Cameron Michelle Diaz is an American actress. Prolific in both comedy and drama, her films have grossed over $3 billion in the U.S. box-office. Her output of romantic comedies in the late 1990s and early 2000s established her as a prominent sex symbol and one of Hollywood's most bankable stars, and in 2013 she was named the highest-paid actress over 40. Diaz has received various accolades, including nominations for a British Academy Film Award and four Golden Globe Awards.
Born in San Diego, California, Diaz was raised in Long Beach. While still in high school, she signed a modeling contract with Elite Model Management. She made her film debut at age 21 opposite Jim Carrey in the comedy The Mask. Following a supporting role in the romantic comedy My Best Friend's Wedding, she starred as the titular character in the Farrelly brothers' comedy There's Something About Mary, which brought her increased fame and her first Golden Globe nomination. Her following two projects-the sports drama Any Given Sunday and Spike Jonze's fantasy film Being John Malkovich -lent Diaz a reputation as a dramatic actress.