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.

After becoming one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, Cameron Diaz stepped away from the limelight in 2014; now 10 years later, with several new projects in the works, Diaz is opening up about her decision to both leave and return.

Cameron Diaz has divulged the real reason behind her 10-year hiatus from making movies. The actor, whose film credits include There’s Something About Mary, Charlie’s Angels and Gangs of New York, previously announced her temporary retirement during a sit-down with Christina Applegate and Selma Blair,

Cameron Diaz is back in action both literally and cinematically, with her 10-year hiatus from the screen ending with next year’s aptly titled Back in Action. Pairing once again with her Any Given Sunday and Annie co-star Jamie Foxx,