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The 1997 movie scene Cameron Diaz was convinced would be the death of her: “I was terrified”
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*.
In short
- 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.