# The 1997 movie scene Cameron Diaz was convinced would be the death of her: “I was terrified”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-1997-movie-scene-cameron-diaz-was-convinced-would-be-the-death-of-her-i-was-terrified/
- Published: 2026-11-14T14:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T15:24:00+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/1997-rom-com-scene-cameron-diaz-death/
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- Diaz was genuinely frightened to sing in the karaoke scene.
- The scene’s live performance made her character’s discomfort feel real.
- *My Best Friend’s Wedding* earned about $300 million worldwide.

## Summary

Cameron Diaz said she was terrified while filming the karaoke scene in 1997’s *My Best Friend’s Wedding*, where her character Kimmy struggles to sing in front of a bar crowd. Director PJ Hogan filmed the song live, and Diaz’s genuine discomfort helped make the scene more convincing.

The film went on to earn about $300 million at the box office on a budget of less than $30 million, and received three Golden Globe nominations. Diaz later took an 11-year break from acting after her 2014 film *Annie*, returning in 2025; the article also looks ahead to her upcoming Netflix comedy, *Bad Day*.

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