Cameron Diaz reveals she doesn't miss performing

She revealed in 2018 that she has retired from acting, four years after starring in her last project, the 2014 film Annie.

And Cameron Diaz told InStyle magazine for their special 25th anniversary issue she doesn't miss performing.

The 46-year-old actress explained: 'I started [experiencing fame] when I was 22, so 25 years ago - that's a long time. The way I look at it is that I've given more than half of my life to the public.'

Candid: Cameron Diaz told InStyle magazine for their special 25th anniversary issue she doesn't miss performing

The movie star talked to InStyle writer Laura Brown for the piece, released on Tuesday alongside similar interviews for Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston, Meg Ryan, Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore, Kate Hudson and several more. 

Cameron is married to Good Charlotte's Benji Madden, 40; the lovebirds tied the knot on January 5, 2015 at her Beverly Hills home.

They wed after a three month engagement; the duo were introduced by Benji's sister-in-law Nicole Richie, who is married to his twin Joel Madden.

She told InStyle that 'getting married to him was the best thing that ever happened to me,' adding: 'My husband's the best. He's the greatest human being, and he's my great partner.'  

Happiness: Cameron is married to Good Charlotte's Benji Madden; the lovebirds tied the knot on January 5, 2015 at her Beverly Hills home

While she says that marriage is hard, the star reveals that that it's important to marry someone who will put the work in and that it's 50-50. 

Cameron said that she doesn't know if she was ready to get married, only that she knew he was special: 'He's just a good man. There's no bulls**t. It's really refreshing. I'm really grateful for him.'

For now, the star's focus is creating and seeing what project 'makes the most sense for me now.': I like doing my own thing. I like creating.'

Cameron hinted that there are some things in the works but that it's too early to talk about, complimenting Nicole for her House Of Harlow fashion company and pal Gwyneth Paltrow for Goop. 

Lovebirds: Cameron said that she doesn't know if she was ready to get married, only that she knew he was special: 'He's just a good man. There's no bulls**t. It's really refreshing. I'm really grateful for him. I like doing my own thing;' pictured June 2, 2016 in Los Angeles

She said: 'I feel it's OK for me to take time for myself now to reorganize and choose how I want to come [back] into the world. If I decide to. I don't miss performing.'

Adding that right now she's 'looking at the landscape of wellness and all that,' noting that whatever she does she wants it to be 'something I'm passionate about' that 'feels effortless.'

The blonde star, who was born in San Diego, began her career as a model; she signed with Elite Model Management at 16 while she was attending high school.

She made her acting debut at the age of 21 for the Jim Carey film The Mask in 1994; she played jazz singer Tina Carlyle.

Star: The 46-year-old actress explained: 'I started [experiencing fame] when I was 22, so 25 years ago - that's a long time. The way I look at it is that I've given more than half of my life to the public;' pictured in 1994 in the film The Mask

Throwback: She made her acting debut at the age of 21 for the Jim Carey film The Mask in 1994; she played jazz singer Tina Carlyle; pictured in the film

Cameron says that she feels 'fulfilled with the adventures I've sought out in my life.'

She said: 'I'm in a great place, and the world is so different now too. The mid-1990s are an era that will never exist again. I'm just so grateful that I got to witness and partake in it.'

Since then, Cameron has starred in a slew of films including: 'My Best Friend's Wedding, There's Something About Mary, Being John Malkovich, Any Given Sunday, Charlie's Angels, Vanilla Sky, The Sweetest Thing, The Holiday, What Happens In Vegas, My Sister's Keeper, Knight And Day and many more.

She has also voiced Princess Fiona in the 2001, 2004 and 2010 Shrek films.

The Sweetest Thing actress said that while she thinks technology today like Instagram is 'incredible' because it allows a person to control your own narrative, it also makes you dependent and tied to your phone.

Since retiring from acting, Cameron said she thinks it's 'fun to just not have anybody know what I'm up to. Because my time is all mine.'

Movie star: Since then, Cameron has starred in a slew of films including: 'My Best Friend's Wedding, There's Something About Mary, Being John Malkovich, Any Given Sunday, Charlie's Angels, Vanilla Sky, The Sweetest Thing, The Holiday, What Happens In Vegas, My Sister's Keeper, Knight And Day and many more; pictured in The Sweetest Thing with Selma Blair and Christina Applegate

Explaining that she's not selling or promoting a film or project: 'I don't have to give anybody anything. I'm not doing this anymore. I'm living my life.'

She called the '40s the best decade' because 'you can be real with yourself' while still making any necessary changes since you've lived for four decades.

Cameron said: 'You get to let go of giving a s**t about anything. You're done! Don't care. I really don't. It's such a relief.'

She notes that you go through physical changes in your 40s and 'realize there's nothing you can do about them.'

Goddess: Cameron said: 'You get to let go of giving a s**t about anything. You're done! Don't care. I really don't. It's such a relief;' pictured on April 5, 2016 in New York City

Cameron said: 'I'm grateful for every moment I have.'

The actress was featured on the cover of InStyle in 2008 and when asked to describe herself in three words at that time, she said: 'Hardworking, Younger, Transformed.'

For today, Cameron said: 'Focused, Content, Blessed.'

Cameron also penned two books: The Body Book: Feed, Move, Understand and Love Your Amazing Body in 2013 and The Longevity Book: The Science Of Aging, the Biology of Strength, and the Privilege of Time in 2016. 

Star: The actress was featured on the cover of InStyle in 2008 and when asked to describe herself in three words at that time, she said: 'Hardworking, Younger, Transformed'

 

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