Cameron Diaz's Filipino Connection Goes Viral on TikTok

A sound bite from a 2014 interview with Cameron Diaz, where she talks about growing up with a lot of Filipinos and eating traditional Filipino dishes, has resurfaced on TikTok and is being used by Filipino users to humorously "prove" their connection to the culture. While some are poking fun at Diaz's attempt at a Filipino accent, there is a history of Filipinos gravitating towards white Hollywood celebrities who show interest in the country and its traditions. Diaz is among many stars who have received a warm welcome in the Philippines.