Cameron Diaz Research Paper

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Cameron Diaz is type cast as the sweet , funny babe in most of her films, she is always know for her comedic roles, and girl-next door charisma. She was once a model before she had the privilege to become an actress. In 1994, Diaz won her first film role in the blockbuster action-comedy The Mask, starring the comedic Jim Carrey. With no previous acting experience, she had originally auditioned for a supporting character in the film. And ever since her appearance in film most films she has acted are mostly full of her being funny, a pretty blonde.
She’s also known for voicing princess Fiona in the Shrek series. Her other high profiled film includes ‘Charlie’s Angels’ and it’s sequel ‘Charlie’s Angel: Full Throttle.’ , The sister’s keeper, Bad teacher, The other woman, sex tape and Annie. In
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She wants to get their feedback, learn about how they decide what to eat now, and teach them to make more informed choices.”
She had received positive feedbacks or support from readers, viewing Diaz as a role model, a celebrity telling women that our looks does not matter- “life should be about celebrating your strengths, your skills and discovering what you’re capable of.” (quoted from http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/cameron-diazs-new-book-worst-2937084)
After the most recent film Annie (2014), Cameron Diaz had no further plans on her acting career, despite the fact that she was once one of “Hollywood’s highest-paid female stars making $15 million per film”. She explained that she need some spare time so she could spend time recovering for herself. “I just went, ‘I can’t really say who I am to myself.’ Which is a hard thing to face up to. I felt the need to make myself

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