Cameron Diaz has been pictured for the first time on the London set of her comeback film, Back In Action, four years after confirming her retirement and eight years after starring in her last movie.
The actress, 50, looked incredible in an unmissable red shawl as she got to work with her longtime friend and co-star Jamie Foxx, 55, and Glenn Close, 75, in London on Thursday night.
Following years of speculation, she officially announced she was quitting acting in 2018 so she could dedicate more time to herself and her rocker husband Benji Madden, 43.
PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Cameron Diaz comes out of retirement! The actress, 50, was seen for the FIRST time on the set of rom-com Back In Action with Jamie Foxx in London four years after confirming she was quitting acting
A year later, she welcomed daughter Raddix, three, in December 2019 and said she ‘couldn’t imagine’ leaving the child to embark on 14-hour shoot days.
Little is known about Netflix’s upcoming action-comedy, however Glenn was seen shooting scenes with the pair on the River Thames too while Jamie wrapped up in a similar eye-popping number to Cameron’s.
An ambulance was also spotted in the cordoned-off area while Cameron and Jamie put their arms around two child actors, a boy and a girl. Shooting off into the river were two speedboats too.
Directed by Horrible Bosses’ Seth Gordon and written by Neighbors screenwriter Brendan O’Brien, the picture was announced back in June.
What a pair! The actress, 50, looked incredible in a matching getup as she got to work with her longtime friend and co-star Jamie, 55, on Thursday night
Oh no! Following years of speculation, she officially announced she was quitting acting in 2018 so she could dedicate more time to herself and her rocker husband Benji Madden, 43
Gang: An ambulance was also spotted in the cordoned-off area while Cameron and Jamie put their arms around two child actors, a boy and a girl
Coming soon: An ambulance was also spotted in the cordoned-off area which may be a hint at the storyline
Star-studded: Glenn Close (far-right) was seen shooting scenes with the pair on the River Thames
Must watch: Directed by Horrible Bosses’ Seth Gordon and written by Neighbors screenwriter Brendan O’Brien, the picture was announced back in June
It was recently reported that The Mask star would also star in a sequel to smash hit 2006 film, The Holiday, however Kate Winslet swiftly shut down the claims.
But Kate, who played journalist Iris in the rom-com, told People: ‘I read something about that, but it’s the first I’ve heard of it.
‘I promise you not an agent or a representative or anyone from the first one around has had any conversation with me about that. Hand on heart, that’s never come up.’
The end of Cameron’s retirement was announced through a message that was shared to Jamie’s Twitter account in June.
Exciting: The end of Cameron’s retirement was announced through a message that was shared to Jamie’s Twitter account in June. He notably brought in Tom Brady in an effort to coax the formerly retired actress back from her long-term break
Hug: Cameron gave a female cast member a warm embrace during the night shoot
Stunning: Glenn cut a chic figure in a silver coat featuring blue prints, which she teamed up with a pair of coordinating suit trousers
Nerves: During the call, she made a point of expressing how troubled she was about making a potential announcement. She stated: ‘I’m so anxious right now, I’m pacing the room…I don’t know how to do this, you know?’
Talented: The Django Unchained star then brought in quarterback, 44, who previously went back-and-forth about ending his career, to give the actress a few pointers
He notably brought in Tom Brady in an effort to coax the formerly retired actress back from her long-term break.
During the call, she made a point of expressing how troubled she was about making a potential announcement.
She stated: ‘I’m so anxious right now, I’m pacing the room…I don’t know how to do this, you know?’
The Django Unchained star then brought in quarterback, 44, who previously went back-and-forth about ending his career, to give the actress a few pointers.
Surprise: ‘I was talking to Jamie and he said you needed a few tips on how to un-retire. I’m relatively successful at un-retiring,’ he stated. Jamie also added a message where he noted that he needed a bit of help to get Diaz back into acting
Hilarious: ‘Cameron I hope you aren’t mad I recorded this, but no turning back now. Had to call in the GOAT to bring back another GOAT,’ he said
Her post: The Shrek voice actress also shared a shot of the voice call to her Instagram Story with a message of her own
She wrote: ‘Jamie Foxx, only you could get me back in action!!! I can’t frickin wait it’s gonna be a blast!’ Cameron’s last role on screen was as Miss Colleen Hannigan in the 2014 musical comedy feature Annie, in which Jamie also starred
Great news! The performer later confirmed that she had retired from acting during an interview with Entertainment Weekly that was published in 2018
‘I was talking to Jamie and he said you needed a few tips on how to un-retire. I’m relatively successful at un-retiring,’ he stated.
Jamie also added a message where he noted that he needed a bit of help to get Diaz back into acting.
‘Cameron I hope you aren’t mad I recorded this, but no turning back now. Had to call in the GOAT to bring back another GOAT,’ he said.
Announcement: The actress took part in a conversation with her The Sweetest Thing castmates, Selma Blair and Christina Applegate, where she expressed that she would love to reunite with them, given all her free time
Tragic: She stated: ‘I’m semi-retired, too, and I am actually retired, so I would love to see you ladies’
Chilly: Jamie and Cameron kept warm with their red shawls amid the wintery temperatures
Busy bees: Flurries of camera crews were spotted on the set
Old pals: Buddies Jamie and Cameron spent time with one another on set
The Shrek voice actress also shared a shot of the voice call to her Instagram Story with a message of her own.
She wrote: ‘Jamie Foxx, only you could get me back in action!!! I can’t frickin wait it’s gonna be a blast!’
Cameron’s last role on screen was as Miss Colleen Hannigan in the 2014 musical comedy feature Annie, in which Jamie also starred.
The performer later confirmed that she had retired from acting during an interview with Entertainment Weekly that was published in 2018.
The actress took part in a conversation with her The Sweetest Thing castmates, Selma Blair and Christina Applegate, where she expressed that she would love to reunite with them, given all her free time.
She stated: ‘I’m semi-retired, too, and I am actually retired, so I would love to see you ladies.’
Dramatic: Shooting off into the river were two speedboats too
Brave: One actor dressed as a fireman stared into the distance
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