Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz have been happily married for more than nine years. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, four years ago and have kept her away from the public eye ever since. However, they recently surprised everyone by announcing the birth of their second child, a son named Cardinal.
The announcement came unexpectedly, as the couple has always been very private about their personal lives. On Instagram, they shared a piece of artwork with the words “A little bird whispered to me,” revealing their son’s birth.
In their caption, they 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!” They also mentioned that they won’t be sharing any photos of their children for their safety and privacy.
This isn’t the first time they’ve kept their family news quiet. They got married in 2015 and welcomed their daughter Raddix in 2019, only announcing her birth later on. Cameron Diaz wrote, “She has instantly captured our hearts and completed our family.”
While they’re thrilled about their new addition, they’re also determined to protect their children’s privacy. They haven’t shared any details about their son’s birth, but according to a source close to the couple, they faced challenges to have their daughter and consider her a miracle.
However, not everyone agrees with their choice to have a child at this stage of their lives. Some have criticized Cameron’s age, with one Instagram user commenting, “Who wants to become a parent at 51 years old?” But like any decision, there will always be different opinions.
Despite the criticism, Benji and Cameron are happy and thankful for their expanding family. They’ve decided to keep their children away from the public eye, and we should respect their choice.
We wish them the very best as they begin this new journey as a family of four.