Cameron Diaz & Drew Barrymore Have Been ‘Sisties’ for Over 30 Years & Now Gracefully Age Together Flaunting Wrinkles
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Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz share 34 years of friendship.
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Birth, life, death, marriage, divorce—there's nothing Diaz and Barrymore haven't done together.
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Barrymore and Diaz are gracefully aging together without fillers and filters.
Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz are regarded as two of the most stunning actresses ever appearing in movies and television shows. Their incredible acting has earned them the respect of their peers and many fans.
Both beautiful celebrities met as teenagers and grew up to become best friends. Known for their timeless beauty, Barrymore, now 48, and Diaz, 50, are also admired for putting a high premium on lifelong friendships.
Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz attend the "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" premiere at Mann's Chinese Theater on June 18, 2003, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
Diaz and Barrymore's friendship started way back when they were still young. Barrymore recalled that she was 14 when she met Diaz, who was 16 and a junior model then.
Their friendship has endured for a very long time, and they have both been present to celebrate each other's major life and career accomplishments. Barrymore gushed about their friendship with a playful endearment:
"She's still my bestie and sistie—sistie? That's a new word. It's Cameron Diaz. We're here to talk and we have things to talk about!"
Barrymore, Diaz, and actress Lucy Liu made a lasting impact in the film industry with their iconic roles in the 2000 hit, "Charlie's Angels." Barrymore portrayed Dylan Sanders, Diaz played Natalie Cook, and Liu brought to life Alex Munday.
The sequel, "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle," was released in 2003 after the first movie's success. Both films were adaptations of the 70s TV series of the same title, headlined by Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, and Kate Jackson.
Although Barrymore has stepped away from acting, she recently expressed interest in the possibility of a third "Charlie's Angels" installment in the future. She stated that the chance to reunite with her co-stars is worth showing up for.
Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu pictured after the press conference for the film "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" at the Sydney Opera House on June 5, 2003, in Australia | Source: Getty Images
She also said she finds the idea interesting because she and her co-stars have a solid foundation and history behind them. She viewed it as building upon something rather than just making films. She added:
"Because then you're talking about life experiences, and time with people who are really important to you, and that isn't work. That's a gift."
A new "Charlie's Angels" film featuring actresses Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Ballinska was released in 2019, but the characters they portrayed had different names than those of their predecessors.
Best Friends for 34 Years
Barrymore and Diaz have been best friends for 34 years. Despite their busy lives with their families and careers, they have always been there for each other through the good times and bad.
In 2021, the two talented actresses reunited during a cooking session Barrymore streamed live on Instagram where they booked cooked in their own kitchens.
During that session, Barrymore shared that Diaz is an excellent chef and credited her for teaching her how to cook while they were roommates and traveling for work.
Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz arrive at the premiere of "Charlie's Angel's: Full Throttle" at Mann's Chinese Theater on June 18, 2003, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
Barrymore shared a story from when she and Diaz stayed in a hotel room together and Diaz taught her how to make pasta sauce. Diaz admitted that food is her "love language."
In addition, Barrymore also revealed that she and Diaz often exchange texts while getting ready for events. They communicate by sending each other videos of themselves getting dressed and dancing around in their closets.
Reflecting on their friendship spanning more than 30 years, Barrymore described their connection as one that encompassed more than just sharing meals and exchanging messages. She said:
"We've experienced birth, life, death, marriage, divorce—highs and lows, work, boyfriends, friends, travel—there is nothing we haven't done together."
Aging with Grace Together
Just as their bond will remain unbreakable, the timeless beauty of Diaz and Barrymore will never fade. Many admirers praise the actresses for aging with grace and elegance.
Another reason why many fans continue to love Barrymore and Diaz is they both embrace authenticity. When Barrymore uploaded an unfiltered picture of her and Diaz on Instagram, fans observed that both stars seemed free of cosmetic enhancements.
Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore attend the "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" premiere at Sony Lincoln Square in New York City, New York. | Source: Getty Images
A fan praised Barrymore's photo, describing it as a refreshing change from over-filtered snaps on social media. The fan lauded Daiz and Cameron for ditching filters and fillers and proudly flaunting their wrinkles. Another stated that they have aged "gracefully" without any plastic surgery.
The post received a lot of positive feedback, not just from fans but from other celebrities too. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow showed her admiration for Barrymore and Diaz's beauty by using heart emojis, while fellow Hollywood star Kristen Bell referred to the duo as "cuties."
Diaz has been unconcerned about the concept of beauty or aging. In a BBC interview in 2022, she stated that her appearance was the last thing on her mind, saying:
"I don't care. Literally, the last thing I think about on a daily basis — like maybe not at all during the day — is what I look like."
Diaz also opened up about how hard it is to be in the spotlight and how difficult it is not to compare yourself to what society believes is beautiful.
Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz attend a ceremony honoring Lucy Liu with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 1, 2019 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
She described her past experiences with societal objectification and exploitation of women, revealing she had succumbed to societal pressures at times.
Diaz admitted that it was easy as an actress to "pick yourself apart" and be critical of her own body. However, she has enjoyed her own sense of freedom since retiring from acting in 2014.
She now embraces a "wild" appearance and has stopped being cruel to herself and her body. She described herself as a "wild animal, a beast!" over the last eight years.
Meanwhile, Barrymore revealed that she never did anything to her face. Instead of following the latest beauty trends involving cosmetic surgery, the actress sticks to her own beauty routine, which includes applying moisturizers and serums.
Barrymore considers herself "rebellious" because she didn't succumb to the pressure on women to look a certain way. She added, "I probably went to too many opposite extremes. Now I'm boring and safe and healthy."
With their bond stronger than ever, Barrymore and Diaz continue to inspire others with their 34 years of friendship, proving that true friends are truly invaluable.