Cameron Diaz has made her highly anticipated acting comeback after a decade-long break, reflecting on how motherhood and family life have reshaped her approach to her career. In a conversation with E! News, Diaz shared that becoming a mother and building a family has given her a fresh perspective on life, especially on the profession she once prioritized. She is now married to Benji Madden and is the mother of two young children—Raddix, 5, and her newly born son, Cardinal, who arrived in 2024. She admitted that life is much more chaotic now, which influences how she approaches acting and her personal time.
Diaz, who hadn’t worked on a film while balancing family life, spoke about how different it felt to return to acting. She shared that her perspective on the industry has evolved, now with her children and family at the center. Reflecting on her time away from the spotlight, Diaz revealed that she declined all professional offers during her hiatus, focusing solely on her family and her business, Avaline, which is a wine brand she co-founded. She humorously said that, like many mothers, she was “just trying to stay alive” while navigating her daily responsibilities.
When asked about her return to the screen, Diaz attributed part of her decision to Jamie Foxx, her co-star in Back in Action. She joked that it’s hard to say no to him, especially since he’s someone she would always want to share laughs with on a film set. Diaz plays a former CIA spy named Emily in the Netflix film, which is set to release on January 17, 2025. She expressed excitement about the role and hopes her kids will one day think she’s “cool” for being a part of the action-packed movie.
It’s clear that Diaz’s journey back to acting is shaped by a shift in her priorities and an exciting new chapter in her personal life. Fans are eagerly awaiting her return to the screen in Back in Action, where they will see her take on a thrilling role while continuing her journey as a mother.