Cameron Diaz is shedding light on how family factored into stepping away from and returning to acting work, recalling how husband Benji Madden said, "It’s time for us to support you and let mommy ascend and do her thing.

Cameron Diaz took a step back from acting for a decade. In recent years, the actress has been open about her struggles with the entertainment industry, and her decision to take a step back and focus on her family, made up of her husband Benji Madden, and her children, Raddix and Cardinal .

Cameron Diaz opens up about her decision to step away from Hollywood, crediting husband Benji Madden for his support. She reveals how Madden encouraged her to focus on family.

It doesn’t matter if it’s been 6 weeks or 6 years (or longer) since you’ve taken off work to raise a family — it’s hard to go back to work no matter what. One thing that can make a big difference in your confidence level is a supportive partner,

The 'Sweetest Thing' star opened up about how Madden was there for her amid her decision to take a break from Hollywood and shared why it was so important for her to step away at that time.

Cameron Diaz addressed her decision to step away from acting and eventual return at the 'Fortune' Most Powerful Women Summit on Monday, Oct. 14

Cameron Diaz is set to make her return to Hollywood, and now she is sharing how her husband Benji Madden supported her comeback.