Cameron Diaz‘s return to the spotlight is allegedly making other actresses antsy!

The Hollywood veteran, best known for ruling over the late 90s and early 2000s, made a spectacular comeback in 2025 after taking a ten-year break. The news skyrocketed her to the viral spot amongst fans, reigniting interest in her past and present.

However, sources recently claimed that not everyone was excited to see Cameron Diaz return to the big screen because they feared she would steal their spot. The list allegedly includes “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston.

According to an insider, Aniston and Diaz were once friends until the industry’s competitive environment pulled them apart. The former pals liked each other before realizing they were fighting for the same roles and losing to each other.

The insider claimed they even dated the same man, British model Paul Sculfor, implying their similar taste in romantic partners further divided them. Now, Diaz’s splashy return has allegedly rekindled their old feud, with the insider telling Radar Online:

“Jen is definitely feeling the heat. She and Cameron have always gone up for the same parts. There’s a lot of history between them.”

Although Aniston’s rep refuted the rivalry claims as “100 percent false,” the insider alleged the actress wasn’t the only one bothered by Diaz’s return to the spotlight. They claimed her actions had ruffled many feathers because she “made such a big deal about retiring and saying she was done with acting.”

They noted that Diaz’s complete 180 blindsided several actresses because they never expected her to gain as much attention as she did after a ten-year break. “People are resentful and accusing her of gaming the system since she’s suddenly the new flavor in town all over again,” the insider alleged.

They explained these A-listers were upset because Diaz had “always been a favorite of the studio bosses” and might end up coming for their roles. The insider stressed that there were fewer roles for women in the industry and even fewer for those in Diaz’s age bracket, hence the concerns about her comeback.

Following Diaz’s return to the spotlight alongside Jamie Foxx in “Back in Action,”The Blast shared that a source claimed she was considering leaving Hollywood again. They alleged the actress did not like the negative attention she got from the public over her appearance.

Early this year, Diaz reportedly generated a buzz online with many looking her up to investigate her age and alleged plastic surgeries, including speculations of a facelift. The sudden interest in her appearance did not sit right with the entertainer, who allegedly told a friend she might retire again.

The source claimed Diaz disliked the queries about her appearance because it felt like nothing had changed since she left. “It’s the same misogynistic and sexist nonsense about her appearance. She’s raging and feels like ducking out for another decade,” they added.

Following news of Diaz’s return, an insider told PEOPLE her husband, Benji Madden, had played a significant role in her comeback. “He encouraged her to unretire,” they claimed, adding that he was “very excited” for her movie with Foxx.

Diaz and the Good Charlotte band’s lead guitarist first met in May 2014, at an event organized by his twin brother, Joel Madden, and his wife, Nicole Richie. They immediately hit it off and got engaged the same year in December.

The lovebirds tied the knot in January 2015 at their Beverly Hills home, keeping things simple with a ceremony in their backyard. They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Raddix Madden, in December 2019, followed by their son, Cardinal Madden, in March 2024.

Diaz’s appearance wasn’t the only thing fans were interested in as she made waves for her past bedroom confessions. The Blast covered the story, reporting that her old interviews resurfaced following her comeback, especially her sex life comments.

In a 2010 interview with Playboy, Diaz confessed that she couldn’t count how many times she had gotten on a plane for love. She joked that she was “always traveling for c-ck” and claimed she enjoyed alfresco intimacy and physical touch.

Diaz similarly showcased her boldness in a 2014 appearance on “Chelsea Lately,” where she told viewers to learn more about the female anatomy. She described the v-gina as a beautiful, delicate flower, noting that it needed to be nurtured the right way to satiate its hunger.

Will the speculations surrounding her comeback influence Cameron Diaz’s time in the industry?