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Cameron Diaz: From Model to The Mask to Megastar

A clip from a new E! Special on the actress tells how her rocket to fame first took off at 16

By EOL Staff Jun 19, 2010 10:03 PMTags

Doing all the hard work needed to succeed but making it look utterly effortless, Cameron Diaz epitomizes the magic that is Hollywood. Yep, there's something about Camy! Improbably transitioning from Southern California tomboy to globetrotting model to Hollywood A-lister, the actress gets candid about the journey in her new E! Entertainment Special: Cameron Diaz (premiering June 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT).

In our exclusive clip from the special (above), Cameron and the photographer who "discovered" her hanging out at a party look back at the micro moment that led to a mega career.

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Tune in June 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT to catch Cam and her close pals and colleagues spill backstage details and personal insights. Best of all, not only is Cam a fantastic entertainer and a total hottie, she's also a great humanitarian.