Back in Action' director Seth Gordon tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx supported each other throughout filming — when the actress marked her return to acting with her first movie in over a decade and the actor had a medical emergency during production in April 2023.

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx inspired 'Back in Action' director Seth Gordon. Ryan Seacrest looked totally different with longer hair and a beard while promoting the new season of 'American Idol' ahead of the premiere on March 9, 2025. Many people are confused and disappointed.

Cameron Diaz has acknowledged that it was "terrifying" when her co-star Jamie Foxx suffered a stroke while filming their new movie Back in Action. The Oscar-winning actor suffered a medical emergency while on location in Atlanta,

Nevertheless, this outcome could prove disappointing for fans of Diaz, who earned praise and major award nominations in the late '90s and early 2000s for her performances in Being John Malkovich, Vanilla Sky and Gangs of New York.

Back in Action’ director Seth Gordon praises Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz’s friendship on set of her first movie in a decade

Mashable's entertainment team picks our Watch of the Week, TV shows and movies that you absolutely must add to your list. This Netflix original kicks off with Diaz and Foxx as a pair of sexy spies, transporting a digital key on a secret mission.

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx save a slow week for new Netflix releases with their new high-energy spy comedy Back in Action.

The actor confirmed Friday that she's more than game to reprise the role that made her famous in 1994, but shared a big caveat.

When Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx did press for Back In Action, which is now streaming for those with a Netflix subscription, the 52-year-old was asked if she’d be open to playing Tina Carlyle again after it became her first movie in 1994 – especially after Jim Carrey shared his interest in returning.