Cameron Diaz Net Worth 2025

What is Cameron Diaz net worth?

Diaz’s breakthrough into the film industry began in 1994 when she was cast alongside Jim Carrey in The Mask. In the two following decades, she starred in nearly 60 films and television shows, regularly commanding $10 million per project. Her films grossed over $6.5 billion at the global box office, primarily due to her recurring voiceover role as Fiona in Dreamworks Shrek. The franchise grossed $3 billion worldwide.

Some of Diaz’s most significant paydays include $42 million for Bad Teacher (2011) and $30 million for Shrek the Third (2007). Forbes listed her as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world in 2008, 2011, 2014, and 2016. Although she may have retired in 2014, Diaz is currently working alongside Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers on Shrek 5, which is targeted for a 2026 release.

Quick Facts

Earned $50-$55 million from voicing Fiona in the Shrek franchise
Single highest payday of $42 million in 2011 for Bad Teacher
Regularly commanded $10-$15 million per movie
Retired in 2014, but currently working on Shrek 5 film
Listed multiple times as one of the highest-paid actresses of the year

Acting Career

Diaz’s career began when she turned 19 and starred in the adult movie She’s No Angel. In 1994, she was one of the prominent cast members in the superhero fantasy film The Mask alongside comedian and actor Jim Carrey. Her outstanding performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

What is Cameron Diaz’s net worth?

Cameron Diaz is an American former actress, author, and producer with an estimated net worth of $140 Million.

Quick Facts

Earned $50-$55 million from voicing Fiona in the Shrek franchise
Single highest payday of $42 million in 2011 for Bad Teacher
Regularly commanded $10-$15 million per movie
Retired in 2014, but currently working on Shrek 5 film
Listed multiple times as one of the highest-paid actresses of the year

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Acting Career

In 1997, Diaz starred in My Best Friend’s Wedding, which also starred Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Rupert Everett, and Philip Bosco. Diaz delivered an award-winning performance for that movie. One year later, Diaz was seen in the movies ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’, ‘Very Bad Things’ and the award-winning film ‘There’s Something About Mary’.

In 1999, Diaz appeared in the Golden Globe-nominated film ‘Being John Malkovich‘ and was also seen in the movie ‘Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her’.

In 2008, Diaz starred in one of her most famous movies ‘What Happens In Vegas’; a romantic comedy film starring Ashton Kutcher. She also starred in the movie My Sister’s Keeper, which was based on Jodi Picoult’s novel of the same year. Since then, Diaz has been delivering some of the most popular movies for many decades. She has starred in films such as ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’, ‘A Liar’s Autobiography’, ‘Gambit’, and ‘The Counselor’.

The actress’ last on-screen appearance was in 2014’s Annie,’ and she later confirmed to the media that she’s finished with the acting side of her career. In addition to the people mentioned above, Diaz has also worked with stars such as Tom Cruise, Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel, Jack Black, and Eddie Murphy.

Diaz’s career’s earliest recorded movie salary was $2 million for 1998’s There’s Something About Mary. For comparison, her costar, Ben Stiller, earned $3 million for his role in the film. Diaz also earned $500,000 for a supporting role in Any Given Sunday (1999). In the 2000s, she began commanding 8-figure salaries, starting the 21st century by earning $12 million for Charlie’s Angels. For the sequel in 2003, her salary increased to $20 million.

Shrek Salary

The Shrek movies, Diaz’s biggest box office hits, earned her a decent amount of money for voicing Fiona. Murphy and Diaz never took an upfront salary for the original 2001 film. Instead, they were given a percentage of the domestic gross. Variety initially calculated their earnings at $3 million while the movie was at $240 million domestically and still growing. If we go back and do a quick recalculation, Diaz likely earned $3.35 million from the original film. She then earned an upfront salary of $10 million for the sequel and $10 million for Shrek Forever After.

According to an article from The Hollywood Reporter, Diaz earned an estimated $30 million from Shrek the Third, which appears to be an anomaly. Forbes also listed Diaz as the 14th highest-paid celebrity in 2008, with $50 million in estimated earnings. That figure also included her salary for What Happens in Vegas and additional income from endorsements. Diaz retired from acting in 2014 but is now set to reprise her role as Fiona in Shrek 5, targeted for a 2026 release.