It’s a brand new period for Cameron Diaz, who not too long ago un-retired from performing to star within the 2025 film launch Again in Motion. Followers seem excited to see the fan-favorite actress grace their screens as soon as extra. And, as this new age for Diaz continues, she’s wanting again on a few of her previous cinematic successes. Such a movie is the 1998 romantic comedy There’s One thing About Mary. Diaz not too long ago revealed the precise scene from the movie that in the end offered her on it, and I truthfully can’t say I noticed this one coming.
Which Scene From There’s One thing About Mary Did Cameron Diaz Love Early On?
Peter and Bobby Farrelly’s fan-favorite rom-com facilities round three males and their makes an attempt to woo the titular lady. What ensues are wild hijinks that solely the Farrelly brothers may craft. Ms. Diaz not too long ago mirrored on the film whereas taking part in an interview with Vogue, which was shared on YouTube. She recalled how earlier than she signed on, she learn an outline of a scene that made her “actually fall away from bed.” It’s a second involving Matt Dillon’s Pat Healy and W. Earl Brown’s Warren Jensen:
After I first learn the script, I actually fell off my mattress. There’s this description of this scene when my brother, Earl, punches [Dillon’s Pat] within the throat. For some cause, the considered him punching him within the throat was the funniest factor to me. I began laughing so exhausting I actually fell away from bed and knew I needed to do the film.
The scene in query includes Mary, Warren and Pat, with the latter ending up on the mistaken finish of Warren’s fist resulting from a misunderstanding. Within the movie, Warren – who’s developmentally disabled – takes a powerful dislike to those that mess along with his ears. So, when Pat makes an attempt to get his consideration by transferring considered one of his headphones, Warren swiftly strikes him. In my humble opinion, the scene is extra surprising than something. Nonetheless, I can perceive why it will garner laughs upon seeing it – or within the Any Given Sunday star’s case, upon studying it.
There Are Lots Of Different Humorous Scenes In There’s One thing About Mary
I’d by no means need to take something away from Cameron Diaz or anybody else who actually enjoys that throat-punch scene. Nonetheless, I’d say there are a number of different nice scenes within the movie that arguably prime it. For instance, there’s the opening scene through which a teenage Ted Stroehmann (Ben Stiller) has an unlucky incident whereas zipping up his fly. I additionally benefit from the 7-Minute Abs scene, which sees a hitchhiker making an attempt to pitch that very concept to Ted earlier than he (logically) shoots it down, a lot to the individual’s disgust.
One specific scene that also stands out to me from There’s One thing About Mary (among the best ‘90s comedies) is the “hair gel” mixup. The NSFW incident includes Ted leaving a little bit of a multitude behind his ear after pleasuring himself. When Mary spots the residue, she’s given the impression that it’s hair gel and makes use of it for herself. The result’s a bit of her hair sticking up as she and Ted take pleasure in their date. I’d argue that this is among the most recognizable scenes in the complete movie.
Contemplating how beloved the film is, it’s fascinating that it’s but to obtain a sequel. Nonetheless, the Farrellys did spark hope for a follow-up in November 2024, explaining that if an concept ever got here to thoughts, they’d bounce on the probability to make the most of the characters once more. What’s extra is that Cameron Diaz now appears open to performing extra usually once more, ought to one thing spark her curiosity. Only in the near past, she additionally expressed a willingness to affix The Masks and Charlie’s Angels sequels.
No matter what Cameron Diaz decides to do subsequent after deciding to return out of retirement, I’d say that There’s One thing About Mary will stay considered one of her most iconic characteristic movies. I’ll nonetheless say I’m stunned it was the throat-punch scene that offered her, however I’m truthfully simply comfortable the filmmakers have been in a position to hook her, given her pitch-perfect efficiency.