After about a decade away from the entertainment business, Cameron Diaz returned to acting through her Netflix film Back in Action. Since 2014, the actress has devoted her time to her personal life, founding a wine company, getting married, and finally becoming a mother.
Diaz feels her motherhood adventures now bring her more joy than her acting comeback. Since taking a break from her acting career, the actress now feels most fulfilled living moments with her husband, Benji Madden, and their two children.
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden’s relationship
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden got to meet each other initially in May 2014 through Nicole Richie, who is married to Benji’s twin brother, Joel Madden. Diaz felt their spark right away but shared on the Anna Faris Is Unqualified podcast that it surprised her that they hadn’t met sooner since both had many mutual friends.
Their feelings deepened quickly as they got engaged after seven months of dating. The couple tied the knot secretly in January 2015 during their private wedding ceremony at their Beverly Hills residence. A small group of family members attended Diaz’s marriage along with her friend Drew Barrymore. After about four years of their marriage, the couple welcomed their first child.
Welcoming Raddix Chloe Wildflower Madden
The couple spent years hoping to have children before their daughter Raddix was born, reportedly through surrogacy, on December 30, 2019. Diaz was 47 at the time. The couple took to Instagram to reveal their daughter’s birth, only to ask for respectful privacy afterward. Their Instagram post read,
“Happy New Year from the Maddens! We are so happy, blessed, and grateful to begin this new decade by announcing the birth of our daughter, Raddix Madden. She has instantly captured our hearts and completed our family.
The first-time parents took to their new roles quite smoothly, with Diaz particularly vocal about her happiness about motherhood. During an Instagram Live in 2020, she shared (via People),
I love being a mother. It’s the best, best, best part of my life. I’m so, so grateful and so happy and it’s the best thing ever and I’m so lucky to get to do it with Benji and we’re just having the best time. It’s so great. I’m just thrilled.
The couple developed a practical approach to parenting, adapting their shifting sleep schedules to fit a routine in which they were both caring for Raddix around the clock. Diaz shared that while she liked to get to bed early, Madden handled the late feeds, leaving no part of the day and night unattended.
Welcoming Cardinal Madden
Diaz and Madden welcomed their second child on March 22, 2024, reportedly through surrogacy. Diaz was 51 years old at the time. The couple shared the news on Instagram with a painting with the words “A little bird whispered to me,” preserving their privacy while sharing their joy.
According to People, sources close to the couple learned that the second child was long planned for the couple. “They have always wanted more children. They like everything about being a mom and dad. It’s pure joy for them,” the source shared, adding that the couple’s strong alliance made the natural next step toward children.
Adding Cardinal to their family has only increased their joy in being parents. The insider told People about Diaz, adding that her natural attributes as an actress, her humor, and authenticity have translated well into being a mom.
Cameron Diaz’s commitment to privacy
The privacy decision becomes important to how Diaz and Madden view their family life and their roles as public figures. They hardly ever share pictures or bring their children to public appearances, which shows their commitment to privacy.
Diaz talked about leaving Hollywood at the Fortune‘s Most Powerful Women Summit, where she stated (via ABC),
It felt like the right thing for me to reclaim my own life, and I just really didn’t care about anything else. Nobody’s opinion, nobody’s success, no one’s offer, no one’s anything could change my mind about my decision of taking care of myself and building the life that I really wanted to have. I think it really comes to what are you passionate about, for me it was to build my family.
Even while sharing the news of their children’s birth, the couple strictly mentioned that they wouldn’t be sharing any pictures or videos of them. They also refuse to discuss anything specific about their home life and avoid giving away any information concerning their experiences as parents, which again shows how strict they are when it comes to separating public and private life.
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