Cameron Diaz\'s First Ever Hollywood Audition

Watch a piece of Hollywood history as Cameron Diaz auditions for her breakout role in The Mask—with zero prior acting experience. It’s 1993, and the 21-year-old model walks into the casting room with natural charm, undeniable charisma, and no idea she’s about to land a leading role opposite Jim Carrey. This rare footage captures the raw, unpolished moment that launched a superstar overnight.

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Cameron Diaz auditioning for 'The Mask' with no prior acting experience in 1993 pic.twitter.com/GwEFDYbnp4

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