Back in Action' director Seth Gordon tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that Jamie Foxx was Cameron Diaz's 'biggest cheerleader' as she returned to acting with her first movie in more than a decade.

The Holiday star appears in a new spy thriller - Back in Action - released this month, with actor Jamie Foxx, who she credits with her decision to return to the big screen. Appearing on BBC One's The Graham Norton Show, Diaz said she was not yet sure if her return to acting would be permanent.

Cameron Diaz opened up about her 'Back in Action' costar Jamie Foxx's medical emergency, saying it was 'terrifying' and that she is 'proud' of him for sharing his story.

Jamie Foxx suffered a stroke during 'Back in Action' filming in April 2023, and Cameron praises his resilience.

Jamie Foxx was Cameron Diaz's "biggest cheerleader" on the set of Back in Action. According to director Seth Gordon, Foxx, 57, was a major supporter of Diaz, 52, during her return to acting with Netflix's Back in Action,

Why Cameron Diaz Ended 10-Year Acting Hiatus With Jamie Foxx (Exclusive) Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx chat with ET's Nischelle Turner about 'Back in Action,' which streams Jan. 17 on Netflix. The actress shares why she chose to end her self-imposed acting hiatus,