Cameron Diaz thanks Jamie Foxx for helping her return to acting after 10-year hiatus

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Cameron Diaz thanked Jamie Foxx for helping her return to Hollywood after stepping away in 2018, following her decision to retire after her final role in the 2014 film 'Annie'.

During her decade-long hiatus, Cameron Diaz prioritized her personal life, marrying Benji Madden and welcoming their daughter in December 2019.

Cameron Diaz reflects on her break and comeback

Cameron Diaz has mostly kept her private life away from the spotlight, embracing her role as a mother.

Reflecting on her break, she said, "I had 10 years of not paying attention to anything, not accepting any offers. I loved those years for myself and my family."

Cameron Diaz’s return was inspired by her close friend and co-star Jamie Foxx, who persuaded her to star in the upcoming action-comedy 'Back in Action'.

Appearing on 'The Graham Norton Show', Diaz shared, “I’m back all thanks to Jamie. I’d be a fool not to come back.”

The actress received a script that reignited her passion for acting. “If I was going to leave my family for 10 hours a day, I wanted to do it with the most talented man in the entertainment business,” she said, expressing gratitude for the opportunity.

Cameron Diaz on challenges of ‘Back In Action’

The Netflix film 'Back in Action', directed by Seth Gordon, stars Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx as former CIA agents pulled out of retirement to protect their families.

Diaz performed her stunts, recalling, “It felt like muscle memory—it was as if I had never left.”

While the film marks a triumphant return for Diaz, the production faced challenges, including reports of an on-set meltdown by Foxx in 2023.

Despite the drama, Diaz praised the privilege of making movies, saying, “It’s amazing that the door was still open for me after a decade.”

Cameron Diaz opens up on balancing motherhood and career

Though excited about her return, Cameron Diaz admitted the long hours away from her family were challenging.

A source close to the actress revealed, “Cameron loves being a mom more than anything in the world. These back-to-back 10-hour workdays have been tough on her,” according to Daily Mail.

Diaz hinted that 'Back In Action' might be her last film, citing her love for family and aversion to Hollywood’s drama.

“I’ve already proven myself in this industry. I have nothing left to prove,” she said.

'Back In Action' premieres on Netflix on January 17, giving fans a long-awaited glimpse of Diaz reclaiming her spot in the spotlight.