Cameron Diazfeels like she returned to a changed film industry.

You walk onto the set and it is different.

It wasnt just like the higher-ups [back then], she said on theNetflixpodcast.

BERLIN, GERMANY - JANUARY 15: Actress Cameron Diaz attends the “Back In Action” Berlin Special Screening at Zoo Palast on January 15, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Tristar Media/WireImage)

Cameron Diaz at the ‘Back In Action’ screening on Jan. 15, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.Tristar Media/WireImage

As women, you just had to like [laugh it off].

Wow, that is amazing.

The level of security of safety you feel as a woman now on set is.

I never felt that before this film.

And thats a really important thing.

Thats truly a powerful thing.

Diazs new film alongside Jamie Foxx premiered on Jan. 17 on Netflix.

Shes set to reprise her role as Princess Fiona inShrek 5and will join Jonah HillsOutcome.

Diazs last role, beforeBack in Action, came in 2014 withAnnie.