7 Off My Head: Come Back to the Cameron Diaz

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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...

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."

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."

Kimmy, My Best Friend's Wedding

"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."

Mary, There's Something About Mary

"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."

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What are your faves?

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