CAMERON Diaz used to be referred to as Hollywood’s “eternal bachelorette”.
The Charlie’s Angels actress has since married Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden — here’s everything you need to know about their relationship and family.
Who is Cameron Diaz’s husband Benji Madden?
Born on March 11, 1979, Benji Madden is an American musician from Waldorf, Maryland.
Along with his twin brother Joel Madden, Benji is a member of the rock band Good Charlotte.
Good Charlotte was formed by the twins in 1995, and they released their self-titled debut in September 2000.
With the release of their second studio album The Young and The Hopeless, they achieved their mainstream breakthrough in 2002.
On January 5, 2015, Benji tied the knot with Cameron Diaz at their home in Beverly Hills, California.
“He’s really taught me to value myself a lot more,” Cameron said of her marriage to Benji.
I could cry because [Benji]’s just the best
Cameron Diaz
She told Michelle Visage’s Rule Breakers: “With our marriage, I learned how to really go all in. You know what I mean? Nothing else comes before this.
“It’s not hard to do because [our marriage is] the most valuable thing I have.
“We know that, no matter what, we can just go and be just a family anywhere, and we’re fine.
“We don’t need any of the things that we have, other than each other.
“I know how hard it is to find. He’s hilarious, and he’s so funny, and he’s the best dad ever. I could cry because he’s just the best.”
How did Cameron meet Benji?
Cameron and Benji first met through the latter’s sister-in-law, Nicole Richie.
Nicole is married to Benji’s twin brother Joel and they share two children together.
Recalling their early dating stages, the My Best Friend’s Wedding actress shared via SiriusXM’s Radio Andy: “The first thing I said when I first met my [would-be] husband was, ‘He’s hot.’
“How come I didn’t know this before? We had never been in the same circle.
“It was one of those things where everyone tells you, ‘You just know when you know.’
“He walked in the door, and I was like, ‘you!’ Then I saw him again and I thought, ‘Wait a second, still hot!’
“You know, nothing matters now that I have my husband.”
By May 2014, Cameron and Benji started dating, and they became engaged in December of that year.
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How many kids do Cameron and Benji have?
Cameron and Benji have two children together.
Their first child, daughter Raddix, was born on January 3, 2020, via surrogacy.
They told their social media followers: “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.”
On March 22, 2024, Cameron took to Instagram to announce that she and her husband had welcomed their second child — a son named Cardinal Madden.
“He is awesome and We are all so happy he is here!” she wrote.
“For the kids safety and privacy we won’t be posting any pictures- but he’s a really cute.
“We are feeling so blessed and grateful.”