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Cameron Diaz is a retired American actress best known for her roles in There's Something About Mary, Charlie's Angels and Shrek. You might have wondered why you haven't seen her in any films lately, and that is because she quit acting, with her last acting role in 2014.
Along with acting, Diaz has also produced, modeled and written books. She is also known for her environmental activism. Known for dating high-profile celebrities, such as Matt Dillon, Jared Leto and Justin Timberlake, she has now settled down with Good Charlotte singer Benji Madden. The couple was first introduced by Nicole Richie, her now sister-in-law.
So what does an actor do when they retire from what they do for a living? Cameron has been busy with her personal life and other business endeavors that allow more time at home. This is Cameron Diaz's life since she quit acting.
10 Her Last Role
Diaz quit acting in 2014 after her last two roles, Sex Tape and Annie. In Sex Tape, she starred with Jason Segel, where they are a married couple who make a sex tape only to wake up the next morning and find it gone. It was not received well by critics, but it did well in the box-office. Diaz played Miss Hannigan in the film adaptation of Annie as her last acting role ever in 2014, in which she stared alongside Jamie Foxx and Rose Byrne. Although that was her last role, she didn't actually announce her retirement until years later.
9 Why She Quit Acting
After the release of Annie, Diaz decided to take a break from acting. In July 2017, she stated that she became tired of traveling for roles and confirmed her retirement from the career the following March. Two other big factors in her decision to retire were her husband and child. She wanted a more balanced lifestyle and to be able to stay home with her family. Who can blame her?
8 Got Married
One of Hollywood's more mismatched couples, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden got married at her home, in Beverly Hills, CA, on January 5, 2015, in a Jewish ceremony. They were introduced ten months earlier by her close friend and now sister-in-law, Nicole Richie. They tend to keep their lives and relationship very private. But he is one of the main factors as to why she wants to be closer to home.
7 Published a Book
In June 2016, she published her second health book, "The Longevity Book: The Science of Aging, the Biology of Strength, and the Privilege of Time," after the success of her first book in 2013. She continued the discussion on a topic that has been taboo for too long in society: the aging female body. It teaches women about maintaining optimal health as they move from their thirties to their mid-life.
6 Invested In Start-Ups
One way she keeps her net worth up, in addition to the royalties from her movies, is investing in health and biotech startups, including Seed Health and Modern Acupuncture. She is also known for her environmental activism and was an early adopter of the Toyota Prius hybrid and worked hard to promote Al Gore's Live Earth campaign, raising awareness of climate change.
5 A Keynote Speaker
In May 2019, she was a keynote speaker at The Infatuation's annual food festival, EEEEEATSCON, in Santa Monica, CA. She spoke on the art of eating and the culinary industry as a whole. Diaz posts recipes and food on her Instagram on a regular basis. The festival is a food experience built in the spirit of a music festival, but with restaurants as the headliners.
4 Had A Baby
Cameron Diaz and her husband live a very personal life, but in a now-deleted Instagram post, Diaz announced that she and Madden had a baby girl, a daughter named Raddix. She has spoken in the past that she loves being a mother, and it has inspired her to focus more on her family. Being a bit older, no one knows if she will have any more children, but whatever the couple decides we wish them the best.
3 Launched A Wine Brand
If there was any time to launch a wine brand it would be in 2020, and that is exactly what Cameron Diaz did. She launched an organic wine brand called Avaline with her business partner and entrepreneur, Katherine Power. She posts all about the wine on her Instagram, which features white, red and rose. So, if you want a good summer wine for a decent price, be sure to check it out.
2 Joined TikTok
She's getting with the trends. Cameron Diaz joined TikTok this past July and and posted her first video on July 30, where her and Power tried to drink wine form the bottle. That is the only video she has posted, but hopefully as her brand develops more, Diaz will make more videos. Maybe she will even post videos not related to wine.
1 Says She Feels Whole After Leaving Acting
On an episode of Hart to Heart with host, Kevin Hart, Cameron Diaz opened up about retiring from acting. She admitted she wanted to be able to manage her own time. Being scheduled by others wasn't what made her feel fulfilled. Diaz admits she loves acting and still has the energy to do it, but wanted more control. "My routine in a day is literally what I can manage to do by myself. It’s the best feeling. I feel whole."