Cameron Michelle Diaz was born on August 30, 1972, in San Diego, California, USA. She is an American actress known for her work in both comedy and drama. Her films have grossed over $3 billion in the U.S. box office. She established herself as a sex symbol and one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. In 2013, she was named the highest-paid actress over 40.

Cameron Diaz made her film debut at age 21 opposite Jim Carrey in the comedy The Mask (1994). She has appeared in over 40 films throughout her career. Some of her popular films include There's Something About Mary (1998), Being John Malkovich (1999), Charlie's Angels (2000), Shrek (2001), Gangs of New York (2002), and Bad Teacher (2011).

After starring in three successful comedies in 2014, Cameron Diaz retired from acting to focus on her family, but made a return to the profession in 2022.

She adheres to a Mediterranean-style diet, emphasizing produce, whole grains, good fats, and healthy proteins. She also maintains a rigorous workout schedule. She is known to be adventurous and independent, having lived in varied locales such as Japan, Australia, Mexico, Morocco, and Paris.

Cameron Diaz has been married to Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden since 2015. They have two children, a daughter Raddix Madden born in 2019, and a son Cardinal Madden born in 2024.

Some of her popular movies include The Mask (1994), There's Something About Mary (1998), Being John Malkovich (1999), Charlie's Angels (2000), Shrek (2001), Gangs of New York (2002), and Bad Teacher (2011).

Her work in film has been recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and the Screen Actors Guild. She has received four Golden Globe Award nominations: one for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for her performance in There's Something About Mary (1998), and three for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture (for Being John Malkovich, Vanilla Sky, and Gangs of New York).