Cameron Diaz recently made a rare public appearance after nearly a decade away from the spotlight, leaving fans intrigued and inspired.
Diaz rose to fame at just 21 with her debut role in *The Mask* (1994), starring alongside Jim Carrey, despite having no prior acting experience. Reflecting on that time, she admitted, “I was ready to have a nervous breakdown.
I couldn’t eat or sleep. I kept thinking, ‘I’m going to disappoint them, and they’ll fire me.’” Her performance launched her career, establishing her as one of the most sought-after actresses of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
She starred in blockbuster hits like *There’s Something About Mary* and *Charlie’s Angels* while also voicing Princess Fiona in the beloved *Shrek* series.
However, after her 2014 film *Annie*, Diaz decided to retire, saying, “I needed to reclaim my life.” She shifted her focus to family, marrying Benji Madden in 2015 and raising their two children, while also starting her organic wine brand, Avaline.
At the Elle Women in Hollywood event, Diaz stunned in a chic Ralph Lauren outfit. While social media reactions ranged from praise to criticism, many celebrated her elegance and natural beauty, calling her a graceful example of aging with confidence.
