History of Cameron Diaz in Timeline
Cameron Diaz is a highly successful American actress known for her roles in both comedic and dramatic films, achieving significant box-office success with her movies grossing over $3 billion in the U.S. A prominent sex symbol in the late 1990s and early 2000s, she became one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses, particularly noted when she was named the highest-paid actress over 40 in 2013. Diaz has garnered numerous accolades, including nominations for a British Academy Film Award and four Golden Globe Awards.
August 30, 1972: Cameron Diaz Born
On August 30, 1972, Cameron Michelle Diaz was born. She is an American actress known for both comedic and dramatic roles.
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.
1994: Starred in The Mask
In 1994, at age 21, Cameron Diaz starred in "The Mask", playing Tina Carlyle, launching her career as a sex symbol.
1995: Starred in The Last Supper
In 1995, Cameron Diaz starred in the independent black comedy "The Last Supper".
1996: Lead role in Feeling Minnesota and other movies
In 1996, Cameron Diaz had a lead role in the dramatic comedy "Feeling Minnesota", and she was cast in "She's the One" and "Head Above Water".
1997: Supporting Role in My Best Friend's Wedding
In 1997, Cameron Diaz played a supporting role in the romantic comedy "My Best Friend's Wedding".
1998: Starred in There's Something About Mary
In 1998, Cameron Diaz starred as the main character in the Farrelly brothers' comedy "There's Something About Mary", which increased her fame and earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
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 the fantasy film "Being John Malkovich".
1999: Being John Malkovich and Any Given Sunday
In 1999, Cameron Diaz starred in "Being John Malkovich" and "Any Given Sunday".
2000: Starred in Charlie's Angels
In 2000, Cameron Diaz starred in "Charlie's Angels", an action comedy.
2001: Praise for Vanilla Sky & Voicing Fiona in Shrek
In 2001, Cameron Diaz received praise for her supporting role in "Vanilla Sky", and she began voicing Princess Fiona in the "Shrek" franchise.
2001: The Invisible Circus and Vanilla Sky
In 2001, Cameron Diaz starred in the independent drama "The Invisible Circus" and appeared in "Vanilla Sky", earning nominations for her performance.
2001: Voiced Princess Fiona in Shrek
In 2001, Cameron Diaz voiced Princess Fiona in "Shrek", which became a major commercial success.
2002: Headlined The Sweetest Thing
In 2002, Cameron Diaz headlined the romantic comedy "The Sweetest Thing".
2002: Supporting Role in Gangs of New York
In 2002, Cameron Diaz played a supporting role in Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York".
2003: Starred in Charlie's Angels Sequel
In 2003, Cameron Diaz reprised her role in the "Charlie's Angels" sequel.
2003: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
In 2003, Cameron Diaz reprised her role in the commercially successful sequel "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle".
July 2004: Video of topless photo shoot released
In July 2004, a 30-minute video of Cameron Diaz's 1992 topless photo shoot, entitled "She's No Angel", was released on a Russian website.
2004: Shrek 2 Release
In 2004, Cameron Diaz reprised her role in the commercially successful sequel "Shrek 2".
May 2005: Defamation Lawsuit Against National Enquirer
In May 2005, Cameron Diaz received substantial defamation damages after suing American Media Incorporated, due to an untrue article posted by the National Enquirer alleging she was cheating on her boyfriend.
September 16, 2005: John Rutter sentenced for attempted theft, forgery, and perjury
On September 16, 2005, John Rutter was sentenced to more than three years in prison for attempted grand theft, forgery, and perjury, related to trying to sell topless photos of Cameron Diaz.
2005: Starred in In Her Shoes
In 2005, Cameron Diaz starred in "In Her Shoes", a comedy-drama film based on the novel of the same name.
2006: Starred in The Holiday
In 2006, Cameron Diaz starred in "The Holiday", a romantic comedy which became one of the biggest commercial successes of the year.
June 2008: Earned Estimated US$50 Million
For the 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", based on Jodi Picoult's novel, was released to mixed reviews. In the drama, Cameron Diaz plays a former lawyer and mother. The movie was a moderate commercial success.
2010: Starred in Knight and Day
In 2010, Cameron Diaz starred in the action comedy "Knight and Day".
2010: Forbes ranks Diaz as the richest female celebrity, Shrek Forever After release
In 2010, Forbes ranked Cameron Diaz as the richest female celebrity. Also in 2010, Diaz reprised her voice role as Princess Fiona in "Shrek Forever After", which grossed over US$752 million worldwide. In 2010, she also voiced Princess Fiona in a Halloween special titled "Scared Shrekless". In 2010, Cameron Diaz reunited with Tom Cruise in "Knight and Day".
April 21, 2011: The Green Hornet Theatrical Run Ends
On April 21, 2011, the film "The Green Hornet" ended its theatrical run with a worldwide gross total of US$228 million. The film received mixed to negative reviews.
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" and "Gambit"
In 2012, Cameron Diaz was cast in "What to Expect When You're Expecting", which received mostly negative reviews but was a moderate commercial success. In 2012, Diaz also starred in "Gambit", a remake of the 1966 film, which performed poorly at the box office. Diaz also voiced Sigmund Freud in "A Liar's Autobiography" (2012).
2013: Stars in "The Counselor" and publishes "The Body Book"
In 2013, Cameron Diaz starred in Ridley Scott's "The Counselor". In late 2013, she published "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.
2013: Published The Body Book
In 2013, Cameron Diaz wrote "The Body Book", which became a New York Times bestseller.
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" was no. 2 on The New York Times Best Seller list.
2014: Stars in "The Other Woman" and "Sex Tape"
In 2014, Cameron Diaz starred in "The Other Woman", which received mostly negative reviews but was a commercial success. Also in 2014, Diaz starred in "Sex Tape", which was a moderate commercial success. The role in Sex Tape required Diaz to perform multiple scenes of nudity.
2014: Starred in The Other Woman, Sex Tape, and Annie
In 2014, Cameron Diaz starred in three successful comedies: "The Other Woman", "Sex Tape", and "Annie". She then retired from acting to focus on her family.
January 5, 2015: Cameron Diaz marries Benji Madden
On January 5, 2015, Cameron Diaz married musician Benji Madden at her home in Beverly Hills, California.
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 published "The Longevity Book".
2016: IndieWire names Diaz one of the greatest actors without 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: Cameron Diaz takes a break from acting
In July 2017, Cameron Diaz stated that she became tired of traveling for filming, and decided to take a break from acting.
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: Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome first child
In December 2019, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden became parents to their first child via surrogate pregnancy, a daughter.
2020: Cameron Diaz launches Avaline wine brand
In 2020, Cameron Diaz launched an organic wine brand, Avaline, with business partner Katherine Power.
June 2022: Return to acting announced
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", stating she was a huge fan of the show.
March 2024: Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome second child
In March 2024, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announced that they had a second child, a son.
March 2024: In talks for "Outcome" and Shrek 5
In March 2024, it was announced that Cameron Diaz was in talks to star in the Apple Original Film "Outcome" alongside Keanu Reeves and filming for the project started. She will reprise her voice role as Princess Fiona in "Shrek 5".
January 17, 2025: Release of Back in Action
Cameron Diaz's movie Back in Action was released on Netflix on January 17, 2025
February 27, 2025: Diaz allegedly traveled 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 in Back in Action
In 2025, Cameron Diaz made a return to acting in the action comedy "Back in Action".
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