Though Cameron Diaz has stepped back from the limelight in recent years, she's had some incredible fashion moments throughout her career.

Who can forget the little red slip dress she wore in The Mask or the black Charlie's Angels jumpsuit? Or, in real life, Chanel at the Golden Globes, Prada at the Oscars or the ripped jeans and flat cap look sported often by the Queen of laid-back Californian style.

However, the 47-year-old has now shared which of the many red carpet dresses throughout her career were her favourite, and it's giving us a much-needed dose of nostalgia during these stressful times.

Read Next

cameron diaz best dresses
Frank Micelotta Archive//Getty Images

Appearing in a quickfire interview on her longtime make-up artist Westman Atelier's YouTube channel, Diaz chose the dresses she wore to the 2001 Academy Awards, plus also her 2009 Golden Globes look as her favourite red carpet moments ever.

cameron diaz best dresses
Steve Granitz//Getty Images

In 2002, Diaz graced the Academy Awards red carpet in an Emanuel Ungaro silk wrap dress emblazoned with a large, red floral print, reflecting now that she 'loves that one'.

Ghost Bridesmaid Perla Floral Printed Satin Wrap Maxi Dress

Ghost Bridesmaid Perla Floral Printed Satin Wrap Maxi Dress
Now 52% Off

Beulah Florine Dahlia-Print Silk Crepe de Chine Dress

Florine Dahlia-Print Silk Crepe de Chine Dress

Eight years later, Diaz attended the Golden Globes, opting for a completely different style, but equally enchanting for a black tie event - a one-shouldered fuchsia Chanel column dress.

Dundas One-Shoulder Silk-Georgette Gown

One-Shoulder Silk-Georgette Gown

In recent years, Diaz has essentially retired from acting and has been spending time with her family including her husband Benji Madden and her baby daughter - who she welcomed in December - called Raddix.

celebrity baby names
Donato Sardella//Getty Images

In the YouTube chat when asked what she is most proud of, Diaz replied: 'My marriage, my friendships and my family.'

Speaking in an Instagram Live recently, Diaz revealed how she's been spending quarantine saying: 'I love a bubble, it's so dope. I love being in the womb of my own home with my family, husband and cooking.

'I'm either cooking, cleaning or taking care of my baby or doing all of it at the same time.'

Like this article? Sign up to our newsletter to get more articles like this delivered straight to your inbox.

In need of more inspiration, thoughtful journalism and at-home beauty tips? Subscribe to ELLE's print magazine now and pay just £6 for 6 issues. SUBSCRIBE HERE

Celebrities Wearing Vintage: From Kylie Jenner To Kate Moss, Here Are The Best Vintage Red Carpet Moments
naomi campbell and law roach at cannes wearing archive chanel
Headshot of Olivia Blair
Olivia Blair
Entertainment Editor (Luxury)

Olivia Blair is Entertainment Editor (Luxury) at Hearst UK, working across ELLE, Esquire and Harper's Bazaar. Olivia covers all things entertainment and has interviewed the likes of Margot Robbie, Emma Stone, Michaela Coel and Ryan Gosling over the years.