Cameron Diaz

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Biography

Cameron Díaz is an American actress and former model. She rose to prominence during the 1990s with roles in the movies The Mask, My Best Friend's Wedding and There's Something About Mary. Other high-profile credits include the two Charlie's Angels films, voicing the character Princess Fiona in the Shrek series, Any Given Sunday, Knight and Day, The Holiday, The Green Hornet and Bad Teacher.Díaz has received four Golden Globe Award nominations for her performances in the movies, Being John Malkovich, Vanilla Sky, Gangs of New York, and There's Something About Mary for which she also won the New York Film Critics Best Lead Actress Award. She is also a BAFTA Nominee. In 2013, Díaz was named the highest paid actress over 40 in Hollywood

  • Aliases
  • Cameron Michelle Diaz Madden
  • Primary profession
  • Actress·producer·soundtrack
  • Country
  • United States
  • Nationality
  • American
  • Gender
  • Female
  • Birth date
  • 30 August 1972
  • Place of birth
  • San Diego
  • Residence
  • Beverly Hills· California·Long Beach· California
  • Spouses
  • Benji Madden
  • Education
  • Long Beach Polytechnic High School
  • Knows language
  • English language
  • Parents
  • Emilio Diaz

Movies

TV

Books

Awards

Trivia

Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the "100 Sexiest Stars" in film history (#13).

Chosen by People Magazine as one of the "50 Most Beautiful" people in the world.

Has a reputation for being late.

Was set to play Sonya Blade in Mortal Kombat but broke her wrist while taking karate lessons to prepare for the role and was replaced by Bridgette Wilson-Sampras.

Got alcohol poisoning in Australia at age 18.

Camerons father Emilio Diaz appeared in her movie Theres Something About Mary as a "Jailbird.".

She graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic (Poly) High School (Class of 1990) in Long Beach, California. As a member of that schools "Polyettes" dance-drill team, Cameron performed during half-time at football games.

(December 1999) Police caught an airline security guard at Los Angeles International Airport stealing items from Diaz. Diaz reported her passport and a large sum of cash missing.

Very superstitious.

Camerons parents allowed the then-16-year old to spend five years traveling the world to pursue her modeling career beginning in Japan, where she was accompanied only by a 15-year-old fellow model.

Was discovered by a photographer at a Hollywood party who, within a week, helped her land a contract with the Elite Modeling Agency.

Lived with video producer Carlos De La Torre for 4 years.

Her father was from a Cuban immigrant family (of Spanish origin). Her mother has English, Scots-Irish, and German ancestry.

Became only the second actress to join the coveted $20 Million Club (after Julia Roberts ), when she signed for that amount to do Charlies Angels: Full Throttle in January 2002.

Named by People Magazine as one of the the "50 Most Beautiful People" in the world.

Has an older sister, Chimene.

(September 2002) Voted the 11th "Sexiest Female Movie Star" in the Australian Empire Magazine.

30 August 2003 - Broke her nose in a surfing accident in Hawaii on her birthday.

(20 Novemeber 2003) Photographer John Rutter was ordered to stand trial for attempted extortion, attempted grand theft, perjury, and forgery after trying to blackmail her with topless shots he had of her from a 1992 shoot.

Voted as #8 on the "Top 100 Sexiest Women" in FHM [DK].

Ranked #3 in Stuff magazines "102 Sexiest Women in the World."

During her interview on "Inside the Actors Studio" , said that she doesnt read scripts and wishes movies were filmed from start to finish because sometimes she doesnt understand them.

Her name is mentioned in the lyric of Brian Wilson s 1998 song "South America".

Has been friends with Drew Barrymore since Charlies Angels . Both Drew and Cameron are huge fans of the rock group, Ratt.

Named #11 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.

Used to be a vegetarian.

Named #13 in FHMs "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement.

Ranked #1 in the "Worst Hollywood Signers 2006" list by "Autograph Collector" magazine (May 2006).

Christophe Gans originally wanted her to play the part of Cybil Bennett in Silent Hill .

Went to the same high school at the same time as Snoop Dogg.

Named #23 in FHM magazines "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement..

(November 2006) After having her nose broken 4 times, she decided to undergo corrective surgery.

Said that her role in Gangs of New York marked the pinnacle of her career.

(10 January 2007) Broke up with Justin Timberlake. They had been together since 2003.

Was considered for the role of Dorothy Boyd in Jerry Maguire .

Ranked #19 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.

Was set to play Jane in Fun with Dick and Jane , but bowed out shortly before production due to scheduling conflicts.

Robbie Williams mentions her in his song "I Will Talk and Hollywood Will Listen".

(December 2007) According to Forbes, for each dollar she got paid, Cameron Diazs movies averaged $9 of gross income.

Named #47 on Empire Magazines 100 Sexiest Movie Stars.

As a child, her friends nicknamed her "Skeletor," because she was tall and had an infectious smile.

Ranked #26 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.

Received the 2,386th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 22, 2009.

Born at 2:53 AM (EST).

Friend of Gwyneth Paltrow Reese Witherspoon , Jessica Alba , Kate Upton , Sean Combs , Demi Moore , Bradley Cooper , Eva Mendes , and Stella McCartney.

She has hosted "Saturday Night Live" three times and appeared uncredited several times as the character "Kiki Deamore".

Lives in Los Angeles, California.

Voted #4 on the 2011 Maxim list of Hot 100 Women.

Served as maid of honor at her best friend Drew Barrymore s wedding to Will Kopelman on June 2, 2012.

Along with Tom Cruise , she attended the Knight and Day premiere at Roppongi Hills on Tuesday (September 28) in Tokyo, Japan.

(July 2010) On July 6th, along with co-star Tom Cruise , she visited Rio de Janeiro, Brazil briefly - less then 24hrs - to promote their latest film, Knight and Day . The following day, on July 7th, she attended another premiere for the film in Mexico City at the Cinemex Santa Fe.

Released a book, "The Body Book: The Law of Hunger, the Science of Strength, and Other Ways to Love Your Amazing Body" in 2013.

Doesnt wear antiperspirant/deodorant.

(December 2014) Engaged to Benji Madden.

Aunt of Harlow and Sparrow Madden.

Sister-in-law of Joel Madden who is married to Nicole Richie.

(January 5, 2015) Married her boyfriend of 8 months, Benji Madden , in an intimate ceremony at their home in Los Angeles, following a 2-week-long engagement. Over the weekend, the couple hosted an intimate rehearsal dinner at their Beverly Hills pad for family and friends, including Drew Barrymore , Gwyneth Paltrow , Toni Collette , Reese Witherspoon , Joel Madden and Nicole Richie. The wedding was held in front of 90-plus guests - including bridesmaid, Barrymore, as well as ring bearer and nephew, Sparrow - and took place inside the home, while the reception was held under a tent.

Was introduced to husband Benji Madden by Nicole Richie. Richie is married to Maddens brother, Joel Madden.

Her bridesmaids at her wedding to Benji Madden were her sister Chimene, Nicole Richie , best friend Drew Barrymore , and assistant Jesse Lutz.

Despite playing her younger sister in In Her Shoes , Diaz is actually 9 weeks older than Toni Collette in real life.

Will ONLY wash her face in Evian spring water!.

Has starred in several films where her character is a terrible singer: Shrek, My Best Friends Wedding, and The Holiday, just to name a few.

Attended Long Beach Polytechnic (Poly) High School with Snoop Dog.

Attended Jordan High School in North Long Beach, California.

Ranked highest grossing actress of all time with her previous films grossing $3.3 billion.

Quotes

I grew up with a lot of boys. I probably have a lot of testosterone for,a woman.

Growing up, I was the plain one. I had no style. I was the tough kid,with the comb in the back pocket and the feathered hair.

Being Latin is part of who I am and I bring that part to every role.

We all fall in love with our parents.

Pay attention to your gut because your body is telling you whether or,not something is a good idea.

French fries. I love them. Some people are chocolate and sweets people. I love French fries. That and caviar.

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