Cameron Diaz is an American actress born on August 30, 1972, in San Diego, California. She is the daughter of a Cuban-American father and an Anglo-German mother. Diaz began her career as a model at the age of 16, traveling to various countries including Japan, Australia, Mexico, Morocco, and Paris. At 21, she returned to California and auditioned for a role in "The Mask" (1994) despite having no previous acting experience. She was cast as the female lead opposite Jim Carrey, which marked the beginning of her successful acting career. Diaz continued to build her filmography with roles in independent films such as "The Last Supper" (1995), "Feeling Minnesota" (1996), and "Head Above Water" (1996), before returning to mainstream cinema with "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997).

Diaz achieved full-fledged star status with her performance in the box office hit "There's Something About Mary" (1998). She is known for her roles in "Charlie's Angels" (2000), "Vanilla Sky" (2001), and "The Holiday" (2006). Diaz's versatility as an actress has earned her a place among Hollywood's most sought-after talents. In addition to her acting career, Diaz is recognized for her trademark blonde hair, blue eyes, and wide, bright smile. She married musician Benji Madden in 2015, and they have two children together. Diaz has also ventured into writing, publishing a health book titled "The Body Book" in 2013.