Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx have got each other’s backs.
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Back in Action Director Seth Gordon says the duo supported each other throughout filming — when Diaz, 52, marked her return to acting with her first movie in over a decade and Foxx, 57, had a medical emergency during production in April 2023.
“They took turns in a really deep way supporting each other,” the filmmaker, 48, says of Diaz and Foxx.
“Anyone who was on set will tell you [Jamie] was the biggest cheerleader and hype man for [Diaz], and really for everybody involved, but especially for her,” he continues. “So she got to return the favor in that way spiritually.”
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Back in Action stars Foxx and Diaz as former CIA spies Matt and Emily, “Years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily and Matt find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown,” an official Netflix synopsis explains.
Foxx and Diaz previously starred together in 2014’s Annie — the actress’ last film before Back in Action — and they first shared the screen in 1999’s Any Given Sunday.
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According to Gordon, getting to collaborate with Foxx and Diaz was an experience like no other. He describes the first time he met with the duo as a “holy s— moment.”
“[They were] totally finishing each other’s sentences … and seeing their chemistry and that energy together was really inspiring,” Gordon says.
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Foxx and Diaz’s close friendship, Gordon tells PEOPLE, even inspired him to put more comedy into the Netflix project.
“It made me want a little less action and a little more hanging out, so that they could play,” he explains. “Because whenever we got to do those scenes, it just breathed life into me and the crew.”
“When you see people just crushing it, it’s inspiring for everybody, right? … So I tried to do that as much as possible, keeping in mind that the word ‘action’ is in the damn title, so we can’t remove too much stuff,” Gordon continues. “But they’re amazing together.”
Back in Action is currently available to stream on Netflix.
Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz have always had each other’s backs, both on and off screen. In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, the pair opened up about their close friendship and how they have “taken turns” supporting each other throughout their careers.
Foxx and Diaz first worked together on the 2010 film “Annie,” where they played the roles of Will Stacks and Miss Hannigan, respectively. Since then, they have remained close friends and have continued to support each other in their respective projects.
“We have always had each other’s backs,” Foxx said. “Whether it’s promoting each other’s films or just being there for moral support, we have always been there for each other.”
Diaz echoed Foxx’s sentiments, adding that they have a special bond that goes beyond just being co-stars. “Jamie is like a brother to me,” she said. “We have been through so much together and I know that I can always count on him for anything.”
The pair also revealed that they have “taken turns” supporting each other throughout their careers, with Foxx helping Diaz with her music career and Diaz helping Foxx with his acting projects.
“We have always been there for each other, no matter what,” Foxx said. “It’s just the kind of friendship we have.”
Fans can expect to see more of Foxx and Diaz’s friendship in the future, as they are currently working on a new project together. While they remained tight-lipped about the details, they promised that it would be something special.
“We can’t wait for everyone to see what we have in store,” Diaz said. “It’s going to be something really special and we are so excited to share it with the world.”
Stay tuned for more updates on Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz’s upcoming project, and be sure to catch them in “Annie” for a dose of their on-screen chemistry.
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