For 20 years in a row, Cameron Diaz was a Hollywood staple.
From her debut in 1994’s The Mask to her final appearance in 2014’s Annie, Diaz appeared in at least one movie per year. But despite her years of running success, the 52-year-old recently said that the best years of her life came after she left movies.
show up Graham Norton performs The “Charlie’s Angels” star is promoting her return to the big screen after a decade-long “retirement,” saying leaving her showbiz career was the best decision she could have made.
“I love it. It’s been the best ten years of my life,” Diaz said. “I just have the freedom to be (like ‘I’m a mom, I’m a wife, I’m living my life.'”
She said that when she first began to retire, she still received offers for roles. But after continually rejecting them, “people stopped asking.”
“It’s so cute,” she said. Diaz take time to rest From raising kids to acting, writing books and launching a wine company.
Diaz $45 million reported Star of two movies from Netflix says 10 years later, acting “means something” to family Most importantly, the “Shrek” actor said she wants to embrace the privilege of being a star in a movie.
“I just thought to myself… I would be a fool if I wasn’t a part of it and given the opportunity to be a part of it and appreciate it,” she said.
Still, Diaz isn’t promising another 20 years of movies. Her upcoming projects are currently scheduled for 2025 and 2026.
“This might be the beginning, and maybe I’ll tip my toes. Maybe I’ll go for the gun. I don’t know,” she said. “But it’s here and I’m really grateful.”
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