Cameron Diaz is a retired American actress who is best known for her roles in comedy films such as The Mask, There’s Something About Mary, and the Shrek series. She was born on August 30, 1972, in San Diego, California, to Emilio Diaz and Billie Early. She started her career as a model at the age of 16 and appeared in several advertisements for brands like Calvin Klein and Levi’s. She made her film debut in The Mask (1994) opposite Jim Carrey, which was a huge success and launched her into stardom.