"Does a girl ever get tired of being told she’s pretty? It’s when you’re told ‘You’re much prettier than you look in photos.’ How are you expected to respond? ‘That’s because you saw some sleazebag photo of me loading up my car in my gym clothes?’ Is it a compliment? You look half-human in real life? It’s a weird one.” - Cameron Diaz
(It's true though ... She really doesn't photograph that well. She looks way better up close and personal!)
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Cameron Diaz and her latest rumored fling, actor Bradley Cooper, reportedly spent a romantic weekend together in New York. They dined at Asia de Cuba at Morgan's Hotel on Saturday night and then hit the SNL afterparty at Primehouse on Park Avenue South. One onlooker said the twosome "were very close and lovey. Something is definitely going on, and it's clear they are more than just friends." The pair were also spotted on the sidelines at the Giants game on Sunday, along with Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher. Cooper is recently divorced after a brief marriage to Jennifer Esposito.
Cameron Diaz denies allegations being made by lawyers for Criss Angel's wife that she broke up the magician's marriage. "When Cameron met Criss Angel in May of this year, he had been separated from his wife for over a year and she had already filed a petition to divorce him in 2006," Diaz's rep said in a statement. "Cameron and Criss went on only four dates over a month ago and have no current relationship. These are meaningless, attention-seeking attempts to unfairly and unnecessarily exploit Cameron's celebrity by trying to involve her in matters she has nothing to do with." Why Diaz even went on four dates with this loser is beyond me.
Turns out Cameron Diaz's new guy, magician Criss Angel, is married. Angel's "secret" Long Island wife, Joanne Sarantakos, claims their marriage broke down as soon as he got famous and hooked up with the Shrek star. A lawyer for Sarantakos says he intends to subpoena Diaz to testify in state Supreme Court about her romance with the Vegas magician in support of his client's divorce petition on the grounds of mental cruelty and abandonment. Angel - whose real name is Chris Sarantakos - reportedly kept his five-year marriage (and 15-year relationship) a secret to raise his sex appeal to female fans. "We're naming Cameron Diaz as his lover," Sarantakos's lawyer told the court yesterday, adding that he'd had Angel followed by a private investigator for six months. "We will subpoena her as soon as she comes back to New York." He also revealed that Angel hasn't given his wife a penny of the $7 million he made last year. "He's not paying her support, which is tragic - considering his worth." Angel himself was in court, and his lawyer did not deny the allegations of adultery. The magician flashed a peace sign, but did not make any comments. According to the Mindfreak star's in-laws, "When his career took a jump forward, he became a different person. He's in love with himself. He's a narcissist. My daughter was never acknowledged as his wife. He told her it was a better single image, than a married image." Sarantakos's brother agreed, saying, "It's almost as if he played the Mindfreak game on her. He was controlling her. He's basically living in a TV persona. Chris Sarantakos is dead - Criss Angel has taken over. He killed off his old self and morphed into his new self - it's scary, really." This guy seemed like a loser from the start. What is Diaz thinking?
It seems the rumored romance between Cameron Diaz and Criss Angel is official - the magician gave Diaz a shoutout before embarking on a daredevil stunt in Times Square. "This is dedicated to my new girl. You know who you are," Angel said minutes before being enclosed in a clear box wrapped in cement. "I'll be thinking of you." After he completed the stunt, Angel told the crowd, "I'd like to dedicate this escape to my girl 'Trouble,' AKA Cameron. I love you baby. Have a safe trip to Europe for your Shrek tour." The whole thing's a little ridiculous, really, considering the pair have only been "dating" a matter of weeks. Seems a little convenient given the sudden press Angel has received as a result of Diaz.
Reps for Cameron Diaz and Jessica Biel are reportedly working hard to prevent the two Justin Timberlake amours from bumping into each other at the MTV Movie Awards on June 3. "Everyone is determined to keep Cam and Jess apart," says an insider. "It's becoming a big deal because both girls want very separate arrival times. Nobody knows who Cameron is going to bring, if anyone. But if Jessica walks with Justin, Cameron will want to bring a date. If Jessica goes alone, Cam will probably walk alone. It's a mess." Diaz allegedly "blew up" at Biel at a Golden Globes afterparty in January when she spotted the Illusionist actress flirting with her recent ex, and the MTV awards this Sunday marks the first time the three will be in the same room since the incident. "Cam is used to being more high-profile than Jessica," says the insider. "But now that Jessica's dating Justin, she has more leverage. Cameron's looking a little unstable lately." Timberlake is nominated for best breakthrough performance for Alpha Dog, and Diaz is nominated in the best-kiss category with Jude Law in The Holiday. Biel is presenting, but not in Diaz's category! Reps for all three stars have not commented. 
Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher are in talks to star in a romantic comedy called What Happens in Vegas. According to Variety, the Shrek 3 star and Kutcher who play a pair of strangers who wake up after a drunken night to discover they are married to each other and have won a big jackpot. Slated for release early next year, the flick will be directed by Entourage writer Julian Farino.
Poor Cameron Diaz. The leggy blond told movies.com that her last few years have been "hell" and "so hard," and describes the prejudice that exists against pretty people.
Cameron Diaz was disturbed by the paparazzi on a recent shopping excursion in NYC. The Holiday actress ran out of SoHo hotspot Lounge when a group of photogs snuck in the back door. "She was enjoying a peaceful day of shopping for some new summer dresses, jewelry and shoes when they surrounded her," said a spy. "Cameron totally freaked out, screamed and dropped the items she was going to buy and was chased through the store. She was running full speed."
Justin Timberlake is still a gentleman when it comes to ex Cameron Diaz. "It's hard for me to talk about because we're talking about a person that I love and respect," Timberlake told British GQ about his former girlfriend of nearly four years. "If I hear anyone say anything bad about Cameron then I'll have something to say to them." Of his other famous ex-girlfriend, Britney Spears, the SexyBack singer says, "Honestly, I am so far removed from that situation." And his best buddy backs him up. "She just isn't part of his life," says Trace Ayala. And of rumors that he had sent a message to Spears while she was in rehab, Timberlake says he "didn't know anything," adding, "A coded message to Britney?" in disbelief.
Cameron Diaz has settled a lawsuit against the National Enquirer for a "substantial" amount of damages. In 2005, the tabloid alleged Diaz had had an affair with a married MTV producer while involved with then-beau Justin Timberlake. Photos of the actress in an alleged "smooching session" with Trippin' producer Shane Nickerson accompanied the story, which was posted on the Enquirer's website but removed after Diaz complained. "The National Enquirer now accepts that the photographs do not show Ms. Diaz and Mr. Nickerson kissing or in a passionate clinch, accepts that the relevant incident involved no more than Ms. Diaz giving a friend a goodbye hug and that any suggestion of a romantic involvement is entirely untrue and without substance," said the actress's lawyer. The Enquirer has "apologized unreservedly" for any distress caused to those involved.
