Cameron Diaz is making her much-anticipated return to Hollywood, ending a 10-year hiatus. She stepped away from acting after her role in Annie (2014), prioritizing personal growth, family life, and entrepreneurial ventures. Diaz recently shared her excitement about her comeback at the Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit on October 14, 2024, explaining that her time away was essential to reclaim her life and focus on the things that mattered most to her.
Her upcoming film, Back in Action, will premiere on Netflix in January 2025, marking a reunion with her co-star Jamie Foxx. Diaz revealed that her return was driven by personal encouragement from her family, particularly her husband, Benji Madden, who urged her to pursue her passion again. In addition to this project, she is also set to reprise her iconic role as Princess Fiona in Shrek 5 and is rumored to be working on a new film with Keanu Reeves.
During her hiatus, Diaz embraced new challenges, including launching the clean wine brand Avaline with business partner Katherine Power. Her return to acting symbolizes a new chapter where she balances family life with professional endeavors.
When will ‘Back in Action’ release?
Cameron Diaz’s upcoming movie Back in Action is set to premiere on January 17, 2025, on Netflix. This marks her return to acting after a 10-year break, reuniting her with co-star Jamie Foxx for an action-comedy adventure.
