Cameron Diaz was photographed in New York City this week, appearing markedly different from recent public images as she stepped out in a low-key, casual outfit and square-shaped eyeglasses.
The 53-year-old actress wore a button-up white shirt with the sleeves cuffed above the elbows, wide-leg jeans and white sneakers while walking with friends. She carried a brown leather crossbody bag, and her blond hair was parted down the middle and styled straight to shoulder length. Photographs show Diaz wearing thin-framed, square eyeglasses and what appeared to be a light application of makeup.
The appearance was described in media coverage as a rare east-coast outing for the actress. Earlier this year, Diaz had been photographed makeup-free during another public appearance, and the recent sighting again drew attention for its contrast with her previous red-carpet looks. The outing also came after renewed attention to a 2010 Playboy interview in which Diaz discussed aspects of her personal life; that interview resurfaced in media coverage earlier this year.
Diaz, who rose to prominence in the 1990s and 2000s, has made occasional public appearances in recent years. Photographs from this week show her in relaxed company and moving through Manhattan without an entourage. The simplicity of her outfit and the presence of eyeglasses prompted commentary that she looked ‘‘nearly unrecognizable’’ compared with more stylized press images from earlier in her career.
Photographers captured the group as they walked through city streets, but there was no indication in the images that the outing was part of a promotional event or public appearance tied to a professional engagement. Representatives for Diaz did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The sighting adds to a pattern of sporadic public visibility for the actress, whose public image has at times shifted between high-profile premieres and private life away from the spotlight. Media accounts of the New York photographs focused on the contrast between the casual, everyday styling and the glamor often associated with her film career.