How old was Cameron Diaz in Shrek?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

While Shrek was being made, Cameron Diaz was:

28 years old

That’s the confirmed age we calculated for the celebrity in that role.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Shrek:

January 1, 2001

And the date of birth of Cameron Diaz, that is:

August 30, 1972

Movies tend to be released within a year of filming, so Cameron Diaz may have been one year off from the listed age in certain scenes.