Life begins at 40...just ask Cameron Diaz, the American actress, author, producer, and model. Cameron found her life partner after 40 and cherished every moment of her life thereafter. Her husband, Benji Madden, is a rock star who also works as a producer.
Benji is the lead guitarist and vocalist of Good Charlotte and The Madden Brothers. He makes music in these bands with his identical twin, Joel Madden.
Cameron Diaz won the title of the highest-paid actress over 40 in Hollywood in 2013. She acted in movies like The Mask, My Best Friend’s Wedding, There’s Something About Mary and many other blockbuster movies.
Cameron had dated a few celebrities in the past, including Justin Timberlake and Alex Rodriguez. After a long dating journey, she finally met her dream man one fine evening. Something wonderful happened between Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, which culminated in marriage.
14 They Met, They Fell In Love And They Married
The couple started dating in May 2014. They were engaged in December 2014 and finally got hitched in January 2015, after a few months of courtship. The secret wedding ceremony was held at their house in Beverly Hills. They had their first child, a daughter, in January 2020. They named her Raddix Madden.
13 How They Met?
It was Madden’s brother, Joel, and his sister-in-law, Nicole Richie, who were instrumental in terms of getting Cameron and Madden together. In May 2014, Cameron threw a party, and Joel and Nicole brought Benji along.
Cameron revealed to Andy Cohen in 2016 that she knew Joel and Nicole for some time before she met Benji. They asked her if they could bring Benji to Cameron’s barbecue, and she agreed.
12 She Was ‘Fulfilled’
After their marriage in 2015, Cameron began spending more time at home, and her career took a backseat. A source informed the media in July 2019 that Cameron realized she had spent many years working really hard. Post-marriage, she felt fulfilled in life and wished to take a break.
11 They Met In 2004, Briefly
Though Cameron and Benji started dating in 2014, they met in 2004, at a charity basketball game. However, it was a chance meeting, and they did not keep in touch after that. Cameron was dating Justin Timberlake during that time. Destiny, however, had a different plan. Cam and Benji ended up marrying each other in 2015.
10 Different Yet Similar
The two are secretive about their relationship. However, when they do talk about each other, they gush without stopping. While addressing a crowd at Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP Summit in 2017, Cameron said that, though she and her husband were quite different from each other, they shared the same values. Those shared values are the secret of their bond.
9 He Was ‘Special’
In an interview with People, Cameron disclosed that she felt ‘real love’ with Benji. With him, she realized what true love, commitment, and devotion meant. Compared to her earlier relationships, she called it ‘special.’ She said she realized she would like to build her life with this person who made her feel actual love.
8 He Called Himself The ‘Luckiest Guy Alive’
The same feeling is definitely reciprocated by her significant other. On Cameron’s birthday in August 2017, while wishing the birthday girl a special day on social media, Benji called himself the ‘luckiest guy alive’ to have her in his life. He said he experienced depth, kindness, and compassion every day from his dear wife.
7 He Became The Best Man Ever
The year next, while wishing Cameron well on her birthday, Benji commented that she inspired him to be the best man he could be. He thanked her for being his best friend and partner and displayed his reverence towards her. He loves the way she lives her life and shows compassion for the world.
6 A Great Dad
The couple had a daughter in 2020. In a chat with the make-up artist, Gucci Westman, for a YouTube show, Cameron revealed that being a mother was the best part of her life. At the same time, she praised her husband profusely for being a fantastic dad. She said Benji would take care of their daughter when she had to pour a glass of wine for herself or do some cooking.
5 Benji’s Tribute To Cameron On Mother’s Day
Benji expressed his gratitude to his wife for making him a father. On Mother’s Day, he posted on Instagram, writing that he was grateful to her for being an amazing mom, friend, and wife, He appreciates the way she takes care of the family. He added that the six-year relationship was getting more meaningful and loving with every passing day, according to Cosmopolitan.
4 Different Habits Helped In Parenthood
In the same chat with Gucci Westman, Cameron pointed out that she and Benji sleep at different times to make sure baby Raddix gets the best care. While Benji goes to sleep late, she believes in being early to bed and early to rise. They take turns nurturing and feeding the baby. Their opposite traits are complementary.
3 Cameron Diaz Loves To Cook
On several occasions, Cameron has confessed that she loved being married and being a mom. Talking about how it was at home, she said she was a busy homemaker. She would be on her toes the whole day, until bedtime.
She revealed that her favorite thing to do is cook. In an interview for Instagram Live, she disclosed that during quarantine, she was cooking a lot. She was making pasta almost every night.
2 Support From Family
Benji’s family has been a significant support to Cameron. Nicole and Cameron were good friends earlier, and now, being married to two brothers, they have gotten closer. An insider told reported that Cameron is extremely fond of Nicole and respects her for the way she handles family along with work, according to In Touch. During the pandemic, Nicole and Joel are helping Cameron in every possible way.
1 Why They Called Their Baby Girl Raddix
These two are enjoying their marital life to the fullest. To add to their happiness, they are caring for their first-born, Raddix. Cameron and Benji’s friends claim that the two named the baby girl, Raddix, because ‘rad’ means a ‘new beginning.’ This word depicted how they felt when they had her, after the challenging journey toward parenthood.