At age 17, Cameron Diaz began her career as a fashion model. Cameron Diaz signed with top modeling agency, Elite Model Management. After graduating from high school, Cameron Diaz went to work in Japan and met video director Carlo de la Torre. On her return to America, Cameron Diaz moved in with him. For the next few years, her modeling took Cameron Diaz around the world, working for contracts with major companies. Cameron Diaz modelled for designers such as Calvin Klein and Levi's. Cameron Diaz also graced the cover of the July 1990 issue of Seventeen magazines.
At the age of 21, Cameron Diaz auditioned for the Jim Carrey film The Mask. Even though Cameron Diaz had no previous acting experience,[6] Cameron Diaz was cast as the female lead. Cameron Diaz signed up for acting lessons right after getting the part. Over the next three years, Cameron Diaz won roles in low-budget, independent films, such as The Last Supper, Feeling Minnesota, and Cameron Diaz's The One.