Hold onto your hats, folks, because Cameron Diaz just surprised us all with a curveball we didn’t see coming. At the fabulous age of 51, Cameron has become a mom again! She and her husband, the ever-youthful Benji Madden, aged 45, have welcomed a new bundle of joy—a son named Cardinal Madden. They shared the joyful news via an adorable joint social media post!
The post featured a whimsical drawing and the message, “A little bird whispered to me. 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! For the kid’s safety and privacy, we won’t be posting any pictures—but he’s really cute. We are feeling so blessed and grateful. Sending much love from our family to yours. Best wishes and good afternoon!!” If you’re thinking, “Haven’t they been in the celeb scene for a while now?” you’d be absolutely right. These lovebirds tied the knot in 2015 and already share a daughter named Raddix. Talk about a growing family! The news was met with a wave of love, support, and virtual confetti from fans and friends. Katy Perry chimed in with, “Another Earth angel,” while Benji’s brothers Joel and Josh poured out their affection in a series of heart emojis. The love was real, folks.
If you’re itching to catch a glimpse of this little cherub, you might have to cool your jets. Much like their approach with Raddix, Cameron and Benji are keeping photos of Cardinal under wraps. They’re fiercely private when it comes to their kids, and honestly, who can blame them?
The Charlie’s Angels star has always been candid about motherhood. She recently opened up to Gwyneth Paltrow during a Goop podcast interview, sharing how the arrival of her children has reshaped her outlook on life and aging. “It’s totally opened up, I’m excited,” Cameron gushed. “I’ve got 50 or 60 years to go—I want to live to be 110 since I’ve got a young child. I think you have this amazing moment in your 40s where you appreciate who your parents are, and I want to have that moment with her—be there with her in her 40s.” Talk about long-term goals!
Of course, even the sweetest news can bring out a few sour lemons. While many fans rushed to share their heartfelt congratulations, others had less-than-warm opinions about Diaz having a child at her age. One keyboard warrior commented, “Who the heck wants to become a parent at 51 years old?” Well, evidently Cameron does—and she’s rocking it!
But let’s get real—neither Diaz nor Madden are letting the negativity cramp their celebration. They’re busy basking in the joyful chaos that only a newborn can bring. And honestly, who has time for naysayers when you’ve got diapers to change and baby giggles to relish?
