History of Cameron Diaz in Timeline
Cameron Diaz is a successful American actress known for both comedic and dramatic roles. Her movies have earned over $3 billion in the U.S. box office. She became a sex symbol and one of Hollywood's highest-paid and most bankable stars, particularly in romantic comedies during the late 1990s and early 2000s. She has been nominated for a British Academy Film Award and four Golden Globe Awards.
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1966: Original Gambit Film
In 1966, the original Gambit film of the same name that was remade in 2012 was released.
August 30, 1972: Cameron Diaz Born
Cameron Michelle Diaz was born on August 30, 1972, in San Diego, California. She later became a successful American actress known for both comedic and dramatic roles.
1976: Setting of "The Box"
The movie "The Box", starring Cameron Diaz and James Marsden, is set in 1976. The plot involves a couple who receive a box offering them one million dollars if they press a button that will cause someone to die.
July 1990: Featured on Seventeen Magazine Cover
In July 1990, at the age of 17, Cameron Diaz was featured on the cover of 'Seventeen' magazine.
1990: Cohabitation with Carlos de la Torre begins
In 1990, Cameron Diaz began cohabiting with video producer Carlos de la Torre after meeting him in Japan while filming an LA Gear ad.
May 1992: Topless photoshoot for S&M lingerie editorial
In May 1992, Cameron Diaz was photographed and videotaped topless for an S&M leather fashion lingerie editorial by John Rutter.
1994: Film Debut in The Mask
In 1994, Cameron Diaz made her film debut at age 21 in the comedy 'The Mask'. This role marked the beginning of her successful acting career.
1994: End of cohabitation with Carlos de la Torre
In 1994, Cameron Diaz's cohabitation with Carlos de la Torre ended.
1995: Starred in The Last Supper
In 1995, Cameron Diaz starred in the independent black comedy 'The Last Supper', playing one of the liberal graduate students.
January 1996: Relationship with Matt Dillon begins
In January 1996, Cameron Diaz began dating her There's Something About Mary co-star Matt Dillon.
1996: Roles in Feeling Minnesota, She's the One, and Head Above Water
In 1996, Cameron Diaz had a lead role in 'Feeling Minnesota' as an ex-stripper, co-starred in 'She's the One' with Jennifer Aniston, and starred in 'Head Above Water' as an unfaithful wife.
1997: Role in My Best Friend's Wedding
In 1997, Cameron Diaz had a supporting role in the romantic comedy 'My Best Friend's Wedding'.
1997: Returned to mainstream in My Best Friend's Wedding
In 1997, Cameron Diaz returned to mainstream cinema with the romantic comedy 'My Best Friend's Wedding', where she played the wealthy fiancée opposite Julia Roberts.
September 1998: Relationship with Matt Dillon ends
In September 1998, Cameron Diaz's relationship with Matt Dillon ended.
1998: Starred in There's Something About Mary and Very Bad Things
In 1998, Cameron Diaz starred in 'There's Something About Mary' as the titular role, and also starred in 'Very Bad Things'.
1998: Starred in There's Something About Mary
In 1998, Cameron Diaz starred in the Farrelly brothers' comedy 'There's Something About Mary' as the titular character. This brought her increased fame and her first Golden Globe nomination.
1999: Unofficially engaged to Jared Leto
In 1999, Cameron Diaz became unofficially engaged to actor/singer Jared Leto.
1999: Recognition as a Dramatic Actress
In 1999, Cameron Diaz earned recognition as a dramatic actress for her roles in the sports drama 'Any Given Sunday' and Spike Jonze's fantasy film 'Being John Malkovich'.
1999: Starred in Being John Malkovich and Any Given Sunday
In 1999, Cameron Diaz starred in Spike Jonze's 'Being John Malkovich' as the pet-obsessed wife, and in Oliver Stone's 'Any Given Sunday' as Christina Pagniacci.
2000: Starred in Charlie's Angels
In 2000, Cameron Diaz starred in 'Charlie's Angels' as one of the trio of investigators in Los Angeles.
2001: Roles in Vanilla Sky and Shrek franchise
In 2001, Cameron Diaz received praise for her supporting role in 'Vanilla Sky' and began voicing Princess Fiona in the Shrek franchise.
2001: Roles in The Invisible Circus and Vanilla Sky
In 2001, Cameron Diaz starred in 'The Invisible Circus' and appeared in 'Vanilla Sky'.
2001: Voiced Princess Fiona in Shrek
In 2001, Cameron Diaz voiced Princess Fiona in the animated film 'Shrek', a major commercial success.
2002: Role in Gangs of New York
In 2002, Cameron Diaz had a supporting role in Martin Scorsese's 'Gangs of New York'.
2002: Starred in The Sweetest Thing
In 2002, Cameron Diaz headlined the romantic comedy 'The Sweetest Thing', playing a single woman who educates herself on wooing the opposite sex.
April 2003: Relationship with Justin Timberlake begins
In April 2003, Cameron Diaz began dating singer Justin Timberlake.
2003: Starred in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
In 2003, Cameron Diaz reprised her role in the commercially successful sequel 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle'.
2003: Sequel to Charlie's Angels
In 2003, Cameron Diaz starred in the sequel 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle'.
2003: John Rutter approached Diaz for releasing topless photos
In 2003, John Rutter approached Cameron Diaz ahead of the release of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, offering to sell topless pictures and video of her for US$3.5 million.
July 2004: Release of She's No Angel video
In July 2004, the 30-minute video of Cameron Diaz's 1992 photo shoot, entitled "She's No Angel", was released on a Russian website.
2004: Relationship with Robbie Williams Rumors
In 2004, Cameron Diaz was rumored to be in a relationship with British singer Robbie Williams, although Diaz denied these claims.
May 2005: Defamation Damages from American Media Incorporated
In May 2005, Cameron Diaz received substantial defamation damages after suing American Media Incorporated, when the National Enquirer posted an untrue article claiming she was cheating.
September 16, 2005: Sentencing of John Rutter
On September 16, 2005, John Rutter was sentenced to more than three years in prison for attempted grand theft, forgery, and perjury related to the attempted blackmail of Cameron Diaz.
2005: Starred in In Her Shoes
In 2005, Cameron Diaz starred in 'In Her Shoes', based on the novel of the same name by Jennifer Weiner. The film focused on the relationship between two sisters and their grandmother.
December 2006: Relationship with Justin Timberlake ends
In December 2006, Cameron Diaz's relationship with Justin Timberlake ended.
2006: Starred in The Holiday
In 2006, Cameron Diaz starred in the romantic comedy 'The Holiday', playing Amanda, an American movie trailer producer.
June 2008: Diaz earned an estimated US$50 million
During the period of a year ending June 2008, Cameron Diaz earned an estimated US$50 million for her roles in 'Shrek the Third' and 'What Happens in Vegas'.
2008: Starred in What Happens in Vegas
In 2008, Cameron Diaz starred in the comedy 'What Happens in Vegas'.
June 2009: Release of "My Sister's Keeper"
In June 2009, "My Sister's Keeper", starring Cameron Diaz, was released to mixed reviews. The film is based on Jodi Picoult's novel of the same name, in which Diaz plays a mother of three whose daughter is dying of leukemia.
May 2010: Relationship with Alex Rodriguez begins
In May 2010, Cameron Diaz began dating former New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez.
2010: Starred in Knight and Day
In 2010, Cameron Diaz starred in the film 'Knight and Day'.
2010: Forbes Richest Female Celebrity & Shrek Forever After & Knight and Day
In 2010, Forbes ranked Cameron Diaz as the richest female celebrity. Also in 2010, she reprised her role as Princess Fiona in "Shrek Forever After", voiced Princess Fiona in "Scared Shrekless", and starred in "Knight and Day" with Tom Cruise.
April 21, 2011: End of The Green Hornet's Theatrical Run
On April 21, 2011, "The Green Hornet", starring Cameron Diaz, ended its theatrical run. The film received mixed to negative reviews and grossed US$228 million worldwide.
September 2011: Relationship with Alex Rodriguez ends
In September 2011, Cameron Diaz's relationship with Alex Rodriguez ended.
2011: Starred in The Green Hornet and Bad Teacher
In 2011, Cameron Diaz starred in 'The Green Hornet' and 'Bad Teacher'.
2012: Cast in "What to Expect When You're Expecting", Gambit release and voice role in "A Liar's Autobiography"
In 2012, Cameron Diaz was cast in "What to Expect When You're Expecting", played in Gambit and voiced Sigmund Freud in "A Liar's Autobiography".
2013: Starring in "The Counselor" & Publishing "The Body Book"
In 2013, Cameron Diaz starred in Ridley Scott's "The Counselor". Also in 2013, she published her health book, "The Body Book: Feed, Move, Understand and Love Your Amazing Body", co-written with Sandra Bark.
2013: Highest-Paid Actress Over 40
In 2013, Cameron Diaz was named the highest-paid actress over 40, reflecting her continued success and bankability in Hollywood.
2013: Published The Body Book
In 2013, Cameron Diaz wrote 'The Body Book', a New York Times bestseller, focusing on health and wellness.
March 2014: "The Body Book" on The New York Times Best Seller list
In March 2014, Cameron Diaz's book, "The Body Book: Feed, Move, Understand and Love Your Amazing Body", reached number 2 on The New York Times Best Seller list.
2014: Releases of "The Other Woman" and "Sex Tape"
In 2014, Cameron Diaz starred in "The Other Woman" and "Sex Tape".
2014: Starred in The Other Woman, Sex Tape and Annie, then Retired
In 2014, Cameron Diaz starred in three comedies: 'The Other Woman', 'Sex Tape', and 'Annie'. After these films, she retired from acting to focus on her family.
January 5, 2015: Marriage to Benji Madden
On January 5, 2015, Cameron Diaz married musician Benji Madden at her home in Beverly Hills, California, in a Jewish ceremony.
2015: Married Benji Madden
In 2015, Cameron Diaz married Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden.
June 2016: Release of "The Longevity Book"
In June 2016, Cameron Diaz released "The Longevity Book: The Science of Aging, the Biology of Strength, and the Privilege of Time".
2016: Published The Longevity Book
In 2016, Cameron Diaz released 'The Longevity Book', further exploring health and wellness topics.
2016: IndieWire names Diaz one of the greatest actors never to receive an Academy Award nomination
In 2016, IndieWire named Cameron Diaz one of the greatest actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination.
July 2017: Decision to take a break from acting
In July 2017, Cameron Diaz decided to take a break from acting, stating she was tired of traveling for filming.
May 2019: Keynote speaker at EEEEEATSCON
In May 2019, Cameron Diaz was a keynote speaker at The Infatuation's annual food festival, EEEEEATSCON.
December 2019: Birth of first child
In December 2019, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden became parents to their first child, a daughter, via surrogate pregnancy.
2020: Launch of organic wine brand, Avaline
In 2020, Cameron Diaz launched an organic wine brand, Avaline, with business partner Katherine Power.
June 2022: Return to acting in "Back in Action"
In June 2022, it was announced that Cameron Diaz would return to acting by starring alongside Foxx in the Netflix action-comedy "Back in Action".
2022: Guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7
In 2022, Cameron Diaz appeared as a guest judge in the season opener episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7.
March 2024: Birth of Second Child
In March 2024, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announced the birth of their second child, a son.
March 2024: Talks to star in "Outcome" and couple's second child.
In March 2024, Cameron Diaz was announced to be in talks to star in the Apple Original Film "Outcome" alongside Keanu Reeves. Also, in March 2024, it was announced that the couple had a second child, a son.
January 17, 2025: Release of "Back in Action" on Netflix
In January 17, 2025, the movie "Back in Action" starring Cameron Diaz, was released on Netflix.
February 27, 2025: Confirmation of travel on Jeffrey Epstein's private plane
On February 27, 2025, it was confirmed that Cameron Diaz had been one of the people who had traveled on Jeffrey Epstein's private plane to his private island in the US Virgin Islands.
2025: Return to Acting with Back in Action
In 2025, Cameron Diaz made a return to acting with the action comedy 'Back in Action'.
2025: Value of John Rutter's Offer
In 2025, the equivalent value of US$3.5 million in 2003, offered by John Rutter to Cameron Diaz for topless pictures and video, is $6.13 million.
2027: Release of Shrek 5
In 2027, Cameron Diaz will reprise her voice role as Princess Fiona in Shrek 5, scheduled for release.
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