20 times actors quit Hollywood and why they came back

The Iconic Hollywood Sign - Source: Getty
The Iconic Hollywood Sign - Source: Getty

6. Cameron Diaz

Diaz in 2012 / Image Source: Wikipedia
Diaz in 2012 / Image Source: Wikipedia

Cameron Diaz, known for hits like The Mask, There’s Something About Mary, and Charlie’s Angels, stepped away from Hollywood after her 2014 film Annie. Feeling the pressures of the industry, she shifted her focus to personal growth, health, and family life, marrying musician Benji Madden in 2015 and starting a family. During her break, Diaz pursued other ventures, including writing wellness books and launching her wine label, Avaline. In 2022, she announced her return to acting in the action-comedy Back in Action with Jamie Foxx, saying she now feels ready to balance her career and personal life.

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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala