, 1972 (currently 53 years old) |
| Hometown | San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Parents | Emilio Diaz (Her father worked for an oil company) and Billie Joann Early (Her mother an import-export agent) |
| Husband | Benji Madden (Musician married in 2015) |
| Children | Daughter Raddix Chloe Wildflower Madden (born in 2019) and a son Cardinal Madden (born in 2024) |
| Height | 5′ 8.5″ (1.74 m) |
| Estimated Net Worth | $140 million (as of 2025) |
| Siblings | Cameron Diaz has one sibling. Her older sister Chimene Diaz is a certified fitness instructor and realtor. |
| Heritage | Father’s side: Cuban (of Spanish descent). Mother’s side: English, German, and Scots-Irish |
The Journey: From Model to Movie Star
Cameron Diaz became famous in a very short time because she had never acted before her first big movie role.
- The Big Break (1994): she started her career as a model when she was 16 but her life changed when she got the main female role, Tina Carlyle in the blockbuster hit movie The Mask with Jim Carrey. After that she became famous in a very short time.
- A-List Stardom: She became very famous in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She showed that she was great at comedy in the hit movie There’s Something About Mary (which got her a Golden Globe nomination) and she proved that she could do action movies as Natalie Cook in the Charlie’s Angels films.
- Critical Versatility: She didn’t stay on comedy. She impressed everyone and got Golden Globe nominations for unexpected dramatic roles like Lotte Schwartz in Being John Malkovich and Julie Gianni in Vanilla Sky.
- The Animated Princess: For the younger generation, she is mostly known as the voice of Princess Fiona, the fun and brave character from the very popular Shrek movies.
The Pause and the Comeback
Cameron Diaz took a break from Hollywood after the 2014 film Annie. She said that she needed a break to focus on her personal life and to take care of her business, including her clean wine brand called Avaline.
But the break couldn’t hold out forever. After almost ten years, her old friend and co-star Jamie Foxx convinced her to come back. Her comeback film, the action-comedy ‘Back in Action’ launched on Netflix and started a new chapter in her career. She will also play her role as Princess Fiona in the upcoming Shrek 5 movie.
Also Read: Beyond the Blockbusters: How Chloë Sevigny Built a Cult Career.
Conclusion
Cameron Diaz’s career shows taking risky chances and making changes can lead to success. She started as a model, became a famous actress and now she is a writer and businesswoman. Her time away from Hollywood helped her grow.
