470K views · 7.9K reactions | Cameron Diaz was cast in her breakout role as Tina Carlyle in the 1994 film The Mask with no prior acting experience after director Chuck Russell insisted on her natural charisma and chemistry with Jim Carrey. Despite initial studio skepticism and 12 rigorous callbacks, Diaz landed the role just a week before filming began, which launched her into overnight stardom. Credit: New Line Cinema | History In Pictures | Facebook