Cameron Diaz cites 'Mary' scene that sparked her return to acting

Cameron Diaz revealed that a scene in the script of 'There's Something About Mary' where her brother punches Matt Dillon in the throat was so funny it convinced her to join the film. The 1998 Farrelly Brothers comedy, which became the highest-grossing comedy of that year, followed Ben Stiller's character as he pursued Diaz's character, Mary, amidst various comedic misadventures. Diaz, who was just starting her acting career, found the throat-punch scene hysterical, leading her to 'fall off the bed laughing' and ultimately accept the role. After a decade-long hiatus from acting, Diaz recently returned to the screen in the Netflix thriller 'Back in Action' with Jamie Foxx. During her break, Diaz focused on her personal life, including her family with husband Benji Madden. 'There's Something About Mary' remains a staple in popular culture and is available for streaming on Starz.