Cameron Diaz, renowned for her extraordinary celebrity and success, stood out as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses. She graced the screens in iconic films such as “Charlie’s Angels,” “Shrek,” “The Mask,” and “There’s Something About Mary.“
Nevertheless, Diaz made a surprising choice to step away from Hollywood in 2017, a decision she has recently elaborated on.
As the fifth-highest grossing actress in history, Diaz‘s films raked in an astounding $3 billion at US theaters, while earning her four Golden Globe nominations.
Even in the 2010s, her career continued to flourish; in 2013, she held the title of the highest-paid Hollywood actress over 40 and took on roles in three films in 2014, including “The Other Woman,” “Sex Tape,” and “Annie.”
Despite her enduring popularity, Diaz chose to exit Hollywood to allocate more time to her family and herself. In 2019, she and musician Benji Madden welcomed their first child, Raddix, through surrogacy.
Diaz revealed that the rigorous and demanding schedule of a movie star left little room for her personal life. She found herself surrendering large parts of her existence to her career, enduring 12-hour workdays for months on end. Recognizing this, she resolved to reclaim her life and take charge of it.
Although she kept herself occupied by penning best-selling health books such as “The Body Book” and “The Longevity Book,” Diaz made a decision to make a return. In 2021, it was announced that she would star alongside Jamie Foxx in a new Netflix movie titled “Back in Action.”
This marked her comeback to the screen since “Annie” in 2014, with her decision largely influenced by her prior collaborations with Foxx.
Nevertheless, insiders suggest that Diaz’s return to Hollywood is expected to be short-lived. After completing “Back in Action,” she is anticipated to retire once more.
Her family remains her utmost priority, and she treasures her role as a mother. She believes she has nothing left to prove in the industry and finds contentment in her life beyond the realm of Hollywood.
Cameron Diaz‘s journey reflects her commitment to a well-balanced and fulfilling life, giving precedence to her family and personal well-being over her Hollywood career.
Diaz tied the knot with Benji Madden, the 41-year-old rocker from Good Charlotte, in 2015. In December, the couple celebrated the arrival of their first child, a daughter named Raddix.
“We got married pretty much immediately because we realized we just had to do it,” Diaz told.
