History of Cameron Diaz in Timeline
Cameron Diaz is a successful American actress known for her roles in both comedic and dramatic films. Her movies have grossed over $3 billion domestically, solidifying her status as a bankable star and sex symbol, particularly for her work in romantic comedies during the late 1990s and early 2000s. In 2013, she was recognized as the highest-paid actress over 40. Throughout her career, Diaz has earned nominations for prestigious awards, including a British Academy Film Award and four Golden Globe Awards.
1966: Original Gambit film release
In 2012 Cameron Diaz starred in the remake of the 1966 film of the same name, called Gambit.
August 30, 1972: Cameron Diaz is born
On August 30, 1972, Cameron Michelle Diaz was born. She is an American actress known for her roles in both comedy and drama.
1976: Setting of "The Box"
The movie "The Box", starring Cameron Diaz and James Marsden, is set in 1976. The film revolves around 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, whom she met in Japan while filming an LA Gear ad.
May 1992: Topless Photoshoot
In May 1992, Cameron Diaz was photographed and videotaped topless for an S&M leather fashion lingerie editorial by John Rutter, a professional photographer. These photographs and video were never released at the time.
1994: Starring in The Mask
In 1994, Cameron Diaz auditioned for and starred in "The Mask", launching her acting career. At the time, she also dated video producer Carlos de la Torre.
1994: Cohabitation with Carlos de la Torre Ends
In 1994, Cameron Diaz ended her cohabitation with video producer Carlos de la Torre.
1995: Starring in The Last Supper
In 1995, Cameron Diaz starred in the independent black comedy "The Last Supper".
January 1996: Dating 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 and She's the One
In 1996, Cameron Diaz had lead roles in "Feeling Minnesota" and "She's the One", along with a starring role in "Head Above Water".
1997: Supporting role in My Best Friend's Wedding
In 1997, Cameron Diaz had a supporting role in the romantic comedy, "My Best Friend's Wedding", further establishing her presence in Hollywood.
September 1998: Relationship with Matt Dillon Ends
In September 1998, Cameron Diaz ended her relationship with Matt Dillon.
1998: Starring in There's Something About Mary
In 1998, Cameron Diaz starred in "There's Something About Mary", receiving a Golden Globe nomination.
1999: Recognition as a dramatic actress
In 1999, Cameron Diaz earned recognition as a dramatic actress for her work in the sports drama "Any Given Sunday" and Spike Jonze's fantasy film "Being John Malkovich".
1999: Starring in Being John Malkovich and Any Given Sunday
In 1999, Cameron Diaz starred in Spike Jonze's directorial debut "Being John Malkovich" and Oliver Stone's sports drama "Any Given Sunday". She earned best supporting actress nominations for her role in "Being John Malkovich".
1999: Engagement to Jared Leto Begins
In 1999, Cameron Diaz was unofficially engaged to actor/singer Jared Leto.
2000: Starring in Charlie's Angels
In 2000, Cameron Diaz starred in "Charlie's Angels", which proved to be a commercially successful action comedy.
2000: Charlie's Angels film adaptation
In 2000, Cameron Diaz starred in the film adaptation of "Charlie's Angels", which grossed US$264.1 million.
2001: Praise for Vanilla Sky
In 2001, Cameron Diaz received praise for her supporting role in Cameron Crowe's "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", receiving nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Vanilla Sky.
2001: Voices Princess Fiona in Shrek
In 2001, Cameron Diaz voiced Princess Fiona in the animated film "Shrek", which was a major commercial success.
2002: Starring in The Sweetest Thing
In 2002, Cameron Diaz headlined the romantic comedy "The Sweetest Thing", which was a moderate commercial success.
2002: Role in Gangs of New York
In 2002, Cameron Diaz starred in Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York", gaining commercial success and further recognition for her acting abilities.
April 2003: Dating Justin Timberlake Begins
In April 2003, Cameron Diaz began dating singer Justin Timberlake.
2003: Charlie's Angels sequel
In 2003, Cameron Diaz continued her commercial success with the sequel to "Charlie's Angels".
2003: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
In 2003, Cameron Diaz reprised her role in the commercially successful sequel "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle".
2003: Rutter's Blackmail Attempt
In 2003, John Rutter approached Cameron Diaz, offering to sell her topless pictures and video for US$3.5 million before offering them to other buyers. Diaz sued him, viewing it as attempted blackmail.
July 2004: Release of "She's No Angel" Video
In July 2004, a 30-minute video of Cameron Diaz's 1992 photoshoot, titled "She's No Angel", was released on a Russian website. John Rutter denied releasing it.
2004: Shrek 2 release
In 2004, Cameron Diaz reprised her role in "Shrek 2", another commercially successful sequel.
May 2005: Defamation damages from American Media Incorporated
In May 2005, Cameron Diaz received substantial defamation damages after suing American Media Incorporated, due to an untrue article posted by the National Enquirer.
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: Starring in In Her Shoes
In 2005, Cameron Diaz starred in "In Her Shoes", receiving acclaim for her performance.
2005: In Her Shoes released
In 2005, Cameron Diaz starred in the comedy-drama "In Her Shoes", receiving acclaim for her performance.
December 2006: Relationship with Justin Timberlake Ends
In December 2006, Cameron Diaz ended her relationship with Justin Timberlake.
2006: Starring in The Holiday
In 2006, Cameron Diaz starred in "The Holiday", which became one of the biggest commercial successes of the year.
June 2008: Earnings of $50 million
In June 2008, Cameron Diaz earned an estimated US$50 million for her roles in "Shrek the Third" and "What Happens in Vegas".
2008: Starring in What Happens in Vegas
In 2008, Cameron Diaz starred in the comedy "What Happens in Vegas" with Ashton Kutcher.
June 2009: Release of "My Sister's Keeper"
In June 2009, "My Sister's Keeper", starring Cameron Diaz, was released to mixed reviews. The movie, based on Jodi Picoult's novel, features Diaz as a former lawyer and mother dealing with her daughter's leukemia. The movie grossed US$95 million worldwide.
May 2010: Dating Alex Rodriguez Begins
In May 2010, Cameron Diaz began dating former New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez.
2010: Starring in Knight and Day
In 2010, Cameron Diaz starred in the movie "Knight and Day".
2010: Forbes Ranking and Shrek Forever After Release
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", which grossed over US$752 million. In the same year, she also voiced Princess Fiona in a Halloween special and starred in "Knight and Day" with Tom Cruise.
April 21, 2011: "The Green Hornet" Theatrical Run Ended
On April 21, 2011, the theatrical run of "The Green Hornet", starring Cameron Diaz, Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, and Christoph Waltz, ended with a worldwide gross of US$228 million. The film received mixed to negative reviews.
September 2011: Relationship with Alex Rodriguez Ends
In September 2011, Cameron Diaz ended her relationship with Alex Rodriguez.
2011: Roles in The Green Hornet and Bad Teacher
In 2011, Cameron Diaz starred in both "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" and "Gambit". Also in 2012, Diaz voiced Sigmund Freud in "A Liar's Autobiography".
2013: Starring in "The Counselor" and Publishing "The Body Book"
In 2013, Cameron Diaz starred in Ridley Scott's "The Counselor". In late 2013, she published a health book, "The Body Book: Feed, Move, Understand and Love Your Amazing Body", co-written with Sandra Bark.
2013: Named highest-paid actress over 40
In 2013, Cameron Diaz was named the highest-paid actress over the age of 40, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in Hollywood.
2013: The Body Book Published
In 2013, Cameron Diaz wrote "The Body Book", a New York Times bestseller focused on health and wellness.
March 2014: "The Body Book" on The New York Times Best Seller list
In March 2014, Cameron Diaz's health book, "The Body Book: Feed, Move, Understand and Love Your Amazing Body", reached No. 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", which earned US$196.7 million globally, and "Sex Tape", which grossed US$126 million worldwide.
2014: Successful Comedies and Retirement
In 2014, Cameron Diaz starred in three successful comedies: "The Other Woman", "Sex Tape", and "Annie". Following these, 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.
2015: Marriage to Benji Madden
In 2015, Cameron Diaz married Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden, marking a significant event in her personal life.
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: The Longevity Book Published
In 2016, Cameron Diaz published "The Longevity Book", adding to her work in the health and wellness space.
2016: IndieWire's Recognition
In 2016, IndieWire named Cameron Diaz one of the greatest actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination.
July 2017: Taking a Break from Acting
In July 2017, Cameron Diaz announced that she would take a break from acting, citing exhaustion from 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 Avaline Wine Brand
In 2020, Cameron Diaz launched an organic wine brand, Avaline, with business partner Katherine Power.
June 2022: Announcement of Return to Acting in "Back in Action"
In June 2022, it was announced that Cameron Diaz would return to acting, starring alongside Jamie 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, where she expressed her fondness for the show.
March 2024: Birth of Second Child
In March 2024, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcomed their second child, a son.
March 2024: Talks to Star in "Outcome" and Filming Starts
In March 2024, Cameron Diaz was announced to be in talks to star in the Apple Original Film "Outcome" alongside Keanu Reeves, and filming started later that month.
2024: Equivalent value of blackmail money in 2024
In 2003, John Rutter tried to blackmail Cameron Diaz and was asking for US$3.5 million (equivalent to $5.98 million in 2024)
January 17, 2025: Release of "Back in Action" on Netflix
Cameron Diaz starred in "Back in Action", which was released on January 17, 2025 on Netflix.
February 27, 2025: Diaz Linked to Jeffrey Epstein's 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 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".
2026: Reprising Role in "Shrek 5"
In 2026, Cameron Diaz is scheduled to reprise her voice role as Princess Fiona in "Shrek 5".
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