Cameron Diaz Shines in New Film Role
Cameron Diaz, known for her glamorous looks, recently appeared far from her usual style while filming a dramatic scene with co-star Stephen Merchant in New York City. The two stars are set to play unlikely lovers in the upcoming film The Sham, which has generated significant buzz among fans.
Diaz, 53, was spotted on Saturday wearing a quirky outfit that included a bulldog graphic print T-shirt styled as a dress, paired with vibrant, tight-fitting leggings. She added a fluffy beige cardigan over her shoulders and completed the look with green Ugg boots. To top off her ensemble, she wore a white and black polka dot bandana headband and hoop earrings, while giving an emotional performance for the scene.
Meanwhile, Stephen Merchant, 51, looked sharp in a burgundy blazer with a navy waistcoat and grey trousers as he walked ahead of Diaz along the sidewalk. Later in the day, Diaz switched into a cream knit hoodie and grey jeans, relaxing on a set of stairs with her lines in hand. She then changed again, opting for a burgundy top and the same beige cardigan while filming a scene where she took out the trash from her apartment.
Diaz appeared in great spirits throughout the day, pausing to chat with members of the production team. For her final look of the day, she looked stylish in a red blazer paired with a white graphic T-shirt and light-blue denim jeans as she left what appeared to be a comedy club.
About the Film The Sham
According to Deadline, The Sham follows Stephen Merchant as a British hotel worker who is employed at an upscale New York hotel and desperately needs a wife to maintain public appearances. He then joins forces with a struggling comedian, played by Cameron, who needs cash to fund her health insurance. While their fake marriage begins as a business transaction, it soon turns into an unexpected romance.
Last week, Cameron shared her excitement about starring alongside Stephen, famous for his work including The Office in the UK, while appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She praised her co-star, saying, “I’m doing a movie with Stephen Merchant, so great, gosh he is the best. I’m doing a film here with him. I don’t know the name of it yet.”
Stephen echoed the sentiment by sharing a clip on his TikTok, writing, “Thanks so much for the love @Jimmy Fallon and @Cameron Diaz. Having a great time making this movie in glorious NYC, can’t wait to share it.”
Cameron’s Recent Projects
Cameron took a break from Hollywood in 2014 after the film Annie, but returned just last year to star alongside Jamie Foxx in Back in Action. One of her next movies is Shrek 5, set for release in 2027. The film will see Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron reprising their roles as Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona, respectively, while Zendaya joins the cast as Shrek and Fiona’s daughter, Felicia.
Cameron will also star in Reenactment with Benicio del Toro. While plot details for Reenactment are being kept under wraps, reports claim the film will soon enter production in LA. She is also set to star in the Netflix movie Bad Day, having signed on to feature in the streaming giant’s project from director Jake Szymanski, who helmed the acclaimed comedy series Jury Duty.
The movie centres on a single mother who is fighting to keep one small promise to her daughter on the worst day of her life. The picture has been described as a comedic version of Joel Schumacher’s 1993 film Falling Down, in which Michael Douglas plays a man who reaches his breaking point while trying to reach his daughter’s birthday party.
