Cameron Diaz says life begins at 40... and judging by these stunning photos who are we to argue?

The sultry star, who recently celebrated the big 4-0, looks absolutely stunning in a leather corset, stockings and stilettoes

Glam-eron: Diaz dazzles in denim

Cameron Diaz Chats Exclusively to Esquire UK: Photographer Terry Richardson

Judging by these shots, racy actress Cameron Diaz is clearly loving life in her for-tease (for-tease, forties, geddit?)

The sultry star, who recently celebrated the big 4-0, looks absolutely stunning in a leather corset, stockings and stilettoes.

In another pic, Diaz whose hit films include Something About Mary gives a tantalising glimpse of her lingerie.

Speaking to Esquire magazine, she said: For the first time in my life Im content. Getting older is the best part of life.

"Like, I know more than Ive ever known. I have gratitude.

Belle for leather: Cameron poses

Read the full Cameron Diaz interview in the November issue of Esquire - on sale Thursday 4 October.

"I know myself better. I feel more capable than ever. And as far as the physicality of it - I feel better at 40 than I did at 25.

Cameron also dismissed some cosmetic and surgery claims you can look younger.

She said: Theres no such thing as anti-ageing - its all a crock of sh*t, you cant go back in time.

"So for me, its about living in this moment, the best that I can.

"Contentment is about coming to terms with life as it is, rather than getting all p*ssed off that things didnt fit into your little pre! scribed box.

"And its much bigger.

Esquire front page with Cameron Diaz

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* Read the full interview with Cameron in the November issue of Esquire - on sale tomorrow.

Fit at 40 quiz

Cameron Diaz isn't the only celebrity looking great at 40. Take a look through the gallery below and try and guess what age the lovely is. It wont be hard because weve supplied the answers below, but it will be fun and make you feel positive about reaching 40. Honestly.

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And here's the answers for all you lovers of age based quizzes...

1. Eva Longoria (37)

2. Elle Macpherson (49)

3. Sophia Vergara (40)

4. Eva Mendes (38)

5. Drew Barrymore (37)

6. Demi Moore (49)

7. Angelina Jolie (37)

8. Nigella Lawson (52)

9. Teri Hatcher (47)

10.Courteney Cox (48)

11.Cameron Diaz (40)

12.Jennifer Aniston (43)

13.Catherine Zeta Jones (43)

14.Spice Girls (Posh (38). Geri Halliwell (40), Emma Bunton (36), Mel C (38), Mel B 37)

15.J-Lo (43)

16.Denise Van Outen (38)

17.Gwyneth Paltrow (40)

18.Kate Moss (38)

19.Sharon Stone (54)

20.Dita Von Teese (40)