These throwback photos of Diaz from the film and press tour for The Mask will make you all sorts of nostalgic
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Cameron Diaz in The Mask
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Diaz was a model before landing her role in the film opposite Jim Carrey.
Cameron Diaz & Jim Carrey
She played Carrey’s love interest, jazz singer Tina Carlyle.
Cameron Diaz on Stage
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Who could forget the iconic musical number from the film? After singing a sultry jazz tune, she showed off her moves in a swing dance for the ages.
Cameron Diaz’s Next Roles
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The part catapulted Diaz’s career, and soon she was starring in films like My Best Friend’s Wedding and There’s Something About Mary.
Cameron Diaz & Max the Dog
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Here’s a photo of Carrey and Diaz at the premiere of The Mask with their costar, a Jack Russell terrier named Max.
Cameron Diaz at the Premiere of The Mask
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Diaz’s premiere look was peak ’90s fashion. She wore a pink silk dress with translucent heels and added some barrettes to her hair for good measure.
Cameron Diaz with Jay Leno
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Pop quiz: Is this photo from 1994 or 2019? Diaz rocked the ever-so-popular dad shoe while appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 1994.
Cameron Diaz’s Early Years
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That pastel eye shadow, though!
Cameron Diaz Promoting The Mask
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Diaz rocked a navy suit while promoting the film and made it her own by knotting her tailored men’s shirt.
Cameron Diaz in the Suit from The Mask
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And then she showed the world what Jim Carrey’s character was wearing to prove that she did menswear better.
Cameron Diaz at Cannes in 1994
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Diaz meant business, even on the beach at Cannes in 1994.
Cameron Diaz at Cannes in 1994
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It was like a hot high school yearbook photo shoot.
Cameron Diaz & Jim Carrey
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This photo of Diaz with Carrey screams “Best Couple That Never Was.”
