Cheryl Cole to star in film alongside Cameron Diaz

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Cheryl Cole has landed her first movie role, in a film starring Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez.

She has been given a part in What To Expect When You're Expecting, just weeks after her US X Factor dreams fell apart.

Her publicist said: "Cheryl Cole is confirmed for a small cameo appearance in the film What To Expect When You're Expecting."

Cole gave up her role on the UK X Factor to join the panel in Simon Cowell's new US version, but the position was short-lived.

She made an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.

It has been claimed her movie debut could see her playing a judge on a TV talent show for which Cameron's character Jules auditions.

The film is based on the best-selling pregnancy guide of the same name and follows the lives of four couples preparing to become parents.

Glee actor Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid and Chris Rock are also linked to the film.