Cameron Diaz – The Mask

Every major Hollywood star has a starting point. For Cameron Diaz, that came in 1994's The Mask as lounge singer/love interest Tina Carlyle. The role was quite the showcase for the upcoming actress at the time as she had beat out countless others for the part. The fact that Diaz stood out so well in the Jim Carrey vehicle only became indicative of the kind of star power she boasted. It was a sign of things to come, as the film served as a launching pad for her highly successful acting career.