There was a time when it seemed like Cameron Diaz was everywhere.
But behind the scenes, there’s always been more than movies going on.
As some would say, sometimes it just takes the right person at the right time to change everything.
At the age of 16, Diaz signed on to become a professional model with the Elite Agency.
She quickly began picking up work for designers such as Calvin Klein and Levi’s.
Despite that connection, Diaz also admitted she doesn’t speak Spanish or any language besides English at all.
I was told she was submitted but had not acted in anything else yet.
I said to bring her in and let’s see."
Diaz was a perfect fit as Tina, which Russell said was clear right away.
After working through a few callbacks and improv sessions with Carrey, Diaz landed the role.
The Farrelly brothers had Diaz top of mind for the role, and were thrilled when she accepted.
He’s one of a kind …
He’s never taken that commercial route.
He’s an intelligent, poetic, full, real human being.
And he’s down-to-earth.
Matt is the greatest."
In 2010, Diaz was linked to former New York Yankee and ex-fiance of Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez.
Cameron spoke again about her father’s passing a year later while speaking to Vogue.
Things are given and things are taken away.
And I think the heart becomes stronger, more capable" (viaFox News).
you might’t wait for somebody to do it for you."
As she later told Andy Cohen, that attraction ran deep.
I was like, ‘What does that mean?’
Oh, I get it.
You just know when you know.
Like you’re my husband" (viaHello!
After completing the 2014 remake of “Annie,” Diaz decided to take a break from Hollywood.
This was hugely important to her.
She has instantly captured our hearts and completed our family" (viaInstagram).
The actress has been only too happy to gush about daughter Raddix and their life together with Benji Madden.
As she put it, having a baby in your late 40s is a different beast.
You really have to work hard for it."
In 2020, she announced the launch of clean wine label Avaline, which she founded alongside Katherine Power.
Finance, Diaz pointed out that she hasn’t spent a lot of her career endorsing products or brands.
It was ours, we built it from the ground up."
But we know that eventually our goal is for Avaline to stand on its own."
