Cameron Diaz
Also known as Cameron Michelle Diaz
Career
Active 1992 – present
Biography
About Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz has been a household name since her film debut in 1994, when she appeared opposite Jim Carrey in The Mask at age 21. Born in San Diego, California, she was raised in Long Beach and signed with Elite Model Management while still in high school. Diaz experienced teasing for her looks before modeling changed that; she has also said she is fairly sure she once bought weed from Snoop Dogg. Her early career included a supporting role in My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) and a breakout performance in There's Something About Mary (1998), which earned her first Golden Globe nomination.
Over the years, Diaz has worked in a wide range of genres. She gained dramatic recognition for Any Given Sunday and Being John Malkovich (both 1999), then delivered praised supporting roles in Vanilla Sky (2001) and Gangs of New York (2002). She also headlined the action comedy Charlie's Angels (2000) and its 2003 sequel, and voiced Princess Fiona in the Shrek franchise from 2001 to 2010. Her many films include In Her Shoes, The Holiday, What Happens in Vegas, Knight and Day, The Green Hornet, and Bad Teacher. In 2014, after starring in The Other Woman, Sex Tape, and Annie, she retired from acting to focus on her family, but she returned to the profession in 2023.
Beyond acting, Diaz authored two health books: The Body Book (2013), a New York Times bestseller, and The Longevity Book (2016). She was named the highest-paid Hollywood actress over 40 in 2013, and as of 2018, her films had grossed over $3 billion in the U.S., making her the fifth-highest-grossing actress at the domestic box office. In 2015, she married Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden, and in 2019 they welcomed a daughter via surrogate. Diaz has amassed 12.4 million Instagram followers, along with four Golden Globe nominations and a BAFTA nomination. She stands 5'8" with blue eyes and blonde hair. Her personal life has been a media focus throughout her career.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1992-present (started around 19 years old; 34 years active)
- Birthplace
- San Diego, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Latin)
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 103 lbs (or 47 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–23–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.66
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None.
- Piercings
- None.
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 12.4m (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Cameron Diaz transition from modeling to acting?
After signing with Elite Model Management while in high school, she made her film debut at age 21 in The Mask, launching her acting career.
What distinguishes Cameron Diaz's film legacy in terms of box office?
Her films grossed over $3 billion in the U.S. by 2018, and she was the fifth-highest-grossing actress at the domestic box office. She also became the highest-paid Hollywood actress over 40 in 2013.
Why did Cameron Diaz take a break from acting?
After three 2014 films (The Other Woman, Sex Tape, Annie), she retired to focus on her family, but returned to acting in 2023.
What books has Cameron Diaz written?
She wrote The Body Book (2013), a New York Times bestseller, and The Longevity Book (2016), both centered on health.
Has Cameron Diaz won major acting awards?
She has earned four Golden Globe nominations and one BAFTA nomination, but no wins in those categories.
How did Cameron Diaz's personal life become a subject of media attention?
Her relationships and fashion sense drew strong media attention throughout her career. In 2015 she married Benji Madden, and they had a daughter via surrogate in 2019.
Did you know
- Diaz is certain she once purchased marijuana from Snoop Dogg during her high school years.
- She has a natural 34B bra size and kept a slim figure, with measurements of 34-23-35.
- Diaz has no tattoos and no piercings.
- Her early modeling contract with Elite began while she was still in school, before her acting debut.
- Diaz voiced Princess Fiona in four Shrek films between 2001 and 2010.
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