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Eddie Murphy's Shrek character Donkey is getting his own film - which will be released in 2028.The 64-year-old is doing voiceover work for Shrek's sidekick in the fifth movie of the DreamWorks animated film franchise, Shrek, which is set to be released on December 18, 2026, and Eddie revealed work on the Donkey spin-off film - which will see him have his "own little story with his dragon wife" and their "half-dragon and half-donkeys children" - will begin in September 2025.Asked if Shrek 5's animation is being worked on now, he told ScreenRant: "No, they're still doing voiceover stuff. We're still in the booth, and literally, we're still doing Shrek."We start in September on Donkey, we're doing a Donkey one, and that'll be three years from now, but we're about two years into Shrek 5. Still in the booth and about to start Donkey in September."Confirming that...

Cameron Diaz took a decade-long break from acting and returned this year in the Netflix action-comedy Back in Action… and now she’s making another movie for the streamer!

It was just announced that Cameron will star in the upcoming action comedy Bad Day for Netflix.

THR reports that the movie follows “a single mom fighting to keep one little promise to her daughter on the absolute worst day of her life.”

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It’s being reported that the movie will shoot this fall in New York and New Jersey. Jake Szymanski will direct the film. He’s best known for the series Jury Duty and the movie Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.

Cameron will also reprise her voice role of Princess Fiona in the upcoming Shrek 5 and she’s starring in Jonah Hill‘s upcoming movie Outcome alongside a star-studded cast.

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The new Cameron Diaz movie has become a global streaming sensation. The American actor became an A-list star off the back of prominent romantic comedies from the late 1990s, including My Best Friend's Wedding (in which she played Julia Roberts' romantic rival) and There's Something About Mary (in which she played the title role opposite Ben Stiller). She has also taken on major projects in other genres, including starring in 2000's Charlie's Angels and its 2003 sequel Full Throttle, as well as voicing Princess Fiona in DreamWorks' animated Shrek franchise.

However, for a full decade between 2014 and 2024, she starred in no movies at all. Cameron Diaz retired from acting, with her final project until 2025 being the 2014 remake of Annie starring Quvenzhané Wallis and Jamie Foxx. She spent that decade focusing on her family, working to "reclaim" her life, and working in the wellness space, including launching an organic wine brand and publishing The Longevity Book.

Zendaya has been cast as the voice of Shrek’s daughter, Felicia in the upcoming fifth offering of animation ‘Shrek.’

Zendaya joins the returning cast of Mick Myers as Shrek, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona and Eddie Murphy as Donkey.

Universal Pictures announced the casting with a short clip on social platforms.

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Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon also return to the franchise taking directing duties. Dohrn worked on the second and third ‘Shrek’ movies as a writer and artist and ‘Shrek 4’ as head of story and voice of Rumpelstiltskin. Vernon directed “Shrek 2” and voices Gingerbread Man.

The fifth instalment of the ‘Shrek’ franchise is set to be released in theatres on December 23, 2026, marking 25 years since the original film debuted.

The original film which centres a misunderstood ogre and fairytale characters,...

The world of Shrek may have last released an installment almost a decade and a half ago, but it is barely done yet. This is because the franchise is all set to return to the screens as it prepares to deliver yet another entertaining installment to fans soon. This installment — Shrek 5 — reportedly has earned itself a star-studded cast, too.

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According to the latest announcements, besides the original leads returning to the saga to once again voice the fan-favorite characters, Hollywood hotshot Zendaya is among the other names to debut in the swamp near the Far Far Away kingdom. Not to mention, Cameron Diaz will also be making her return through the same.

The full cast of Shrek 5 includes Zendaya, Cameron Diaz Zendaya. | Credits: Euphoria / HBO.

While not a lot of details have been released about this forthcoming fifth installment in the film series as of yet,...

Shrek 5just announced its latest cast member. Zendayahas officially joined the sequel that will mark the return of the DreamWorks Animation characters audiences have come to love over the course of two decades. The Dune star will voice Shrek's daughter. To accompany the announcement, the studio behind the sequel shared a short video that revealed the new looks for Shrek (Mike Myers), Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz), and more. The happiest family in the swamp is looking through the Magic Mirror as if it were a smartphone. The new look reveals that time has certainly passed for the characters living in Far, Far Away as much as it has passed for us sinceShrek Forever After.

Zendaya has joined the cast of Shrek 5, in a major get for the franchise, as announced on the series’ official X page Thursday morning.

The in-demand actress plays the daughter of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz). As previously announced, Eddie Murphy will also reprise his role in the new film as Donkey. Watch a teaser offering a first look at Zendaya’s character below.

Slated for release on December 23, 2026, Shrek 5 will be the first installment to hit theaters since Shrek Forever After all the way back in 2010. No word yet on the storyline.

Walt Dohrn (Trolls franchise), who worked on the second and third films as a writer and artist and as Head of Story on the fourth film, is directing alongside co-director Brad Ableson (Minions: The Rise of Gru), with The Trolls franchise’s Gina Shay returning to produce alongside Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri (The Super Mario Bros. Movie...

Raunchy rom-com There's Something About Mary is climbing the streaming chart, currently sitting at number six on Hulu. Starring Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz, the comedy was directed by the Farrelly Brothers (Peter and Bobby), and became a massive smash hit when it premiered in July 1998. The film went on to earn nearly $370 million at the global box office against a $23 million production budget. It currently sits at a positive 84% critical and, surprisingly, only 61% audience on Rotten Tomatoes.

Following the success of Dumb and Dumber in 1994, and, to a lesser extent, Kingpin in 1996, the Farrelly Brothers went to work on There's Something About Mary, which starred Stiller as Ted, Diaz as Mary, and Matt Dillon as Healy. Years after a disastrous high school date with his crush Mary (you have to see it to believe it), Ted gets another chance years later when his best friend Dom (Chris Elliott) suggests he find her.

The first three Shrek movies have once again found themselves in the Netflix global Top 10. As of this writing, Shrek sits at number two, Shrek 2 is at number four, and Shrek the Third is at number eight. While none have yet to crack Netflix's United States top 10 chart, it proves that the animated classics are beloved by audiences worldwide.

When Shrek opened in 2001, it was one of DreamWorks Skg's earliest animated films. The studio was launched in 1994 by Hollywood and music legends Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen. It was seismic, as it was the first major studio in decades and featured three of the most powerful people in entertainment. Spielberg was coming off the dual successes of Schindler's List and Jurassic Park, Katzenberg had turned around Disney's animated film division, and Geffen was one of the biggest music moguls on the planet.

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Cam Diya recently spoke about all the changes on sets due to #MeToo(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Cameron Diaz recently reflected on the significant changes in the entertainment industry, particularly in relation to the MeToo movement, which exposed toxic behaviors that had long been tolerated on movie sets.

The 52-year-old star, who took a ten-year hiatus from acting, spoke about the prevalence of inappropriate behavior on sets, where there was always “that one guy” who made women uncomfortable.

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Diaz is making her long-awaited return to acting in the Netflix action-comedy ‘Back in Action’ with Jamie Foxx, where both play retired CIA spies.

During her decade away from the screen, the #MeToo movement swept through Hollywood, exposing the harassment, sexism, and rape culture that had been prevalent for years. Even Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lawrence,...

Shrek premiered in 2001, and the franchise was a massive success. Ahead of a new installment, which is set to premiere next year, three of the four feature animated films became a hit on streaming.

The media franchise, which comes from DreamWorks Adaptations, is loosely based on William Steig's 1990 book Shrek!, and it follows the bad-tempered, yet kind green titular Ogre, and his adventures with his friends and family. The franchise features four films, and several TV specials, a spin-off, Puss in Boots, and a state musical adaptations. Ahead of the upcoming Shrek 5, the first three Shrek films became a hit on Netflix globally between the week of Feb. 3 and 9, Tudum reveals.

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Cameron Diaz feels like she returned to a “changed” film industry. During a January interview with Skip Intro, the actress — who returned to her first role after a 10-year hiatus with Back in Action — shared that she noticed more protections for folks on set.

“You walk onto the set and it is different. It wasn’t just like the higher-ups [back then],” she said on the Netflix podcast. “There was always just that one guy, you know, on set, that you were like, ‘God, here he comes again.’”

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Cameron Diaz spoke about the changes she's experienced on set since returning to Hollywood post MeToo. Diaz has returned to work, starring in a pair of films for Netflix, the first being Back In Action, starring Jamie Foxx. Inan interview on the SkipTinro podcast, Diaz opened up about how different movie production sets are, after a decade away. The actress last appeared in 2014's Annie also co-starring Foxx. The actress commented,

"The industry is so different. I mean, I definitely have to say that MeToo changed everything. You walk on to the set and it is different. There was always that one guy, ou know, on set, that you were like, 'God, here he comes again'

She continued saying,

"There was always layers and layers of inappropriateness that you just kind of had to put up with."

Diaz said that prior to filming the new movies, she was contacted by...

Acclaimed actor and comedian Eddie Murphy lands another action film on his extensive CV. The decorated Hollywood veteran takes flight with Sony Pictures for the upcoming action comedy, Blue Falcon.

According to Deadline, Murphy has joined Blue Falcon to play the lead role. The news comes as Sony acquired the rights to the script penned by London Has Fallen and Motor City writer Chad St. John. Murphy will also co-produce Blue Falcon through his self-titled production company. Davis Films and Syndicate Entertainment are also producers of the feature-length project.

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After retiring from acting after 2014's Annie to focus on her family life, Cameron Diaz is back. As she's experiencing a lot of popularity with her action flick, Back in Action, the actress is not in a hurry to revisit all her previous films.

Cameron Diaz is a successful comedy and action star, known for roles in 1994's The Mask, 2006's The Holiday, and the Charlie's Angels trilogy. Although she is set to revisit one of her former roles, as she's returning to voice Princess Fiona in the upcoming Shrek 5, Diaz is not planning to revisit all of her popular roles. Speaking to Vogue Mexico, Diaz addressed the chances for a sequel to The Mask and The Holiday.

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Back in Action director Seth Gordon hails the Netflix film's co-stars, Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz.

It appears as if paying a huge amount of money to Cameron Diaz to lure her out of retirement has worked, as the Netflix hit Back in Action just scored the largest weekend debut for an English language movie since 2022. Diaz stars in the action comedy alongside Jamie Foxx, and was reportedly paid $45 million dollars by the streaming service to appear in two movies, making her Back in Action paycheck $22.5 million.

Per The Wrap, director Seth Gordon's first feature film since 2017's Baywatch brought in a whopping 46.8 million views during its premiere weekend, making it the biggest debut for a movie since the 2022 Ryan Reynolds sci-fi action flick The Adam Project. Second place wasn't even close, as The Secret Life of Pets 2 scored 8.9 million views, with the original film coming in third at 5.2 million views.

While critics have largely dismissed Back in Action, Diaz and Foxx fans haven't...

When Cameron Diaz retired from acting in 2014, fans thought they'd seen the last of the award-winning actress, but that all changed when it was announced in 2022 that she'd be returning for director Seth Gordon's Back in Action. Diaz stars in the Netflix hit alongside Jamie Foxx, with the duo portraying a pair of married ex-CIA operatives that are pulled back into active duty when their identities are compromised. Just how much money did it take to lure Diaz out of retirement, though? As it turns out, a lot.

An unearthed report from Bloomberg that goes deep into Netflix's production model revealed that Diaz was reportedly paid $45 million dollars to star in two movies for the streaming service, an amount that was agreed upon by the former film chairperson Scott Stuber before Dan Lin took his place in 2024. The report states that though Stuber was hesitant to shell out that much money for Diaz,...

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Cameron Diaz has returned to stardom with Back in Action on Netflix, and the film leaves a vital character to be cast for a sequel. 2025's Back in Action brought Cameron Diaz out of retirement with her first movie in eleven years. She co-stars alongside Jamie Foxx as the lead, Emily, and the pair bring charisma and excitement to the fun new action movie. While their first adventure came to a close, Back in Action's ending laid the foundation for a sequel, with the proposition of Emily's father being a new character.

With the prospect of Back in Action 2 happening, an actor for Emily's father must be cast. In the spirit of upping the game for a sequel, filmmaker Seth Gordon would likely have to bring in an actor of some esteem to play this new co-protagonist, who would be joining Emily...

Cameron Diaz is one of the most popular comedy and drama actors, and her films grossed billions at the box office. However, the actress stepped out of the spotlight to focus on her family for a decade and her comeback movie is not the success she'd hoped.

Netflix's Back in Action, where she stars with Jamie Foxx, is Diaz's first film in 10 years. The movie premiered on the platform on Jan. 17, and its debut score has just been unveiled. Out of 23 reviews, Back in Action has an abysmal 26% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which might fluctuate as more reviews come in. The audience score is currently not available, as there are fewer than 50 ratings at the time of publishing.

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Cameron Diaz is a fabulously talented actress with a scope of incredible movies from her long-spanning career. Diaz’s acting kicks off with the hilarious Jim Carrey film The Mask, making her debut at just 21, but in recent years, she is best known for her performance in Will Gluck’s remake of Annie. Although she has retired from the silver screen before, she is still remembered and is an actress that many audiences hoped would return. Since her start in the ‘90s, Cameron Diaz’s net worth has soared from her most memorable roles.

Thankfully, Cameron Diaz’s movie comeback is finally happening. The actress is due to appear opposite Keanu Reeves in Apple TV’s Outcome, and she is once again lending her voice to Princess Fiona in the fifth installment of the Shrek franchise. While Diaz is generally prominent in romantic comedy movies,...

While the sequel was originally on track to hit theaters in time for a franchise anniversary, Shrek 5's release date has now been delayed.

Some months after the studio confirmed that it was set for a Summer 2026 release date, The Hollywood Reporter has now brought word that Shrek 5's release date is being delayed. The Mike Myers-led animated sequel is now set for a December 23, 2026 release date, ultimately coming out five months later from its original July 1 date. Universal has now swapped in the currently titled Minions 3 into that date, bringing it up nearly a full year from its original June 30, 2027 release date.

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Shrek 5 continues the adventures of the beloved ogre and his friends in a new chapter of the animated franchise. This installment revisits familiar characters...

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Back in Action is an appropriate name for Cameron Diaz's return film as the upcoming Netflix action comedy marks her first big-screen appearance in over a decade. With Diaz back in the spotlight and slowly regaining her passion for acting, the veteran star names the one rule she has for accepting new roles after unretiring.

Speaking with Empire, Diaz addressed her acting comeback and named her one condition for accepting future parts. Insisting she's "not defining anything," Diaz stated she'd happily accept new roles as long as it makes sense for herself and her family. However, she laid down one golden rule for the rest of her acting career; no more romantic comedies. “I don’t know how I view it. It’s hard to say. If I say it then it becomes this thing. I reserve the right to say no to doing a movie ever again, and...

When Celebrities Take a Break: Why Stars Step Back from Fame - Main Image

Some of the celebrities that we know and love from the past have taken a break from the spotlight and stepped back despite their fame.

There are various reasons why such stars would do that kind of career move whether it's personal life and struggles or simply not wanting to pursue stardom anymore. Let's explore it all below.

Celebrities Who Took Acting Hiatus for Personal Reasons

Some celebrities decided to step back from fame due to personal reasons whether it's to focus on motherhood or having a simple family life without the distraction of stardom.

The most recent example is Cameron Diaz, who decided to take a hiatus from acting after starring in the 2014 remake of Annie to focus on having her own family. She still occasionally made public appearances at events and talk shows from time to time.

Cameron Diaz is making her big return to acting after 11 years with Netflix’s Back in Action, dropping on January 17. Diaz has built a career that’s tough to ignore—her films have pulled in over $3 billion worldwide. Sure, not every movie has been a hit, but that’s part of what makes her career so interesting—she’s always kept us guessing.

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From her breakout in The Mask to voicing the feisty Princess Fiona in Shrek, Diaz has proved she can hold her own in any genre. But like any actor with a long career, her filmography is a mix of wins and letdowns. Let’s look into her box office journey, and balance the hits against the flops that fell short of expectations.

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Mike Myers recently joined Vulture for a career-spanning interview in which he hilariously recounted how he was first pitched “Shrek” immediately after walking out of the the world premiere screening of Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan.” But that didn’t stop DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg from pitching him the chance to voice a a big green ogre.

“I went to the premiere of ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ and Jeffrey Katzenberg comes up to me afterward in the lobby and brings his daughters, who then do the dance sequence from ‘Austin Powers,'” Myers said. “This was after such a heavy movie, and I was in tears because my parents were in World War II. I was shell-shocked and then they’re doing the dance, and I was like, ‘Yeah, that’s great. Read a room!'”

Katzenberg asked Myers if he would ever consider doing an animated movie, to which Myers said,...

In the pantheon of beloved Mike Myers characters — of which there are many — the Scottish ogre named Shrek may be his most beloved. Over the course of four films, we've all laughed and felt with Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona as they butt up against the fairytale world in which they live, and were thrilled when the studio announced the original cast of Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz return for the highly anticipated Shrek 5.

But what's the status of his long-gestating project? Well, we finally have some answers thanks to everyone's favorite Canadian character actor, who told an audience at this year's Vulture Festival that he's already working on the cantankerous green goober's cinematic return.

In a wide-reaching conversation about his truly iconic career, Myers revealed that he's already started work on the latest installment in the franchise, but also that there may still be a long ways to...

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Cameron Diaz is one of the most iconic actors of her generation. She's also one of the few who gave her career up. Diaz stepped away from acting in 2014, keeping a low profile ever since. However, she's set to end her 10-year hiatus with a spot in Netflix's upcoming film Back in Action alongside Jamie Foxx. Diaz and Foxx play two former CIA agents who are unexpectedly thrust back into the spy world when their secret identities are uncovered. Seems like a fitting plot and title for an un-retiring actress.

While Diaz is certainly not the first major star to walk away from the limelight, her case is unique. She wasn't in a career slump, nor was she dealing with any known health or personal issues. She just decided to walk away.

Cameron Diaz (returning to the movies after a decade) and Jamie Foxx star in spy comedy Back In Action, here’s the trailer.

Cameron Diaz chose to step back from acting a decade ago, with her last feature film credit to date being 2014’s Annie. Before that, she was one of the biggest names in Hollywood, starring in films like The Mask, There’s Something About Mary, the Charlie’s Angels films and voicing Princess Fiona in Shrek.

Jamie Foxx began his career as a stand up comedian, partaking in the popular Def Comedy Jam shows before moving to television to be part of the cast of In Living Color. His first dramatic role was in 1999’s Any Given Sunday and he went on to star opposite Will Smith in Ali and Tom Cruise in Collateral. In 2005, he won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in Ray.

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After a decade-long acting hiatus, Cameron Diaz is back in action, literally, alongside Jamie Foxx in the Netflix spy comedy Back in Action.

The streaming service has shared the first trailer for the film, which finds Diaz and Foxx as married-with-children inactive CIA operatives thrust back into the spy business, kids in tow.

“For the first time in a really long time, I felt alive again. I felt like the bitch again,” Diaz says in the trailer, a remark that could double both for her character’s return to spy...

Shrek's John Lithgow revealed he would be willing to reprise his role as Lord Farquaad if asked to join the franchise's upcoming fifth film. Unfortunately, Lithgow also confirmed that he's not a part of the new movie.

Speaking with People, Lithgow said he would "say yes in a minute" to joining the cast of Shrek 5 as Lord Farquaad, the villainous main antagonist of the franchise's first film. At the end of 2001's Shrek, Lithgow's character was eaten by the fire-breathing dragon who guarded Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz), and Lithgow joked to people about Farquaad's death preventing him from reprising his role. "It turns out it's impossible to recover from being eaten by a dragon," he said, adding that he hasn't been approached about joining Shrek 5.

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The short king could make a triumphant return for Shrek 5, as John Lithgow is eager to return to the land of far, far away. Lithgow played one of the most iconic characters in the entire franchise, Lord Farquaad, in the debut movie. Desperate to win the hand of Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz), Farquaad is the one who tasks Shrek (Mike Myers) with rescuing her from the castle protected by a dragon. While the Lord is swallowed whole by the dragon at the end of the film, fans are desperate to see the most iconic villain in the franchise return to the big screen once more, and Lithgow is game. Speaking to People, Lithgow said he'd return to the Shrek franchise in a heartbeat if asked.

"[I would] say yes in a minute," the actor remarked about reprising his beloved role.

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As fans are well aware, it’s been a decade since Cameron Diaz last appeared in a film, stepping away from the spotlight after starring in the 2014 musical Annie. Back in 2018, the Charlie’s Angels alum, now 52, decided to retire from acting, but now she is opening up about her decision to return to the silver screen.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, at the Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit earlier this week, Diaz shared that she had to “push” herself to un-retire after spending cherished moments with her family. Diaz has several new projects in the works, including a highly anticipated Netflix film titled Back in Action, where she will star alongside Jamie Foxx.

Cameron Diaz Gets Candid About Returning To The Silver Screen At Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit

The Knight and Day star acknowledged that she had the option to stay at home with her family indefinitely following the pandemic.

With an upcoming return to the screen next year, Cameron Diaz is opening up about her decade-long hiatus from acting.

The four-time Golden Globe nominee recently explained why she took an extensive break from Hollywood following her last role as Miss Hannigan in the 2014 Will Gluck-helmed update of Annie.

“For me, it was just something I had to do,” she said at Fortune‘s Most Powerful Women Summit. “It felt like something I had to do to reclaim my own life. And I just really didn’t care about anything else. I didn’t. Nobody’s opinion, nobody’s success, no one’s offer, no one’s anything could change my mind about my decision of taking care of myself and building the life that I really wanted to have. So, I think it really comes to: What are you passionate about? For me, it was to build my family.

Cameron Diaz addresses why she retired from acting in 2014. Her retirement came after her starring role in the 2014 comedy movies The Other Woman and Sex Tape, along with a remake of Annie. Diaz's return to acting was announced in 2022 as she joined the action comedy Back in Action, which is slated to debut on Netflix in 2025. She has also signed on to reprise the voice role of Princess Fiona for Shrek 5 alongside franchise veterans Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy.

At the Fortune Most Powerful Women 2024 Summit (via Fortune Magazine), Diaz explained that she stepped away from acting in 2014 to focus on building her family. Watch the clip from the event below:

It felt like the right thing for me to reclaim my own life. And I just really didnt care about anything else," actress Cameron Diaz said onstage at the #FortuneMPW Summit in Laguna Niguel. https://t.co/i7TB1hXKnU pic.

The last movie Cameron Diaz appeared in was the 2014 musical comedy drama Annie. Four years later, she officially retired from acting with little explanation.

Speaking at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit, Diaz revealed why she stepped back from Hollywood. "For me, it was just something I had to do," she said in a video shared on X. "It felt like something I had to do to reclaim my own life. And I just really didn't care about anything else. Nobody's opinion, nobody's success, no one's offer, no one's anything could change my mind about my decision of taking care of myself and building the life that I really wanted to have."

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How can you not love Shrek? The friendly green ogre (voiced by Mike Myers) has become a pop-culture phenomenon, with fans eagerly anticipating the fifth installment in the franchise which releases in July 2026. But it's not just internet obsessives who proclaim that "Shrek is Love, Shrek is Life," as A-list actor Al Pacino recently revealed his love for the ogre in the most unexpected fashion. During an interview with the BBC to promote his new book, Sonny Boy: A Memoir, Pacino pulled out his phone to reveal a plastic case smothered with a Shrek collage.

"Who would be expecting Shrek? Who? It's mine," the actor said.

The moment caught everyone, including the journalist, off-guard. After re-gaining his composer, the interviewer asked Pacino "Can you explain why you Shrek it?" (which might be the greatest question ever asked by a journalist). Much to everyone's further surprise, the Scarface star's answer was surprisingly wholesome.

Cameron Diaz is back in action both literally and cinematically, with her 10-year hiatus from the screen ending with next year’s aptly titled Back in Action. Pairing once again with her Any Given Sunday and Annie co-star Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz says it was due time that she returned.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Cameron Diaz explained of both her decade-long break and her insistence on returning, “It was just the right time for my family. After Covid, we were in the house for a long time, which was amazing and the problem was we would probably stay there, we would still be there right now. People would be like, ‘It’s over’ and I’d be like, ‘No it’s not, it’s not over for me.’” She added, “So I had to push myself; my husband and I — my husband, who is the best — he was like,...

Shrek Forever After took the title ogre to an alternate timeline and back to his main one, but theres one thing at the end that still bothers me and Shrek 5 must fix it. Back in 2001, DreamWorks Animation brought Shrek, loosely based on William Steigs 1990 picture book of the same name. The success of Shrek established DreamWorks Animation as a competitor to Pixar and helped the studio grow, while also spawning a media franchise that currently covers movies, spinoffs, TV shows, a musical, short films, and more.

Shrek introduces the audience to the title ogre (voiced by Mike Myers), who, with the help of his new friend Donkey (Eddie Murphy), rescues Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and breaks her curse, which permanently leaves her as an ogre. The following movies continued the story of Shrek and Fiona along with Donkey and saw them forming a family. The fourth movie, Shrek Forever After,...

Rachel Zegler is receiving all the heat for her upcoming film, Snow White. The film cast Zegler, of Latina descent, as the titular character, which was a move welcomed by many. However, Zegler bashing Disney’s original fairy tale hasn’t helped the film a bit. Amidst the controversy, The Hunger Games actress’ performance at Elsie Fest in New York City is receiving appreciation.

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Fans on social media agreed that Zegler’s musical theater experience made her an incredible performer and that they couldn’t take their eyes off her during her performance. The new appreciation might finally take the edge off the backlash against her following her Snow White comments.

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Lord Farquaad is one of the most memorable antagonists in recent animated film history, known for his commanding presence despite his small stature. As the ruthless ruler of Duloc in Shrek (2001), Farquaad is on a mission to rid his kingdom of Shrek's fairy-tale creatures and win the hand of Princess Fiona. His character is marked by an insatiable hunger for power, masked behind a polished but imposing exterior.

Far from a conventional villain, Lord Farquaads meme-able character embodies satirical humor and social commentary, making him a standout in the pantheon of animated villains. His regal mannerisms, towering ego, and deep-seated insecurities create a multi-layered persona that both entertains and critiques authoritarian figures. Through Farquaad, Shrek navigates themes of vanity, control, and the absurdity of power, with the character's unique blend of menace and ridiculousness resonating with audiences of all ages.

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Cameron Diaz fans have waited a decade for the actress to return to screens, and they will have to wait just a little longer as her new Netflix movie has been delayed to 2025. Back in Action is an action comedy that pairs Diaz with Jamie Foxx as a couple with a secret past they used to be secret agents. While the movie was originally set to arrive this November, it seems that this is now not the case.

The production of Back in Action has not been an easy one. The film was hit with controversy when it was reported that Diaz was planning on retiring from acting again due to outbursts on set by Foxx. While these reports were later refuted, the film hit a major stumbling block when Foxx was rushed to hospital due to a medical emergency. While Foxxs actual condition remained a mystery, the film was...

The anticipated return of Cameron Diaz to the big screen will have to wait a few more months. Diaz's upcoming action-comedy, Back in Action, opposite Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx, sees its Netflix premiere delayed.

Via Netflix Film on Instagram, the streaming service shared a new behind-the-scenes look at Back in Action, showing Diaz and Foxx laughing while in conversation on set. Netflix also confirmed Back in Action's new release date will be Jan. 17, 2025, moved back from its originally scheduled premiere of Nov. 15 this year.

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Back in Action dropped its first teaser in February, showing Diaz and Foxx's spy characters at work and involved in fun exchanges.

Have any of you noticed a dash of fairy-tale enchantment embedded in the vast narrative of Ryan Condal & George R. R. Martin’s House of the Dragon? Well, prior to its majestic debut, the series was frequently likened to the Roy family saga Succession, which itself is a modern dance of power and betrayal. However, believe it or not, House of the Dragon seems to share its dragon fire not just with its famous predecessor, Game of Thrones, but also with the animated world of Shrek.

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Consider this: the regal green gown of Queen Alicent Hightower that mirrors Princess Fiona’s iconic attire and the similarity between the demise of two kings, albeit one croaking quite literally as a frog. All this is laid bare in a comparison video (via Instagram) that could tickle the ribs of both kingdoms near and far.

Cameron Diaz's return to acting includes exciting projects, with her role in Shrek 5 being a key highlight of her comeback. Diaz's success in films like The Mask and There's Something About Mary paved the way for her mainstream roles. While Back in Action promises to be a star-studded action comedy, Shrek 5 holds more nostalgia and importance for Diaz's career.

Cameron Diaz is making her acting comeback by starring in several upcoming films, but her return to a role in a sequel particularly seems incredibly exciting. Unlike most actors who struggle to find their feet during their initial years, Cameron Diaz springboarded into acting after making her feature-film debut with The Mask. The film, with Jim Carrey as its titular lead, went on to become one of the highest-grossing movies of 1994, making Cameron Diaz a household name and paving the way for her to land more mainstream roles.

Shrek 5's announcement sparks excitement and questions about casting and plot for the anticipated film. Original stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz are confirmed, but Antonio Banderas's return as Puss in Boots remains uncertain. Banderas's success as Puss and the financial performance of the Puss in Boots films suggest his inclusion in Shrek 5 is crucial.

DreamWorks Animation recently announced Shrek 5 but has yet to confirm one greatly lucrative and recurring franchise star's status in the forthcoming installment. It's been 14 years since the last Shrek movie, Shrek Forever After, and for a while there, a new sequel seemed like a far, far away pipe dream. Over a decade of talk and speculation about a fifth Shrek installment kindled glimmers of hope for the franchise's expansion until DreamWorks finally removed all doubt with a Shrek 5 announcement and release date. At this time, Shrek 5...

DreamWorks Animation has officially announced that Shrek 5 is in development, and is set to hit theaters on July 1, 2026.

Original voice actors Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey) and Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona) are all set to return, but we're not sure if Antonio Banderas will be back as Puss in Boots despite the massive success of his recent solo adventure, The Last Wish.

The movie will be helmed by Walt Dohrn, who served as a writer and artist on Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third, and as head of story on Shrek Forever After, in which he also voiced Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek 5 will be produced by franchise regular Gina Shay and Illumination founder Chris Meledandri; Brad Ableson will serve as co-director.

The original Shrek was a massive success for DreamWorks Animation, grossing $487 million worldwide. The movie also became the first Oscar winner in the animated feature category. Shrek 2...

Shrek is one of the most iconic animated films of all time. Being a joy ride for people of all age groups, the film series was immortalized in the film industry. While the genius of DreamWorks can be thanked for it, there is no denying that the cast and their voice acting can be heavily credited for the film’s success. Its ability to not take itself too seriously made it a cult classic that people continue to visit, more than two decades after its release.

A still of Princess Fiona and Shrek from Shrek I DreamWorks Pictures

Despite this, fans have been wanting more from the series for years. It would seem that their wishes have finally come true in the best way possible. However, there happens to be one catch.

Shrek—The Revival

What started off as an odd film about a green ogre turned into a four-film...

After 26 long years, Shrek and Co. will finally return to the big screen. DreamWorks animation announced Tuesday, July 9, that the fifth installment of the storied, memed-to-death franchise will hit theaters July 1, 2026, with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz all returning.

The announcement was accompanied by a short teaser clip set (of course) to Smash Mouth’s indelible hit “All Star,” which famously played during the opening credits of the first Shrek movie. “The All-Star Returns” reads the tagline for the film, after a big, green five — sprouting round Shrek...

Universal Pictures has set a July 1 2026 release date for DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek 5 featuring original cast members Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz.

The date announcement gives the celebrated animation franchise a five-day July Fourth US holiday weekend launchpad and marks the first entry in the 23-year-old series since Shrek Forever After came out in 2010.

Myers voices the eponymous green ogre, while Diaz, who has returned to acting after a long lay-off, plays his love Princess Fiona, and Murphy is Shrek’s sidekick, Donkey.

The studio revealed the news on social media. It follows recent comments by Murphy...