EXCLUSIVE FEATURE: Celebrity Review: Cameron Diaz

  

Artist: Cameron Diaz

Career: Film Actress/ Model

Cameron’s Persona:

Spunky, feisty and funky; she is one sexy blonde we all love so much. Who wouldn’t like a charismatic personality topped with dazzling blue-eyes and an infectious smile? She oozes a perfect blend of style and attitude with a cool and hip quotient, that manifests in her modelling as well as in her onscreen chemistry with male co-stars. Besides being incredibly gorgeous and stunning, she looks impulsive and natural, totally at ease flirting with the camera. That is why, in spite of having that goddess-like beauty, she still holds that “girl-next-door” charm. 

    

In her modelling career, stretched over a long period, she has worked with top designers such as Calvin Klein and Levi’s while working with top modelling agency Elite, and appeared as a cover girl for many prestigious fashion magazines such as GQ, ELLE and FHM, to name a few. She is also one of those female stars who have not shied away from flaunting their perfectly toned body and has given numerous shots  in bikini, both in films and magazines.

Oh-so-proudly embracing the mantra, "if you have got it, flaunt it!"

She has appeared in top rankings many times in FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World” list as well as topped Maxim’s “Hot 100 of 2005” list. She was also chosen by People’s magazine as one of the “50 Most Beautiful People in the World”. With all the glitz and glamour of stardom, she comes out as a down-to-earth and fun loving girl with a carefree attitude. In one of her interviews, she was quoted as saying, "I'm like every other woman: a closet full of clothes, but nothing to wear: So I wear jeans."  

Cover Girl, Cameron! 

   Cameron’s Acting:

Apart from tall, lean and highly desired athletic body which made her a sought-after model, she has proved her immense talent in acting. Yes! She is a beauty with brains! Appearing as the leading lady in her debut movie, The Mask (1994), opposite none other than Jim Carrey, she convinced the moviemakers that she had the potential to become a superstar. And she was right!

She not only became the second highest paid actress (after Julia Roberts) who received a whopping sum of 20 million dollars (for Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle) but also one of the most successful and “in-demand” Hollywood film actresses in next few years. Even after working in tons of movies over the years, among which most of them have been super hit films, she is still going strong. Well, her fan base is huge so we can safely say that this diva is absolutely enjoying the perks of being a celebrity!

She has become the heart throb of millions with her flirtatious and sensual moves. Yes, you guessed it right! I am talking about her dancing shots, which are seen in almost every movie (I don’t think I need to remind you all, about that girl dancing seductively in The Mask).

Image taken from her debut movie, "The Mask"

She starts to deliver one hit after another, picking diverse roles to showcase her versatile acting, from sweet rom-com There’s something about Mary (1998) to funny action film, Charlie’s Angels (2000). Her other noteworthy work comes as the voice of Fiona in animation film series, Shrek.

We witnessed a lot of growth in Cameron as an actress with more mature, performance-oriented roles in movies such as, In her Shoes (2005) and My Sister’s Keeper (2009). Now, after her recent films, “Knight and Day” and “The Green Hornet” have crashed miserably at the Box Office; she refuses to give up and prepares to woo the audience once again with her ready-to-release comedy film, “Bad Teacher (2011)”. The trailer looks promising, but we still need to wait a little, before deciding its fate at the Box Office. Flop or hit, one thing is for sure, her loyal fans will keep on waiting desperately for Cameron, to ignite the silver screen once again with her magnetic presence.

Overall, while she cannot be compared to highly respected actresses in the industry like Meryl Streep, she clearly passes the test for being one of the “good” actresses among contemporary heroines. Just one very obvious suggestion for Cameron: There is always room for improvement! So, if you are thinking to stick around for further couple of years in the industry, you need to bring back the spark that was felt in “The Mask”! Re-invent yourself!

Review Girl Rating: 8/10

Review Girl’s Top 5 Cameron’s movies:

My Best Friend’s Wedding
In this classic romantic comedy, Diaz plays Kimberly, a rich girl going to marry a guy who has pretty strong ties with his best female friend, Julianne (played by Julia Roberts). Diaz gives a strong performance as a supporting actress against leading lady, Julia Roberts.

Charlie’s Angels
Diaz stars as one of the three “Angels” who work as private investigators for Charlie, a mysterious millionaire. She performs some kick-ass action scenes, to keep her male fans happy.

In Her Shoes
Diaz plays the role of younger sister Maggie, in this drama based on two sisters, who have nothing in common except their shoe size. A very special movie on sibling bond and family relationships!

The Holiday
In this warm-hearted and loving tale of two lovelorn women who temporarily exchange houses to escape heartbreak in the holiday season, Diaz plays a Los Angeles trailer editor who finds love in idealistic Surrey setting. This is my favourite movie of Diaz and if you are one of those who think that Diaz can’t act, then please watch this flick! I am sure you will change your opinion!

What Happens in Vegas
Diaz plays the character of a New York stockbroker Joy, who gets dumped by her fiancé and goes to a trip to Las Vegas, where things get crazy and out of control. The movie is a laugh-out-loud comedy with a bit of romance.

EXCLUSIVE FEATURE: Celebrity Review: Jennifer Aniston

Artist: Jennifer Aniston

Career: TV Actress/ Film Actress/ Film Director/ Producer

Jennifer’s Persona:

With her flamboyant personality, sparkling green eyes and killer smile, she has captured the hearts of millions around the globe. She has enjoyed humongous popularity over the years, among both sexes equally, due to her magnetic screen presence and her profound acting abilities. Men want her, woman want to be like her, paparazzi follow her to catch a glimpse of her, co-stars envy her and directors want to cast her! Is she lucky or what? 

      

 Gifted with both looks and talent, she has featured in many commercials such as L’Oreal hair products ads and many music videos. Having blessed with a perfectly toned body, she has graced the covers of most reputable magazines, such as GQ, VOGUE and ELLE to name a few. Her shots look natural, spontaneous and lively. I have seen so many model photo shoots but the way she makes full use of her facial features, it surprises me. None of her pictures come out monotonous; they are always full of life and countless expressions. No doubt, the camera loves her!

She has been “the top-selling celebrity face of the entertainment industry” on Forbes, a regular in “100 Sexiest Women List” on FHM. She has topped Peoples “Best Dressed List” and “The Most Beautiful People List”, which proves how sought-after she has been and still is! 

Jennifer Uncovered:

  

           

Jennifer’s Acting:

Best known for her role as “Rachel Green” in the famous television sitcom “Friends”, she has become a household name since then. Though she has given guest appearances in other television shows such as Courteney Cox’s Dirt and Cougar Town as well as 30 Rock for which she also received an Emmy nomination, her most notable performance till date remains as Rachel in Friends, for which she earned an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series as well as five more nominations.

In my opinion, she delivers light-hearted as well intense scenes with equal maturity. There are so many scenes that I can quote but I will stick to two most significant ones, from my perspective. One: There is a fighting scene that takes place in Monica’s apartment, when Rachel and Ross are on a break and Ross sleeps with another woman and somehow, Rachel comes to know about it. The scene comes when Rachel is frustrated and angry over Ross and Ross tries to apologise for his mistake and they are oblivious of the fact that their friends are eavesdropping on them from Monica’s bedroom. Two: There is a bonding scene between Monica, Rachel and Phoebe when they all sit in the balcony, make jokes and drink rum punch and stare at some guy named George. While the former is an example of an intense scene, the latter is a light comedy scene and in both, Jennifer has excelled!

Coming to her film career, she has been a part of several blockbuster hits. But apart from many outstanding major roles, she has also played small roles or significant characters in many films. For example, while Bruce Almighty (2003) was a major hit, the film cannot be claimed by her, we all know it was a Jim Carrey film all in all. Similarly, while her acting is brilliant in He's Just Not That Into You (2009), she is sharing screen space with many other wonderful actors and her role is rather a small one. Co-starring with one of her ex-boyfriend Vince Vaughn, Jennifer’s The Break-Up (2006) gets harsh criticism from reviewers and fails to register as a good romantic comedy. Derailed (2005) and The Bounty Hunter (2010) fall under the category of modest commercial successes, driving me to conclude that Jennifer should stay away from action films! Recently released, Just Go With It (2011) was one pathetic remake of an old film "Cactus Flower". Word of caution: Choose your films wisely Jen! Since her potential as a movie star is limited to drama, rom-coms and light movies so she cannot be classified as a versatile Hollywood actress. Nonetheless, she is an asset to Hollywood and certainly a notable actress!

My Rating: 8.5/10

My list of Must-Watch Jennifer's Movies:

The Object of My Affection 

Jennifer plays a girl who falls in love with a gay guy (Paul Rudd). The movie is based on adult relationships which can get extremely complicated.

She is the One Jennifer plays one of the wives of two brothers in this film, based on sibling rivalry. The marital relationships start getting sour when a mistress comes back in town.

Marley and Me 

In this fun-filled yet touching film, Jennifer is part of a family who learns important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog. This is my all-time favourite movie!

The Switch Jennifer’s role is that of a 40 year old woman who wants to get pregnant without a husband and decides to find a sperm donor. Several years later, she comes to know that her best friend, changed the sperm specimen with his own. 

Picture Perfect Jennifer’s character Kate is working on a career at an advertising agency, but she does not get well-deserved promotion because she is 'not stable enough'. The movie shows how Kate turns into a bad girl and manipulates other people to step on the success ladder.