Cameron Michelle Diaz (born August 30, 1972) is an American actress, author, entrepreneur, and former model. She has received various accolades, including nominations for four Golden Globe Awards and a British Academy Film Award. As of 2018, her films have grossed over $3 billion in the U.S., making her the fifth-highest-grossing actress at the domestic box office. Diaz's roles in comedies and romances cemented her as a ??? symbol and a bankable star, and she was named the highest-paid Hollywood actress over 40 in 2013.