Cameron Diaz comes out of retirement for first film premiere in 11 years

Cameron Diaz turned heads as she walked the red carpet at her first movie premiere in 11 years on Wednesday.

After the New York City premiere of Back in action was cancelled due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, the actress, 52, stepped out in Berlin, Germany to promote the project with her co-star, Jamie Foxx.

Diaz, wearing dark wash wide-leg jeans and a sheer black top under a long trench coat, posed for photos to celebrate the Netflix film. She accessories with Jennifer Fisher Puffy Dagger earrings and a Alexis Bittar clip earring.

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Cameron Diaz on the red carpet for the special screening of ‘Back in Action’ on January 15, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.

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Diaz added a pop of color by matching her bright red nail polish with a red lip and rosy pink blush. For her hair, she chose a fun, loose outfit.

Foxx, 57, also opted for a dark color scheme, wearing a black blazer with white and black stripes across the lining. The actor paired the look with black slacks and matching dress shoes.

Back in action is Diaz’s first film since 2014’s Anniewhere she also starred alongside Foxx. They first shared the screen in the 1999s Any given Sunday.

Cameron Diaz on the red carpet for the special screening of ‘Back in Action’ on January 15, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.

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According to one synopsisthe new film directed by Seth Gordon stars Diaz and Foxx as ex-CIA spies Emily and Matt.

“Years after giving up life as a CIA spy to start a family, Emily and Matt are drawn back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown,” the synopsis explains.

Cameron Diaz attends a photo call for ‘Annie’ at Corinthia Hotel London on December 16, 2014 in London, England.

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The cast includes Glenn Close, Kyle Chandler, Andrew Scott, McKenna Roberts, Rylan Jackson and Jamie Demetriou.

Diaz’s return to acting was not announced until June 2022. At the time, Foxx told Entertainment tonight that he convinced her to return to acting by promising that the two would have fun.

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx on the red carpet at the special screening of ‘Back in Action’ on January 15, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.

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“So it was literally, ‘Do you want to have fun? Just have fun!’ And I think that’s what brought her to it,” Foxx said. “We sometimes miss special moments in our business, and I think this is a special moment. So we’re so happy it’s happening and looking forward to it.”

After Foxx had a medical emergency in April 2023 that interrupted filming for a period, he was seen finishing scenes with Diaz in January 2024.

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Back in action will be available to stream on Netflix on Friday, January 17.