Cameron Diaz took a step back from acting for a decade. In recent years, the actress has been open about her struggles with the entertainment industry, and her decision to take a step back and focus on her family,

The 'Sweetest Thing' star opened up about how Madden was there for her amid her decision to take a break from Hollywood and shared why it was so important for her to step away at that time.

Cameron Diaz is shedding light on how family factored into stepping away from and returning to acting work, recalling how husband Benji Madden said, "It’s time for us to support you and let mommy ascend and do her thing.

When Cameron Diaz headlines Netflix’s action comedy “Back in Action” alongside Jamie Foxx next year, it will mark her first movie in 11 years. The actor left Hollywood for a decade to focus on her family (she has two children with husband Benji Madden) and launch businesses like her popular wine Avaline.

Cameron Diaz is set to make her return to Hollywood, and now she is sharing how her husband Benji Madden supported her comeback.

Cameron Diaz was one of the most bankable stars of her generation before she decided to quit acting in 2014. Even her three movies which came out that year — The Other Woman, Sex Tape, and Annie — were commercially successful.