
Cameron Diaz - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
Born | August 30, 1972 |
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Age | 52 |
Birthplace | San Diego, California, United States |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
Generation | Generation X |
Known For | Starring in 'There's Something About Mary', 'Charlie's Angels', and voicing Princess Fiona in the 'Shrek' series. |
Intro
Cameron Diaz is an American actress, producer, and former model, best known for her comedic roles in major box office hits during the late 1990s and early 2000s, including 'There's Something About Mary', 'Charlie's Angels', and for voicing Princess Fiona in the 'Shrek' franchise.
Early Life & Background
Cameron Diaz was born and raised in San Diego, California. Her mother, Billie, was an import-export agent, and her father, Emilio Diaz, worked for an oil company. She has Cuban, English, and German ancestry. Diaz began her career as a fashion model at an early age, signing with Elite Model Management when she was 16.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role in 'The Mask' (1994) alongside Jim Carrey
- Starred in the hit comedy 'There's Something About Mary' (1998)
- Lead roles in 'Charlie's Angels' (2000, 2003) and 'Gangs of New York' (2002)
- Voiced Princess Fiona in the 'Shrek' animated franchise (2001–2010)
- Received four Golden Globe nominations
Trivia
- Diaz retired from acting after 2014 and has since focused on business and writing.
- She co-authored books on health and wellness, including 'The Body Book'.
- Before her film career, she appeared in commercials and advertisements for major brands such as Calvin Klein and Levi's.
FAQs
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How old is Cameron Diaz?
Cameron Diaz is 52 years old.
When was Cameron Diaz born?
Cameron Diaz was born the 30 August 1972.
Where is Cameron Diaz from?
San Diego, California, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 30th, 1972, in brief:
- Historical events: President Richard Nixon publicly announced that John Dean had completed an investigation into the Watergate buggings, claiming that no White House staff were implicated. This statement would later be proven false, becoming a critical moment in the unfolding Watergate scandal that would ultimately lead to Nixon's resignation.
- Day of the week: August 30th, 1972 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan
- #1 UK song: Mama Weer All Crazee Now by Slade
- Popular movie: Solaris directed by Steven Soderbergh
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