A model-turned-actress, Cameron Diaz, was born in San Diego on August 30, 1972. She began as a model before trying her luck in acting. Diaz took a promising start at the young age of 20 without prior experience, but she was destined to shine. She got a lead role in her first film, “The Mask,” and her performance paved the way for several other roles. However, it wasn’t until a few Years later she appeared in a supporting role in “My Best Friend’s Wedding” and won everyone’s heart. Consequently, more acclaimed work followed, making her a big name in the industry.
She was in the limelight for her dramatic roles but eventually decided to retire eight Years ago. Cameron was last seen with Jamie Fox in the movie Annie in 2014. Whereas fans still wish for her comeback, she has left behind a wealth of enjoyable films that we can watch today. Scroll down to find the top 10 best Cameron Diaz movies of all time.
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The Holiday
Year: 2006
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Director: Nancy Meyers
Writer: Nancy Meyers
IMDb Rating: 6.9
Runtime: 2hrs. 16mins
Where to watch: Netflix
The film Launched in the US on December 8, receiving mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. The audience was happy with the ensemble cast’s performance but skeptical about the film’s plot, claiming it was predictable. Cameron Diaz was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Hissy Fit.
The Holiday is a story of Two women, Iris(Kate Winslet) and Amanda(Diaz), who swap homes during Christmas. But the twist is that they both fall in love with a local guy during their time in each other’s homes in different countries.
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Bad Teacher
Year: 2011
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Director: Jake Kasdan
Writer: Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
IMDb Rating: 5.6
Runtime: 1hr. 32mins
Where to watch: Netflix, HBO Max
It is an American comedy grossing over $216.2 million compared to its $20 million budget. Critics gave the movie mixed reviews, praising Diaz’s performance. However, she managed to achieve a 2011 Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress – Comedy.
Bad teachers’ story revolves around a lazy middle school teacher (Diaz) who hates her job along with her colleagues. She planned to quit her job and marry her rich fiance, but he dumped her after knowing her true nature. So now she has to return to school to continue her job.
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The Sweetest Thing
Year: 2002
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Nancy M. Pimental
IMDb Rating: 5.1
Runtime: 1hr. 24mins
Where to watch: Amazon Prime, Netflix
It’s an American comedy written by Nancy Pimental, who created characters based on herself and her friend Kate Walsh. The film received mixed reviews making only $68.7 million on a $43 million budget. Cameron Diaz was nominated for the Teen Choice Award in the category of Film – Choice Actress, Comedy, and Film-Choice Hissy Fit.
Its story focuses on Christina Walters (Diaz), who decided to avoid men but fell for someone when hanging with friends – Courtney and Jane. However, when her Mr. Right leaves the town, she too leaves along with her friend Courtney.
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Any Given Sunday
Year: 1999
Genre: Sport, Drama
Director: Oliver Stone
Writer: Daniel Pyne, John Logan, Oliver Stone
IMDb Rating: 6.9
Runtime: 2hrs. 42mins
Where to watch: Netflix
Any Given Sunday is an American film partly modeled on the 1984 novel with the same title. The film was successful and earned $100.2 million on a $55 million budget. In addition, Cameron Diaz acquired two awards for her great performance in the film – ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film and Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress – Drama.
It’s about a football team, Miami Sharks, coached by Tony (an old coach), who was on the top for four Years. Now his team is struggling with continuous losses because of their aging heroes, especially their 39-Year-old quarterback, Jack Rooney. However, the young president and co-owner(Diaz) of Shark is challenging Tony’s ways of doing things.
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Charlie’s Angels
Year: 2000
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Director: McG
Writer: Ryan Rowe, Ed Solomon, John August
IMDb Rating: 5.6
Runtime: 1hr. 38mins
Where to watch: Prime Video
It is the first part of the Charlie’s Angels franchise, a continuation of Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts’ television series by the same title. Critics gave the movie a mixed bag of reviews, praising Diaz, Barrymore, Liu, and Murray’s performances. They were happy about the action sequences and the humor but criticized its plot.
It’s the story of three women, Alex, Dylan, and Natalie(Diaz), the private elite investigators with a mysterious boss. They are tasked with recovering stolen voice-ID software.
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In Her Shoes
Year: 2005
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Curtis Hanson
Writer: Jennifer Weiner, Susannah Grant
IMDb Rating: 6.5
Runtime: 2hrs 10mins
Where to watch: Prime Video
It’s a comedy-drama based on the same-titled novel by Jennifer Weiner. Critics gave mostly positive reviews to the film praising the ensemble cast performance. In addition, Cameron Diaz was nominated for the Imagen Foundation Award for Best Actress.
Maggie(Cameron), the party’s life, and her strait-laced sister Rose had a clash due to Maggie’s Boyfriend. But the arrival of an estranged grandmother warmed the chilly environment.
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The Mask
Year: 1994
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Director: Chuck Russell
Writer: Michael Fallon, Mark Verheiden, Mike Werb
IMDb Rating: 6.9
Runtime: 1hr. 41mins
Where to watch: HBO Max
The Mask is the first installment in the Mask film franchise, partially based on the comics published by Dark Horse Comics. Upon its release, the film became a critical and commercial success grossing over $351 million against an $18-23 million budget. The movie impacted the revival of 1990s swing music. The film developed Diaz as a leading lady and Carry as the key performer of the 1990s.
Its story revolves around a bank clerk, Stanley, who finds a mysterious mask containing the powers of the Norse God Loki. When wearing a mask, he becomes a completely different person and catches the eye of a nightclub singer Tina (Diaz). While under the influence of Mask, he robs a bank that pissed the city’s crime lord.
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Gangs Of New York
Year: 2002
Genre: Crime, Drama
Director: Martin Scorsese
Writer: Jay Cocks, Steven Zaillian, Kenneth Lonergan
IMDb Rating: 7.5
Runtime: 2hrs. 47mins
Where to watch: Amazon Video
It’s a historical drama modeled on the 1927 book “The Gangs of New York” by Herbert Asbury. The film was a success, generally receiving positive reviews from critics.
Its story follows a young Irish immigrant, Amsterdam(Leonardo), who is released from prison. He is set to avenge the father’s killer, William(Daniel-Day Lewis), an anti-immigrant gang leader. While you will see Diaz in a supporting role in the movie.
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Vanilla Sky
Year: 2001
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
Director: Cameron Crowe
Writer: Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil, Cameron Crowe
IMDb Rating: 6.9
Runtime: 2hrs. 16mins
Where to watch: Amazon Video
It’s a psychological thriller and an English-language adaptation of the 1997 Spanish film Open Your Eyes by Alejandro Amenábar. In the movie, Cameron Diaz will be seen as a supporting actress. The latter managed to acquire two Awards – BSFC Award and CFCA Award for Best Supporting Actress.
The main protagonist of Vanilla Sky is David Ames(Cruise), a rich socialite who inherited a huge publishing company. Aames, a free-spirited womanizer, meets Sofia Serrano (Cruz), and the two fall in love over the course of one night.
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There’s Something About Mary
Year: 1998
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Director: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Writer: Ed Decter, John J. Strauss, Peter Farrelly
IMDb Rating: 7.1
Runtime: 1hr. 59mins
Where to watch: Prime Video
There’s Something About Mary was a box office hit, earning $369 million globally compared to its $23 million budget. It became the fourth highest-grossing film and was listed 27th in American Film Institute’s 100 Years, 100 Laughs: America’s Funniest Movies. People gave positive reviews to the movie praising the humor and Diaz’s performance. She even won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress.
A man named Ted(Ben Stiller) gets the opportunity to meet again with his dream girl Mary (Cameron Diaz). However, he now doesn’t want to miss the chance as their prom date never happened because Ted had an unexpected accident.
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My Best Friend’s Wedding
Year: 1997
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: P.J. Hogan
Writer: Ron Bass
IMDb Rating: 6.3
Runtime: 1hr. 45mins
Where to watch: Amazon Video
My Best Friend’s Wedding was well received by critics claiming it a refreshing entertainment comedy. The film was a blockbuster hit. At the same time, Cameron Diaz won the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actress – Comedy.
Its story follows two best friends, Julianne and Michael, who made a pact to marry if they were single at age 28. But before Julianne turns 28, Michael announces that he will marry a charming young woman Kimberly(Diaz).
