American actress and former fashion model Cameron Diaz was born on August 30, 1972 in San Diego, CA. She began modeling at age 16, working for designers like Calvin Klein and Levi's.
In 1994, at age 21, Cameron landed the lead female role in The Mask, starring opposite Jim Carrey. Her performance in The Mask launched her acting career.
Over the years, she has appeared in many successful films like There's Something About Mary, Being John Malkovich, Vanilla Sky, Charlie's Angels and Gangs of New York.
Cameron is one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood. Most recently, she starred in the film What Happens in Vegas opposite Ashton Kutcher.
Did you know…
- She has been nominated for four Golden Globes
- She attended the same high school as Snoop Dogg
- She once got alcohol poisoning in Australia when she was 18
- She has obsessive compulsive disorder
- She will only wash her face in Evian spring water
- She was once engaged to Jared Leto
- She is very superstitious
