Cameron Diaz

Cameron Michelle Diaz is an American actress born on August 30, 1972. Recognized for her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles, her films have grossed over $3 billion at the United States box office. Her output of romantic comedies during the late 1990s and early 2000s established her as a major Hollywood star and bankable lead. In 2013, she was named the highest-paid actress over 40. Throughout her career, she has received various accolades, including nominations for a British Academy Film Award and four Golden Globe Awards.

Diaz was born in San Diego, California, to an import and export agent mother and an oil company foreman father. Her paternal family has Cuban and Spanish heritage, while her maternal ancestry is English and German. Raised in Long Beach, California, she attended Los Cerritos Elementary School and Long Beach Polytechnic High School. While still in high school at age 16, she signed a contract with Elite Model Management, subsequently appearing in advertisements for brands such as Calvin Klein and Levi's, as well as on the cover of Seventeen magazine.

She made her feature film debut at age 21 in the 1994 hit comedy The Mask, taking acting lessons after securing the role. Following her debut, she appeared in independent and dramatic features including The Last Supper, Feeling Minnesota, She's the One, and Head Above Water. Her profile grew significantly after co-starring in the romantic comedy My Best Friend's Wedding in 1997. The following year, she starred as the title character in There's Something About Mary, a major box-office success that earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination.

In 1999, Diaz achieved critical acclaim for her role in the fantasy film Being John Malkovich, earning nominations for a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. That same year, she appeared in the sports drama Any Given Sunday. She gained further commercial success starring in the action comedy Charlie's Angels in 2000 and its 2003 sequel. In 2001, she received additional award nominations for her performance in Vanilla Sky and began voicing Princess Fiona in the animated Shrek franchise. She also starred in Martin Scorsese's historical drama Gangs of New York in 2002.

Diaz continued to star in high-profile projects throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, including In Her Shoes, The Holiday, What Happens in Vegas, My Sister's Keeper, The Box, and Bad Teacher. Beyond acting, she authored two health-focused books: The Body Book in 2013 and The Longevity Book in 2016. After appearing in three comedies in 2014, she stepped away from acting to focus on her family, later returning to the screen for the 2025 action comedy Back in Action. In 2015, she married musician Benji Madden, with whom she has three children.