Cameron Diaz is a prominent American actress, author, former model, and entrepreneur. While she is best recognized for her comedic roles, she has also demonstrated significant acting depth in dramatic characters. She has achieved remarkable commercial success, having been named the highest-paid actress in Hollywood over the age of 40 and recognized as a highest-grossing domestic box office actress. Cameron began her modeling career at the young age of 16 and, by 22, secured a dream debut opposite Jim Carrey in The Mask. She is known for being highly selective regarding her scripts and roles; consequently, while the volume of her filmography is not vast, her success rate is exceptionally high, credited to her charisma and acting prowess.
After spending over 27 years in the entertainment industry and growing weary of the constant travel required for filming, Diaz chose to take a sabbatical in 2017. She shifted her focus to invest time and capital into her startups, specifically Seed Health and Modern Acupuncture, which focus on biotechnology and wellness. Additionally, she has co-authored books centered on health, fitness, and mental well-being. Despite her break, she remains a beloved figure, and her return to the screen is highly anticipated by fans.
Cameron Diaz Quick Info
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Height: 5 ft 9 in
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Weight: 58 kg
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Date of Birth: August 30, 1972
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Zodiac Sign: Virgo
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Spouse: Benji Madden
Born Name
Cameron Michelle Diaz
Nick Name
Cam, Cami, AI (used by her friends), Cam-ron D
Age
Cameron Diaz is currently 53 according to her birthdate August 30, 1972
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
San Diego, California, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
American
Education
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Cameron attended Los Cerritos Elementary School.
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She graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Long Beach, California, USA in 1990.
Occupation
Actress and former model
Family
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Father – Emilio Diaz (Worked as a foreman for the California oil company Unocal) (1949-2008)
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Mother – Billie (Import / Export Agent)
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Siblings – Chimene (Older Sister), Michael Diaz (Older Brother)
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Others – Nicole Richie (Sister-in-law) (Actress, Singer, Fashion Designer)
Manager
Elite Model Management
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Cameron Diaz dated –
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Carlos de la Torre (1994) – Diaz dated video producer Carlos during the filming and release of her debut movie The Mask.
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George Clooney (1995)
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Justin Timberlake (2003-2007) – Cameron began dating actor and singer Justin Timberlake in 2003 after meeting at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in April of that year. They dated for nearly 4 years before separating in 2007.
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Djimon Hounsou (2007) – She was reportedly linked to actor Djimon Hounsou in 2007 after they were spotted together.
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Criss Angel (2007)
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Kelly Slater (2007) – Cameron was rumored to be dating professional surfer Kelly Slater in 2007.
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Alex Rodriguez (2010-2011) – It is confirmed that Cameron Diaz dated baseball star Alex Rodriguez from April 2010 to September 2011.
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Seth MacFarlane (2011) – RUMOR
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Elon Musk (2013) – Cameron began dating South African businessman and PayPal co-founder Elon Musk (later of Tesla, Inc. and SpaceX) in March 2013. She dated Elon for a few months before the pair split later that same year.
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Benji Madden (2014-Present) – The Madden Brothers’ guitarist and lead vocalist, Benji Madden, met Cameron through his sister-in-law, Nicole Richie, in May 2014. Despite being 7 years her junior, they began dating and got engaged in December 2014. She married Benji on January 5, 2015, at her home in Beverly Hills, California. The couple attempted to conceive via IVF twice without success and considered adoption. However, Cameron eventually gave birth to a daughter, Raddix Madden, on December 30, 2019.
Race / Ethnicity
White She has Cuban ancestry. On her mother’s side, she is of English, German, and Scots-Irish descent.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
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Big smile
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Long legs
Measurements
34-23-35 in or 87-58.5-89 cm
Brand Endorsements
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Calvin Klein, Coca-Cola, Levi’s, Tag Heuer
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She has appeared in TV commercials for Salon Selectives (1994), PSA ads on www.actgreen.com (2003), The ONE Campaign (2005), Softbank Mobile, and Aeon (Japan) (2000), among others.
Religion
Agnosticism
Best Known For
Cameron Diaz is a model-turned-actress best known for her infectious smile, comedic timing, long legs, and toned arms.
First Film
The 1994 film The Mask, where she played the female lead character “Tina Carlyle”.
Personal Trainer
Teddy Bass.
Cameron Diaz Favorite Things
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Favorite Food – Fried Chicken, french fries, pasta
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Favorite Color – Blue
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Favorite Hobbies – Knitting
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Favorite Band – Ratt
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Favorite Timepass – Snowboarding and Surfing
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Favorite Sport – S*x
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Favorite Perfume – The cheerful Happy Clinique, Gardenia Passion, Petite Cherie
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Favorite Thing to do on a Saturday Night – Food (Cook and feed people)
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Blush – Merit Beauty’s Raspberry Beret Balm Blush
Cameron Diaz Facts
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Cameron has a reputation for being habitually late.
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She was voted No. 4 on the 2011 Maxim list of Hot 100 Women.
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She used to be a vegetarian.
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Cameron Diaz was born at 2:53 AM (EST).
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Diaz attended the same high school at the same time as Snoop Dogg.
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She has stated, “I grew up with a lot of boys. I probably have a lot of testosterone for a woman.”
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Cameron’s first celebrity crush was Harrison Ford.
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She once admitted to the Houston Chronicle that she does not know how to turn on a computer.
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Her wax statue was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Museum in London on February 19, 2008.
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Her name is mentioned in the lyrics of Brian Wilson‘s 1998 song South America.
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In 2013, Cameron released her first book titled The Body Book: Feed, Move, Understand and Love Your Amazing Body. Her second book, The Longevity Book: The Science of Aging, the Biology of Strength, and the Privilege of Time, was published in June 2016.
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In March 2018, Cameron announced her retirement from acting. However, in July 2022, it was confirmed that she would return to the screen in the Netflix action-comedy film, Back in Action.
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In May 2019, she served as a keynote speaker at The Infatuation‘s annual food festival, EEEEEATSCON.
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Cameron has invested in several health and biotech startups, including Modern Acupuncture and Seed Health(which focuses on probiotics and the microbiome).
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She loves cooking for her husband and daughter; she considers it her love language.
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In 2020, she launched her own organic wine brand, Avaline, with business partner Katherine Power.