Cameron Diaz (San Diego, 1972) is an American actress known for her versatility and charisma on screen. Her film career took off with the success of *The Mask* (1994), where she immediately showcased her screen presence.

She then cemented her fame by becoming one of the queens of romantic and action comedies of the 1990s and 2000s. Among her most iconic roles are Mary in *There's Something About Mary* (1998), a film that defined her energetic and carefree style, and Natalie Cook in the *Charlie's Angels* saga.

Diaz also demonstrated remarkable versatility by acting in dramatic films such as *Vanilla Sky* (2001) and *Gangs of New York* (2002), and by voicing Princess Fiona in the successful animated film series *Shrek*. Her style is often characterized by roles of strong, independent, and vibrant women, with an innate talent for physical and sharp comedy. After a successful career, she temporarily stepped away from the screen in 2014.