Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden Announce Arrival of Second Child
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have enjoyed over nine years of marriage. Four years back, they brought home their first daughter, shielding her from the spotlight ever since.
Now, the pair appears to have expanded their brood once more. Here’s the scoop on their newest family member.
On Friday, 51-year-old star Cameron Diaz and 45-year-old rocker Benji Madden introduced son Cardinal to the world via a joint Instagram reveal.
They paired the announcement with an artwork snap saying, “A little bird whispered to me.” The drop stunned fans, as the pregnancy had flown under the radar.
Benji Madden’s caption
Madden gushed in the post: “Overjoyed and thrilled to share our son Cardinal Madden’s arrival. He’s incredible—we’re all thrilled he’s here!”
“To safeguard the kids’ privacy, no photos forthcoming—but trust us, he’s adorable,” he added. “Feeling profoundly thankful. Love from our crew to yours. Wishing you all the best this afternoon!!”
The duo prizes seclusion. They wed in 2015 and debuted daughter Raddix in 2019, spilling the beans only post-birth online.
“We’re elated, grateful, and ready for the new decade with our daughter Raddix Madden’s birth,” Diaz shared then. “She’s stolen our hearts and rounded out our family perfectly.”
“Thrilled as we are to tell you, we’re fiercely protective of her privacy,” it continued. “No pics or extras ahead—just know she’s super cute!! Some call her RAD :)”
An insider revealed the couple endured trials for Raddix. “They fought hard to reach this joy.” Diaz views her as “a true miracle baby,” the source confided, noting surrogacy—though unconfirmed by them.
Mixed reactions pour in
Word of baby two sparked backlash for some. “Parenting at 51? Who signs up for that?” griped one commenter. Another mused: “She’s advanced in years—hoping surrogate handled it.”
Not all cheer their late-life parenthood choice, but views vary widely, of course!