Cameron Diaz was 21 years old when she filmed and appeared in The Mask in 1994.

Quick Scoop

  • Cameron Diaz was born on August 30, 1972, in San Diego, California.
  • The Mask was released in 1994, making her 21 during the time of filming and the movie’s debut.
  • The role of Tina Carlyle in The Mask was her first film appearance and became her breakout performance, instantly turning her into a Hollywood star.

In the mid‑90s, audiences were stunned that a then‑unknown 21‑year‑old could hold her own opposite Jim Carrey and steal so many scenes.

A tiny bit of context

  • Before landing The Mask , Diaz worked as a fashion model from her mid‑teens, traveling internationally and appearing in major campaigns.
  • That modeling background helped her get in the door for the audition process that eventually led to her being cast as Tina.

TL;DR: She was 21 years old in The Mask , just at the start of what became a major Hollywood career.

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