Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz have now been married for over nine years and became parents four years ago with the birth of their daughter. Since then, they’ve chosen to keep their family life, especially their child, out of the spotlight.
Recently, the couple quietly welcomed their second child, a son named Cardinal. The 51-year-old actress and her 45-year-old musician husband shared the news on Instagram with an image of artwork that said, “A little bird whispered to me.” The announcement surprised fans, as no one was aware they were expecting.
In the caption, Madden wrote, “We are blessed and excited to announce the birth of our Son, Cardinal Madden. He is awesome and we are all so happy he is here!” He also emphasized their commitment to privacy, stating, “For the kids’ safety and privacy we won’t be posting any pictures – but he’s really cute.” He ended the message with thanks and warm wishes from their family.
Known for keeping their personal lives private, Diaz and Madden also didn’t publicly share news about their daughter Raddix until after her birth in 2019. At that time, Diaz posted that they were “so happy, blessed and grateful” to start the new decade with the birth of their daughter, adding that while they were thrilled, they also felt a deep desire to protect her privacy.
A source close to the couple revealed that the journey to becoming parents was not easy, saying, “They went through so much to get to this point,” and called Raddix “a miracle.” It’s been speculated that she was born via surrogacy, although the couple has not addressed that publicly.
While many celebrated the news of their baby boy, not all reactions were positive. Some commenters questioned Diaz becoming a mother at 51, with remarks like, “Who the heck wants to become a parent at 51 years old?” and “Omg. She is so old, I hope they have a surrogate.”
The news has sparked mixed opinions, but like with many personal decisions, public responses vary widely.