After her last on-screen appearance in the 2014 film Annie, Cameron Diaz took a prolonged break from acting, leaving fans wondering if she had retired for good. In 2018, her close friend Selma Blair sparked headlines when she revealed at the Oscars Vanity Fair pre-party in Los Angeles that Diaz was “done” with acting.
Blair shared details about a conversation she had with Diaz during a casual lunch, recalling their time working together on the film The Sweetest Thing. “I would have loved to do a sequel,” Blair admitted, “but Cameron’s retired from acting. She told me, ‘I’m done.’”
Later that year, Diaz confirmed the news herself during an interview with Entertainment Weekly, where she openly referred to herself as “actually retired.”
The actress, best known for her roles in The Mask, The Holiday, and Charlie’s Angels, cited the toll of her career as a key factor in her decision to step back. “I just went, ‘I can’t really say who I am to myself,’ which is a hard thing to face,” Diaz shared with E! News. She added that the demanding nature of acting, particularly the constant travel, had left her feeling burnt out and in need of a break to “make herself whole.”
However, despite her firm statements, the allure of showbiz proved difficult to resist. Now 52 years old, Diaz is set to make her much-anticipated return to the big screen in the upcoming action-comedy Back in Action, where she will star alongside Jamie Foxx.
Fans are thrilled to see Diaz step back into the spotlight after nearly a decade. Her comeback not only marks the revival of her acting career but also demonstrates her ability to balance personal fulfillment with professional passion.
As she prepares for her return, Diaz’s journey serves as an inspiring reminder that it’s never too late to rediscover and reignite one’s purpose. Back in Action promises to be a fitting title for her triumphant reentry into Hollywood.