#33: Cameron Diaz and Lisa Nunziella
Movie/Show: The Mask
Production Budget: $17 million*
Salary of Stunt Double: $25,000*
Stunt doubles aren’t always leaping off skyscrapers; sometimes, they’re grooving through iconic dance sequences. When AT&T’s New Line Cinema brought The Mask to life, director Chuck Russell enlisted the talents of dancer Lisa Nunziella. In the memorable scene where Jim Carrey dances alongside Cameron Diaz’s character, it’s all Lisa’s nimble moves.
While Cameron dazzles in the front-facing shots, the intricate dance sequences are Lisa’s domain. Her career extended to Naked Gun 21/2, choreographing for icons like Cher and Prince, and even starring in Prince’s music video for “Diamonds and Pearls.” Nunziella’s dance prowess left a lasting mark on both film and music.