Cameron Diaz Credits Jamie Foxx with Her Return to Acting After 10-Year Hiatus: 'Most Talented Man in the Business'

Cameron Diaz as Emily and Jamie Foxx as Matt in ‘Back In Action’.Photo:John Wilson/Netflix John Wilson/Netflix Cameron Diazis giving props to her costarJamie Foxx!The actress, 52, shared on a Friday, Jan. 17 episode ofThe Graham Norton Showthat her return to the screen in the pair’s latest Netflix action-comedy,Back in Action, is “all thanks to” Foxx, 57.“I had 10 years of not paying attention to anything; not accepting any advances, and then I got this script and thought that maybe it was time,” Diaz said.

Cameron Diaz Returned to the Red Carpet Wearing the Coat Style You Need in Your Closet Right Now

Photo:People / Christoph Soeder / picture alliance via Getty Images People / Christoph Soeder / picture alliance via Getty Images Cameron Diaz is, quite literally,Back in Action. Last week, the actressattended her first movie premiere in over a decade, and hercool-girl outfitwas well worth the wait. She stunned in a sheer black top and someroomy jeansthat were almost as oversized as her topper — the main moment. Tristar Media / WireImage

Cameron Diaz Says Having Kids Gave Her a 'Different Perspective' on Being an Actor: 'A Lot More Happening in My World'

Cameron Diaz.Photo:Christoph Soeder/picture alliance via Getty Christoph Soeder/picture alliance via Getty Cameron Diaz’s world shifted when she became a mother.The actress, 52, spoke withE! Newsahead of the premiere of her new Netflix movieBack in Actionand shared that after she became a mom, her priorities and perspective changed. Diaz and her husbandBenji Madden, 45, share daughterRaddix, 5, and sonCardinal, whom they welcomed in 2024.“You’re a different person after you have children, after marriage, after building a life,” Diaz explained.

Cameron Diaz Says She Would Be up for a Sequel toThe Mask —on One Condition

Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz in 1994’s ‘The Mask’.Photo:New Line Cinema/Getty New Line Cinema/Getty Cameron Diazsays she’d be game to star in a sequel to her star-making 1994 filmThe Mask— so long asJim Carreysigns on, too. In an interview withAccess Hollywood, 52-year-old Diaz said of a sequel: “If Jim’s on board, I mean, I’ve been riding those coattails from day one.” Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Cameron Diaz Says She Would Have Been a ‘Fool’ Not to Return to Acting After 10-Year Hiatus: 'Grateful for It'

Cameron Diaz.Photo:Tibrina Hobson/Getty Tibrina Hobson/Getty Cameron Diazis opening up about her return to acting. During the Jan. 17 episode ofThe Graham Norton Show, the actress, 52, appeared alongside herBack in ActioncostarJamie Foxxto discuss their new movie, her first in a decade, and shared how Foxx, 57, influenced her decision to make a comeback. “I am back all thanks to Jamie,” she said. “I had 10 years of not paying attention to anything; not accepting any advances, and then I got this script and thought that maybe it was time.