Today, August 30, Cameron Diaz celebrates her birthday. The American actress turns 54.

Cameron Diaz was born in San Diego, California, in 1972. Her journey to Hollywood, however, did not begin in film. At the age of 16, Diaz became a model, working in different countries and travelling extensively. At the time, an acting career had not even crossed her mind.

Everything changed in 1994, when Cameron landed the female lead in «The Mask». It was her very first film — before auditioning, she had no acting experience whatsoever. Her co-star was Jim Carrey.

«The Mask» became a huge success. Almost immediately after its release, all of Hollywood was talking about the young actress. Cameron quickly emerged as one of the industry’s most exciting new stars.

More roles soon followed, including «My Best Friend’s Wedding» and «There’s Something About Mary». Another major triumph in Diaz’s career came with the action film «Charlie’s Angels». She played one of the three leading characters alongside Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu — and their spirited trio quickly won over audiences.

The success of «There’s Something About Mary» was particularly remarkable. Released in 1998, the film earned Diaz a Golden Globe nomination.

Cameron, however, had no intention of being typecast. Eager to showcase her dramatic talent, she took on a wide range of roles. In «Being John Malkovich», for instance, she transformed herself into Lotte Schwartz — a shy woman facing a deep crisis in her marriage. It was a genuine challenge for the actress, as the character bore little resemblance to the glamorous, self-assured beauties she had previously portrayed.

In «Gangs of New York», Diaz took on a role in a sweeping historical production. She played pickpocket Jenny Everdeane, who struggles to survive in the dangerous world of 19th-century New York. The performance proved that Diaz could be just as compelling outside romantic comedies.

By the 2000s, Diaz had firmly established herself as a major Hollywood star. She appeared in «Charlie’s Angels», «The Holiday», «Bad Teacher» and «The Other Woman».

«Shrek» holds a special place in her career. Cameron voiced Princess Fiona, lending her voice to the character in every main instalment of the franchise. For many viewers, Fiona became one of the most beloved characters in animated cinema.

Then Cameron did something few people expected.

She walked away from acting.

Diaz’s final film before her hiatus was «Annie», released in 2014. She then almost entirely disappeared from screens. In 2018, the actress effectively confirmed that she had stepped back from her career.

Cameron chose to focus on her private life. In 2015, she married musician Benji Madden, the guitarist for Good Charlotte. The couple have three children. Their daughter Raddix was born in 2019, and five years later they welcomed their son Cardinal. In May 2026, another son, Nauthas, joined the family.

Diaz was not simply taking time away from Hollywood. She devoted herself to projects of her own. Together with entrepreneur Katherine Power, she founded the Avaline brand. She also wrote two books about health and longevity.

The actress has repeatedly said that her years away from the big screen were deeply important to her. She wanted to spend more time with her family and live beyond the constant glare of the media.

After a while, however, Cameron felt the desire to act again.

Her comeback became a major event. In 2025, she starred alongside Jamie Foxx in the Netflix film «Back in Action». Interestingly, it was Foxx who helped persuade Diaz to return to a film set. The two had previously worked together on «Annie».

Following her comeback, Diaz continued to work actively. In 2026, «Outcome» was released, with Keanu Reeves and Matt Bomer appearing alongside her.

Another familiar project also lies ahead: Cameron Diaz will once again voice Princess Fiona in «Shrek 5».

Today, Diaz leads a very different life from the one she had at the beginning of her career. She was once one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses. Then she chose to walk away from the film industry — and returned only when she felt ready.

Over the course of her career, Cameron Diaz has been a model, a Hollywood star, an author and an entrepreneur. Above all, however, she is known for the roles that have become favourites among millions of viewers.

And it seems that her story in cinema is far from over.

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Cameron Diaz, who had long disappeared from the public eye to build a happy family, was recently spotted by paparazzi. The star was photographed during a walk with her one-year-old son, Cardinal, in Santa Barbara. In the pictures, the actress is seen holding the little boy in her arms. Until now, no photos of her young heir had appeared online.

The reason is that Diaz and her husband, Benji Madden, are among the celebrities who prefer to keep their private lives away from the spotlight. They rarely make public appearances or interact with the press.

That’s why many fans were surprised that the actress did not try to hide her son’s face from the photographers’ lenses.

Cameron Diaz, 52, is seen for the first time in public with her second child, baby boy Cardinal https://t.co/0QVEycUV0u

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For the casual outing, Diaz opted for a black-and-white outfit consisting of a white shirt and black trousers. Her relaxed look was complemented by a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.

As a reminder, besides their son, the couple is also raising their five-year-old daughter, Raddix.

Musician Benji Madden, known as a member of the band Good Charlotte, celebrated his wife Cameron Diaz. He praised her return to the big screen and their 10th wedding anniversary.

On his Instagram, Benji shared a rare photo of the two of them together and expressed his admiration for his wife.

«This is my Queen. I honor this amazing woman. Wife, mother, friend, partner, leader, and lover. On January 5th, we celebrated 10 years of marriage. Every year, our life just gets better.»

The 45-year-old musician highlighted the honesty and trust in their relationship.

«Our partnership is something special,» he wrote.«Never perfect but always real. Every day I’m grateful to be with my best friend, whether we’re traveling or just living our daily life. I’m endlessly thankful for this.»

In his post, Benji also shared his excitement about Diaz’s new film, Back in Action. This marks her first project after a decade-long break. The actress last appeared in the movie Annie in 2014.

With enthusiasm, he added:

«We’re so excited to see you… BACK IN ACTION!! Congratulations, baby girl!»

The post was accompanied by a selfie of the couple and a photo of Cameron in an elegant silver dress. Among the commenters was Benji’s twin brother and bandmate, Joel Madden, who left three heart emojis. Rock star Avril Lavigne also wrote: «Queen.»

The film Back in Action is now available on Netflix. The story centers on former CIA agents whose secret identities are exposed, forcing them back into action. Diaz stars in the film alongside Jamie Foxx.

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Cameron Diaz stepped onto the red carpet for the first time in five years. The actress attended the premiere of the film Back in action, in which she stars alongside Jamie Foxx.

The 52-year-old star posed for paparazzi in a semi-sheer black blouse paired with jeans and loafers, completing her look with a long coat.

 

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Cameron’s last public appearance was in 2019, when she joined her colleagues Drew Barrymore and Demi Moore to support actress Lucy Liu, who was honored with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

It’s worth noting that Cameron Diaz stepped away from acting for ten years to focus on building a happy family. Her last film role was in Annie (2014). A year later, she married musician Benji Madden, with whom she has two children.

The premiere of Back in action is scheduled for January 17, 2025.

Last night, Los Angeles hosted the Women in Hollywood awards, organized by Elle magazine. This glamorous annual event celebrates the most accomplished women in show business.

This year, the honorees included Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana, Karla Sofia Gascón, Demi Moore, Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, Saoirse Ronan, Mikey Madison, and Danielle Deadwyler.

 

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Other star-studded guests included Eva Longoria, Melanie Griffith, Helen Hunt, and many more. Cameron Diaz, who rarely makes public appearances, delighted attendees with her presence, marking her return to the film industry after a 10-year hiatus.

 

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Many celebrities graced the red carpet in outfits by Ralph Lauren, one of the event’s key partners. Selena Gomez, Demi Moore, Eva Longoria, and Cameron Diaz were among those showcasing Ralph Lauren designs.

 

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Meanwhile, Zoe Saldana opted for a Schiaparelli gown, Tilda Swinton dazzled in a tweed ensemble by Chanel, and Saoirse Ronan embodied understated elegance in an outfit by The Row.

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Netflix has released the debut trailer for the action-comedy Back in Action, starring Cameron Diaz in the lead role. This marks the Hollywood actress’s first major project in nearly 11 years.

The 52-year-old star took a long break from her career to focus on building her family, giving birth, and raising children. During this time, she also launched Avaline, a line of natural wines.

Diaz’s co-star in the film is Jamie Foxx. The story follows Matt and Emily, former CIA agents who left the service to start a family but are unexpectedly drawn back into espionage when their cover is blown.

The film is directed by Seth Gordon, best known for the comedy Horrible Bosses. The cast also includes Kyle Chandler, Glenn Close, Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, and others.

The movie is set to premiere on the streaming platform on January 17, 2025.

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Recently, Cameron Diaz attended Fortune magazine’s Most Powerful Women Summit in California. During the event, the 52-year-old star revealed why she decided to take a prolonged break from her career.

It turns out that the actress stepped away from Hollywood for 10 years to focus on building a happy family.

Her last role was in the 2014 movie Annie. A year later, Diaz married musician Benji Madden, and together they have two children.

«It was something I just had to do. I felt it was the right decision to reclaim my own life, and I simply didn’t care about anything else. No opinion, no success, no offer could change my decision to take care of myself and create the life I truly wanted», — the star shared.

It should be noted that during this time, Diaz was not idle. She authored two health books and, in 2020, launched her own organic wine brand, Avaline, with business partner Katherine Power.

However, she never intended to fully say goodbye to acting. She has already starred in Netflix’s upcoming action-comedy Back in Action with Jamie Foxx, set to premiere in January 2025.

Additionally, Diaz will lend her voice to the fifth installment of Shrek and is in talks to star in the comedy Outcome alongside Keanu Reeves.

According to the actress, many doubted she could return to the screen. As we can see, they were all mistaken.

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