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I think it was about a week or so ago that Selma Blair told somebody somewhere that her friend, the actress Cameron Diaz, had retired from actressing. I think most of us were like... wait, it has been four years since she's been in a movie hasn't it? I felt terribly guilty that I hadn't even noticed she'd been gone that long, and perhaps that exact oversight is why Cameron came out over the weekend and confirmed it - she says she is indeed retired.
At least she says it in a weird sort of roundabout way that leaves the door open, at least, but still. We don't want it! And so I got to thinking about all the great stuff Cameron Diaz gave us in the movies and I was going to make our typical list of 5 favorites but there are actually too many for that! She's such a natural and gifted comedianne. So I expanded it, and that's how bad I think she should un-retire. Here goes...
At least she says it in a weird sort of roundabout way that leaves the door open, at least, but still. We don't want it! And so I got to thinking about all the great stuff Cameron Diaz gave us in the movies and I was going to make our typical list of 5 favorites but there are actually too many for that! She's such a natural and gifted comedianne. So I expanded it, and that's how bad I think she should un-retire. Here goes...
My 7 Favorite Cameron Diaz Performances
Lotte, Being John Malkovich
"I think it's kinda sexy that John Malkovich has a portal,
y'know, sort of like, it's like, like he has a vagina."
y'know, sort of like, it's like, like he has a vagina."
Malkina, The Counselor
"To see quarry, killed with elegance, it's just moving to me."
Maggie, In Her Shoes
"It is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart.
I carry your heart. I carry it in my heart."
I carry your heart. I carry it in my heart."
"I could be Jello-O."
Natalie, Charlie's Angels
"I signed that release form, so you can
just feel free to stick things in my slot."
just feel free to stick things in my slot."
"Who needs him? I've got a vibrator!"
Tina, The Mask
"Sharing the sunset with me. For being the only guy
whose ever treated me like a person and not some sort
of party favor. For being any kind of romantic.
Even a hopeless one."
whose ever treated me like a person and not some sort
of party favor. For being any kind of romantic.
Even a hopeless one."
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What are your faves?
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