Back in Action is led by Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, leading audiences to question how old the actors were during the movie’s production. This question about Back in Action‘s lead cast members stems from the breaks both have taken from acting of late. Where Diaz is concerned, the actor has not appeared in a movie since 2014, during which she had roles in Annie, Sєx Tape, and The Other Woman. Cameron Diaz’s retirement from acting came as a result of her wishing to reclaim other aspects of her life.

By the time of Back in Action‘s ending, the other actor who has returned to the spotlight is Jamie Foxx. Admittedly, Foxx’s hiatus was not anywhere nearly as lengthy as Diaz’s 10-year break, with the former only taking the time needed to recover from a medical issue in 2023. This incident pushed the release date of the Netflix spy comedy to 2025, and with Back in Action releasing to mixed reviews, audiences are wondering exactly how old its two lead actors were during production.

Cameron Diaz Was 50 Years Old While Filming Back In Action

A Similar Age To Her Character, Emily

Beginning with the former retiree, Cameron Diaz was 50 years old when she filmed Back in Action. The film’s production schedule ran between December 2022 and April 2023, avoiding Diaz’s birthdays in both years. Cameron Diaz was born on August 30, 1972, meaning she had her 50th birthday around four months before production began on Back in Action.

Regarding her character’s age in the film, it is not explicitly stated. Emily begins the film as a young woman before falling pregnant with Foxx’s Matt. The two retire from spy work as a result, with the film’s main story taking place 15 years later. Given that an explicit age is not given for Emily, it is safe to ᴀssume she is supposed to be around the same age as Diaz, if not slightly younger given the high-octane action Emily is surrounded by throughout the film.

Jamie Foxx Was 55 Years Old While Filming Back In Action

Differing from his costar, Jamie Foxx was 55 years old when he filmed Back in Action. Interestingly, Foxx’s birthday is December 13, 1967. This meant that he celebrated his 55th birthday during filming for the Netflix comedy, with production beginning 11 days before that. Foxx took his brief break from acting in April 2023 to recover from his medical incident, meaning a body double was used to finalize his character’s scenes during reshoots and pick-ups for Back in Action.

Like Emily, Matt’s age is not divulged in Back in Action. As such, it can also be ᴀssumed that his age is similar to Foxx’s, though he and Diaz are certainly actors who could pᴀss for younger than they are. Regardless, it is undoubtedly a pleasure to see Diaz and Foxx Back in Action after their respective breaks from acting.