Cameron Michelle Diaz (born August 30, 1972) is an American actress and former model. She broke out in the 1990s with her roles in The Mask, My Best Friend’s Wedding and There’s Something About Mary, and subsequently appeared in Charlie’s Angels, Shrek, Vanilla Sky, Gangs of New York, What Happens in Vegas and several other Hollywood films.

One of the truly great film moments from late ’90’s: Cameron Diaz pulling off the gross-out “hair-gel” scene in There’s Something About Mary. The model-turned-actress proved she could laugh at herself and needn’t rely on her good looks.

Diaz’s work runs the gamut from action flicks (Charlie’s Angel’s) to more serious fare (Gangs of New York) and even animation (Shrek), helping her become one of Hollywood’s most powerful and highest-paid actresses. As for her personal life, after quietly dating Matt Dillon and Jared Leto, the blonde beauty dated younger pop star Justin Timberlake for nearly four years. Diaz has since moved on with model Paul Sculfor.

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What if I’m not tall and slim?

Even if shorter models have found success in the modeling industry, these few represent the exception to the rule. Clothing for runway shows and magazine shoots tends to come in one size. If you can’t fit into a designer’s garments, you will face difficulty Casting call in finding work.
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SAG - Screen Actress Guild, union for TV and film performers.

Sample - a piece of clothing from a line that is specifically created for a shoot or a fashion show. Many samples are one of kind pieces that are produced before the line is created. Samples are sometimes marked with permanent ink or have defects so that they cannot be resold.
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Head-sheet - agency sheet, poster, or book of models they represent that goes to prospective clients.

Headshot - 8 x 10 size photo of head and shoulders.
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Abroad – places outside of the United States where you can go to model, such as London, Paris, Milan, Tokyo.

Accessories - fashionable items that you wear to complement clothing, such as jewelry, belts, pocketbooks, hats and scarves.
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Auditioning can be stressful, but it’s the best way to find work in theater, film and commercials. Here are some helpful hints when heading out for an audition.

1) Arrive at least 15 minutes early. You don’t want to have to rush into your audition. Give yourself time to find the space and warm up.

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