Cameron Banks

Cameron Diaz, born in 1972, began her career in modeling before transitioning to acting. She made her film debut in "The Mask" (1994) and rose to prominence with roles in romantic comedies, establishing herself as a bankable star and sex symbol. Her filmography includes a wide range of genres, from comedies like "There's Something About Mary" to dramas such as "Being John Malkovich" and "Gangs of New York." Diaz also voiced Princess Fiona in the "Shrek" franchise and received critical acclaim for various supporting roles.

Beyond her acting career, Diaz authored two New York Times bestselling health books: "The Body Book" (2013) and "The Longevity Book" (2016). Her personal life, including her marriage to Benji Madden and the birth of their children, has also garnered media attention. After retiring from acting in 2014 to focus on her family, she later made a return to the profession in 2025.

Born in San Diego, California, Cameron Diaz was raised in Long Beach. Her upbringing was described as frugal, with her family collecting cans for extra money. She attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School, where she was a classmate of Snoop Dogg. While still in high school, Diaz signed with Elite Model Management at age 16. She appeared in advertisements for major brands like Calvin Klein and Levi's, and graced the cover of Seventeen magazine at 17. Her modeling career also included work in Australia and a Coca-Cola commercial.

Diaz made her acting debut at 21 in the 1994 film "The Mask," playing Tina Carlyle, a role for which she received acting lessons after being cast. The film's success launched her as a sex symbol. She followed this with roles in independent films like "The Last Supper" (1995) and "Feeling Minnesota" (1996). Her role in the romantic comedy "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997) was a significant step, leading to her starring role as the title character in "There's Something About Mary" (1998), a major box-office hit that earned her a Golden Globe nomination and increased her fame.

Diaz demonstrated her acting range with roles in "Being John Malkovich" (1999) and "Any Given Sunday" (1999), earning recognition as a dramatic actress. She received praise for her supporting performances in "Vanilla Sky" (2001) and "Gangs of New York" (2002). Commercially, she achieved great success with the "Charlie's Angels" films (2000, 2003) and her voice work as Princess Fiona in the "Shrek" franchise, which began in 2001. Throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, she continued to star in various comedies and dramas.

In addition to her acting career, Cameron Diaz has authored two health books. "The Body Book," published in 2013, became a New York Times bestseller, followed by "The Longevity Book" in 2016. After retiring from acting in 2014 to dedicate time to her family, she announced a return to acting with the film "Back in Action," slated for 2025. Diaz married guitarist Benji Madden in 2015, and they have three children.

“I had amazing parents, they were awesome. We weren't privileged—very much the opposite. My family would collect [soda] cans to turn in for extra money, because $20 meant something to us. But we were very happy.”