Cameron Michelle Diaz' hometown is San Diego, California. She was born on August 30, 1972. After almost four years of walking down runways and posing for pictures, she tried to pursue an acting career by trying out for a part in the movie The Mask, which also became her introductory movie.

After that, she had other chances to pursue mainstream acting. Some of her movies that gained her nominations are My Best Friend's Wedding, There's Something About Mary, and Vanilla Sky. After receiving her payment for doing the movie Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, she then made her spot in the famous "$20 Million Club" composed of the 3 highest paid actress, namely, Angelina Jolie, Reese Witherspoon, and Julia Roberts.