Cameron Diaz is a retired American actress, model, author, and entrepreneur known for her magnetic screen presence and comedic brilliance. She made her film debut in 1994 with the smash hit The Mask opposite Jim Carrey, instantly becoming a household name. Over the next two decades, she starred in a series of blockbuster comedies and action films including There’s Something About Mary, Charlie’s Angels, My Best Friend’s Wedding, and voiced Princess Fiona in the Shrek franchise.
Celebrated for her charisma, beauty, and versatility, Diaz became one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood during the 2000s. In 2014, she stepped away from acting to focus on her personal life, wellness advocacy, and entrepreneurial ventures, including co-founding the organic wine brand Avaline. A beloved figure both on and off screen, Cameron Diaz continues to inspire with her approach to healthy living, aging gracefully, and staying true to herself.
🌟 Introduction – Who is Cameron Diaz?
Cameron Diaz is an American former actress, producer, author, and model who rose to fame in the 1990s and early 2000s. Known for her comedic timing, bright charisma, and versatile performances, she became one of the most bankable female stars in Hollywood. She retired from acting in 2014 but remains a prominent public figure through her work in wellness and entrepreneurship.
📄 Biography / Personal Profile
- Full Name: Cameron Michelle Diaz
- Nickname(s): Cami, Cam
- Date of Birth: August 30, 1972
- Age: 52 (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: San Diego, California, USA
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Nationality: American
- Religion: Agnostic
- Hometown: Long Beach, California, USA
- Languages Spoken: English, some Spanish
💼 Occupation
- Former Actress
- Producer
- Author
- Entrepreneur (Co-founder of Avaline Wine)
📏 Physical Stats & More
- Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
- Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde (natural brunette)
- Build Type: Slim, Athletic
- Figure Measurements: 34-23-35 inches (approx.)
- Shoe Size: US 9
- Dress Size: US 4
🌍 Race / Ethnicity
- Ethnic Background:
- Cuban (father’s side)
- English, German, and Cherokee ancestry (mother’s side)
🎓 Education
- High School: Long Beach Polytechnic High School, California
- College: Did not attend college (started modeling at age 16)
👨👩👧 Family
- Father: Emilio Diaz (Oil company foreman; deceased)
- Mother: Billie Early (Import/export agent)
- Siblings: Chimene Diaz (older sister)
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband: Benji Madden (musician, married in 2015)
- Children: 1 daughter (Raddix Madden, born in 2019)
🎬 Career Overview
- Modeling Debut: Age 16 (Elite Model Management)
- Acting Debut: The Mask (1994) opposite Jim Carrey
- Years Active: 1994–2014 (acting), returned for Netflix project in 2022 (production)
- Books Authored:
- The Body Book (2013)
- The Longevity Book (2016)
💖 Personal Life & Relationships
- Previously dated celebrities including Justin Timberlake, Jared Leto, Matt Dillon, and Alex Rodriguez.
- Married to Benji Madden (Good Charlotte guitarist) since 2015.
- Focused on wellness, family, and business post-retirement.
🏆 Career Highlights & Awards
- Box Office Hits:
- There’s Something About Mary
- Charlie’s Angels
- Shrek series
- The Holiday
- My Best Friend’s Wedding
- Awards & Honors:
- 4 Golden Globe nominations
- New York Film Critics Award (Best Supporting Actress)
- Teen Choice & MTV Movie Awards
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2009)
🌈 Sexual Orientation
- Heterosexual
🔍 Distinctive Features
- Bright, wide smile
- Laughter and expressive face
- Tall, athletic frame
- Youthful energy
🌐 Social Media & Online Presence
Cameron Diaz maintains a more private online life but has made appearances on:
- Instagram: @camerondiaz
- Avaline Wine Instagram (her brand): @drinkavaline
- Twitter: None official (she has used @CameronDiaz in the past but rarely active)
❤️ Favorite Things
- Food: Mexican food, wine
- Workout: Pilates, hiking
- Books: Wellness and health-focused reads
- Travel Destination: Hawaii, France
- Style: Casual chic, comfortable fashion
- Colors: White, Blue
- Movie Genre: Comedy, Romantic Comedy
- Hobbies: Cooking, reading, writing, skincare
💰 Net Worth (2025):
Estimated at $140 million
(Earnings from acting, book sales, and Avaline Wine)
📌 30 Interesting Facts About Cameron Diaz
- Started modeling at 16 and worked in Japan, Australia, and Paris.
- Appeared in a Coca-Cola commercial early in her career.
- Auditioned for The Mask without prior acting experience.
- Studied acting for months before her role in The Mask.
- She voiced Princess Fiona in all Shrek films.
- Was a vegetarian for most of her life.
- Loves surfing and is passionate about nature.
- Is a wellness advocate.
- Has published two New York Times bestsellers.
- Once broke her nose in a surfing accident.
- Turned down many film offers after retiring.
- Loves to cook and eat clean.
- Describes herself as a goofball in real life.
- Grew up in a working-class family in Long Beach.
- Close friends with Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow.
- Practiced kickboxing and martial arts for Charlie’s Angels.
- Prefers privacy and rarely gives interviews now.
- She’s naturally a brunette.
- Loves red wine – hence launching Avaline Wine.
- Passionate about sustainability and clean living.
- Speaks some Spanish from her Cuban heritage.
- Never starred in a TV series.
- Was one of the highest-paid actresses in early 2000s.
- Her daughter was born via surrogate.
- She turned down roles to focus on family.
- Doesn’t have a personal public Twitter account anymore.
- Her first kiss on-screen was with Jim Carrey.
- She has a tattoo of her husband’s name.
- She supports various charities focused on education and health.
- Returned to acting in a Netflix film with Jamie Foxx (2024–2025 project).
🏁 Conclusion / Legacy 🌟
Cameron Diaz is a true Hollywood icon who made her mark through charm, humor, and dynamic performances. Her influence in the industry spans over two decades, breaking stereotypes for comedic and action roles for women. Even after stepping back from acting, she has successfully redefined herself as an author and entrepreneur. Her focus on health, family, and authenticity continues to inspire fans across the world.
