'Angel two-timed Diaz with estranged wife': Lawyer

Actress Cameron Diaz and Criss Angel were dating while the illusionist was conducting a relationship with his estranged wife, according to the a lawyer for the magician's bitter ex.

In papers filed at Nassau County Court, New York last Friday, Angel's wife Joanne Sarantakos named Diaz as the "other woman" in her divorce battle - an accusation the Charlie's Angels actress was quick to deny.

However, Sarantakos' lawyer Dominic Barbara insists his client was still romantically involved with Angel, despite their ongoing divorce battle.

Barbara tells website People.com: "I will show with documentary evidence that my client was still with her husband, trying to save her marriage, at the same time Cameron Diaz was dating Criss Angel.

"I don't know if Criss Angel lied to Cameron Diaz, and I and my client don't wish her any bad publicity, but her press agent should be careful about what he says."

Angel, 39, recently denied being in a relationship with Diaz, 34, following a string of sightings of the couple in Las Vegas. In a TV interview, the magic man said, "I'm honoured to call Cameron a friend."