Actress Cameron Diaz: biography, movies, personal life. Book of the star

Cameron Diaz is a talented actress, whose existence the world has learned through the film project "The Mask", which saw the light in 1994. Over the years, the effective blonde not only got rid of the role of a close friend of the protagonist, but also became a real Hollywood star. What interesting facts are known about her personal life and career?

Cameron Diaz: biographical information

The actress, whom the press dubbed forever "Hollywood cutie," was born in 1972 in San Diego. Among the ancestors of Cameron Diaz are Englishmen, Germans and even Mexicans. The blonde has an older sister, with whom she is friendly throughout her life due to the similarity of the characters.

Despite the angelic appearance, the girl from an early age was a disobedient child, constantly fought with neighbor children. With age, the character of Cameron Diaz has practically not changed. Becoming a teenager, she has not ceased to provide parents with reasons for concern. The star made dubious acquaintances, preferred such a musical direction as metal, and did not tolerate encroachments on her own freedom. However, the mother did not limit her daughter in choosing her favorite music, often made her company in campaigns for concerts by Ozzy Osbourne.

It is interesting that becoming an actress was not part of the plans of a small Cameron Diaz. She was more attracted to the animal world, as evidenced by a mini-zoo home that was inhabited not only by dogs and cats, but also by mice with snakes. However, the zoologist of the blonde did not work.

First successes

To try his hand as a model Cameron suggested the photographer of the agency "Elite", accidentally met her at a party. Already in 16 years, "cutie" signed the first in the life of the contract and began to participate in the creation of commercials. Her daily earnings could reach 2 thousand dollars.

Movies with Cameron Diaz fans can now watch also by the will of fate. The scenario of "Mask" caught her by chance, but so captivated the girl that she decided to go to the casting. Lack of experience of acting in the pretender did not confuse the creators of the comedy, thanks to her external data, the blonde got the role, becoming the girlfriend of the famous Jim Carrey. After the release of the film, 22-year-old Diaz literally woke up famous.

The best roles in the cinema

It is difficult to choose the most successful of the pictures, in which Cameron took part. In the romantic comedy "The Wedding of a Best Friend" she played a fragile girl, ready to fight for elusive love. In "Charlie's Angels" Diaz reincarnates in a cool and confident young lady, a superagent, perfectly mastering innovative weapons and hand-to-hand combat techniques.

To get rid of the role of "cutie" actress helped thriller "Vanilla Sky", in which she acts as an abandoned bride Tom Cruise character. You can not call frivolous and her role in the "Gangs of New York", since the heroine Cameron Diaz is in the epicenter of the struggle of warring criminal groups.

Viewers who like romantic comedies with a good end, will like the "Holiday on Exchange", in which one of the main roles is played by an American star. The heroine Diaz is changing houses with a girlfriend for fresh impressions, which do not keep you waiting. Improve the bad mood will help the comedy "Very bad teacher", where the blonde acts as a sexual huntress for rich husbands.

Writing experience

Journalists and fans for many years are interested in the secrets of beauty and health of the star. The book Cameron Diaz, written with her direct participation, answers in detail such questions.

The literature, which became a surprise, which the actress made to her fans, does not offer general recommendations on proper nutrition. It will be interesting to those readers who want to know what happens to a piece of cake, which they allow themselves at dinner. "Cute" is convinced that it is her "Book of the body" that will help people to acquire healthy habits.

Personal life

It's no secret that Cameron Diaz in his youth was a loving girl. She met with stars such as Matt Dillon, Jared Leto, Justin Timberlake, Alex Rodriguez. At the moment, the actress has found family happiness thanks to her husband Benjy Madden. Spouse Cameron is also an actor, the couple have not had children yet.