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Overview

Cameron Diaz is a popular Hollywood actress and a former model. Born on August 30, 1972, in San Diego, California, the actress debuted in 1990s with films like The Mask, [1] There's Something About Mary, and My Best Friend's Wedding. Apart from her successful role in There's Something About Mary, Cameron Diaz’s roles in Gangs of New York, Vanilla Sky, Being John Malkovich were nominated for the popular Golden Globe awards. The actress received critical acclaim for her lead role in Being John Malkovich, which was nominated for the prestigious BAFTA and SAG awards.

The distinct beauty of the actress, a result of Cameron’s Anglo-German-Native-American and Cuban American parentage, combined with Cameron’s excellent acting prowess was well received by the audiences in both the US and overseas as well. In August 2008 edition, the Forbes Magazine listed Cameron as the top paid Hollywood actress at present. Cameron Diaz’s breathtaking roles in Shrek and What Happens in Vegas bagged her whopping $50 million dollars in 2008.

Environmental Influence

Cameron Diaz’s concern for environment surfaced during 2004-2005, when the actress hosted and produced a 10-episode MTV reality show, Trippin', which focused on issues concerning ecology and conservation. In the show, the actress along with other celebrity friends explored some environmentally unique shooting locations across the globe. The entire show’s travel is offset with carbon credits.

Inspired by an annual TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) conference attended by the actress in California in 2009, Cameron Diaz attempted a documentary for increasing public awareness on various environmental issues. As part of the program, the actress travelled extensively collecting notes on people’s knowledge of certain major environmental issues.

Supporting Al Gore Cause

In 2007, Al Gore, ex-Vice President of the US and currently a green celebrity, recruited thousand people to undertake An Inconvenient Truth, a global warming slideshow exercise. The slide show course was intended to promote clean energy solutions to minimize global environmental footprint. The show focused on global warming issues including fossil fuel energy that is creating the current climate crisis.

Apart from participating in Al Gore’s Climate Project program, Cameron together with Al Gore announced an SOS (Save Our Selves) initiative in 2007, a campaign for Climate in Crisis commencing with Live Earth musical concerts in July 2007 across the globe.

Clean Energy Lifestyle

On the personal front, the actress claims to follow an eco-friendly lifestyle by using reused and recycled products that are beneficial to the environment. Cameron Diaz claims to use only energy-efficient home appliances and minimal essential lighting, besides using carbon neutral offsets for travelling.

Furthermore, the actress’ environmental concern is revealed through Cameron’s eco-friendly Prius vehicle, which is supposed to prevent global warming and decrease footprint on the environment. The superstar status of the actress seems to complement Cameron’s promotion of environmentally sustainable lifestyle.

Advocates Green Living

Cameron Diaz, a one-time vegetarian, was even been quoted as stating intentions of trying out simple countryside existence for one year by eating self-cultivated food.

As a member of the Association, Cameron together with Gwyneth Paltrow, another promoter of energy conservation, filmed many public service pronouncements stressing the importance of energy conservation. Gen E (Generation Environment) program, promoted by the Environmental Media Association, integrates environmental concerns and Hollywood together on a single platform.

Green Celebrity

In recent times, Cameron Diaz’s environmental concerns are getting attention in many “green” gossip websites. Cameron’s commendable work through many green programs is drawing media attention unlike other celebrities who are vociferous in expressing environmental concerns but lack in action.

References

References (Retrieved on 25th Feb 2010) http://environmental-activism.suite101.com/article.cfm/cameron_diaz_current_environmental_issues http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_Diaz http://www.starpulse.com/Actresses/Diaz,_Cameron/Biography/ http://www.therenewableplanet.com/green/celebs/cameron-diaz.aspx http://www.ecorazzi.com/2009/06/03/cameron-diaz-makes-low-budget-environmental-documentary/ http://www.greenpacks.org/2009/05/28/cameron-diaz-topless-prius/ http://www.therenewableplanet.com/blogs/the_daily_green/archive/2009/06/03/cameron-diaz-involved-with-environment-documentary.asp