Not Only The Mask: 5 Best Cameron Diaz Roles in the Comedy Genre
The beauty from The Mask, the sex symbol of the 2000s, and a brilliant comedian.
In 2014, Cameron Diaz took a break from her career, deciding to focus on her family, and for ten years she refused work offers. Finally, in 2025, she made a comeback – the actress starred in a comedy action film – Back in Action.
Let's remember the roles that made Cameron Diaz an icon of the comedy genre.
1. My Best Friend's Wedding, 1997
Kimberly, the perfect, charming architecture student, has fallen in love with sports reporter Michael. She has already dropped out of college and is preparing for a lavish wedding. But this movie is not about her at all.
The focus is on Julianne, Michael's emotionally unavailable ex-girlfriend. When her ex-boyfriend is swept off his feet by another woman, the woman is struck by a surprising clarity. She suddenly realizes that she loves Michael, and for the sake of their mutual happiness, she must break up the couple four days before their wedding.
2. The Holiday, 2006
Hollywood producer Amanda suffers another romantic failure. At the same time, in England, journalist Iris tearfully mends her broken heart: her lover is engaged to another.
The women, tired of their problems, swap houses for Christmas. Amanda travels to snowy England and meets impeccable Graham. Meanwhile, Iris finds herself in a California mansion, where she befriends the filmmaker and charming Miles.
The Holiday is a touching rom-com that comforts with a happy ending. Like a fairy tale, the characters' story ends in mid-sentence, leaving viewers to believe in miraculous love and the possibility of life renewal.
3. Charlie's Angels, 2000
A quirky and whimsical reincarnation of the popular 1970s series became a 2000s hit and a beloved blockbuster. Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu starred as a fiery trio of spies skilled in combat and the art of seduction.
The agents take on another dangerous mission – to find stolen software. Along the way – ambushes, mercenaries, parties and dangerous love. Dancing, having fun, and gracefully swinging their fists, the women reach their goal and steal the macho spy genre from men as a reward.
4. Head Above Water, 1996
Nathalie and her husband George are relaxing at a beach house on a remote island. While George and Lance, Nathalie's childhood friend, are out night fishing, Nathalie's ex-boyfriend Kent arrives uninvited. However, he didn't live to see the morning – he probably died of alcohol poisoning.
In the morning, Nathalie panics and hides the body in the basement. George, having learned what happened, tries to help cover the tracks until he begins to suspect a terrible conspiracy. Kent's death was certainly no accident.
5. There's Something About Mary, 1998
Mary is the epitome of the perfect girl. She is smart, beautiful, happy, caring, and knows a lot about American football. How can you not fall for her? Even nine years after graduation, Ted can't get her out of his mind.
Hoping to find his high school sweetheart, he hires a private detective, but he ends up falling for the beauty himself. Ted will have to work hard to win Mary's heart, as she still has a number of extremely aggressive admirers.