Cameron Diaz, born on August 30, 1972, in San Diego, California, began her career as a fashion model before transitioning to acting in the early 1990s. Her cinematic debut in “The Mask” (1994) made her an overnight sensation, followed by acclaimed performances in “My Best Friend’s Wedding” (1997) and “There’s Something About Mary” (1998). Throughout the 2000s, Diaz became a global star with major roles in “Charlie’s Angels” (2000) and “The Holiday” (2006). By 2014, she gracefully stepped back fr