Cameron Diaz sparkles as she joins Annie cast mates to perform Tomorrow in the bustling streets of Harlem

By Daily Mail Reporter

Published: 13:15 EST, 2 December 2013 | Updated: 02:08 EST, 3 December 2013

Cameron Diaz is starring as the nasty Miss Hannigan in the film remake of Annie.

But one would never guess from pictures released on Monday which capture the star's glittering personality.

Hiding her mean side, the 41-year-old actress delighted onlookers as she joined her co-stars Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhane Wallis, and Rose Bryne to perform the iconic song Tomorrow in the streets of Harlem, New York.

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Classic! The cast of Annie including Jamie Foxx, far left, Quvenzhana Wallis, second left, Rose Byrne, second right, and Cameron Diaz, far right, joined together to since the song Tomorrow in Harlem, New York on Monday

Unlike the original film, in which Annie is the only character to perform Tomorrow, the remake turned the hit into a collaborative effort.

In front of a marching band and in a sea of red balloons, the cast held hands and belted out the lyrics to the motivational theme.

It was especially surprising to see Cameron sing and groove to the tune in which her character Miss Hannigan inspired by her ruthless acts.

Yet, she didn't appear to be such a villainous character in this scene.

Looks like fun! Cameron danced up a storm as she filmed scenes for the iconic remake

What a work out! Cameron was seen in a variety of moves such as side lunges

The Bad Teacher star's warm smile, long blonde curls, and sparkling energy created for a more positive demeanor.

But perhaps her sassy ensemble, minus her angelic white scarf, posed as a clue for Miss Hannigan's tough attitude.

The blonde beauty donned a funky fur coat, flirtatious hoop earrings, fingerless leather gloves, a purple-printed leopard dress, and sheer black tights.

And on her feet, Cameron sported a pair of pointed-toe, laced black leather boots.

Certainly an upgrade... The original version of Tomorrow is only performed by the character Annie

What a show! The act included a marching band and tons of red balloons

The remake, directed by Will Gluck and based on a screenplay by Emma Thompson, is being produced by Jay-Z and Will Smith.

Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx is playing the adaptation's equivalent to the loveable Daddy Warbucks, who takes Annie away from the orphanage.

Foxx plays millionaire Benjamin Stacks, with Rose Byrne as his assistant, while 10-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis stars in the title role as Annie.

Sassy ensemble: Cameron, who plays the bitter Miss Hannigan in Annie, wore a funky fur jacket, leopard dress, and pointed-toe black booties

She doesn't look too mean... The actress radiated as she showed off her warm smile and funky ensemble

The original musical is based on the Harold Gray comic strip, Little Orphan Annie, which made its debut in 1924. The Broadway musical opened in 1977 and won seven Tonys.

The feature film based on the musical opened in theatres in 1982 and starred Aileen Quinn as Annie, Albert Finney as Daddy Warbucks and also featured Tim Curry and Bernadette Peters.

Talk about timing! The cast's festive performance coincided perfectly with the holiday season

Practice makes perfect: The blonde beauty seemed to have a of rehearsing to do

At least she's smiling! But the star certainly appeared to be enjoying herself, or at least acting like it

Good times are rolling: Cameron was really belting it out with body and soul

Lots of balloons: The star kicked up her heels amidst a singing cast and scores of floaty, red balloons

Nobody does it better: Cameron can play silly and sing at the same time

The band played on: Jamie Foxx clutched the cute Quvenzhane Wallis while rocking it out with the band

That's some duet: Rose Byrne got in on the act with Jamie Foxx