Benji Madden & Cameron Diaz Expand Family: A Second Child Joins the Household

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have maintained their marital union for more than nine years, largely shielding their domestic affairs from public view. Following the arrival of their daughter, Raddix, in 2019, the couple retreated from the spotlight—a pattern they have continued with their most recent significant announcement. On Friday, the 51-year-old actress and her 45-year-old musician spouse revealed the birth of their second offspring, a boy named Cardinal Madden. This unexpected declaration was made through Instagram, accompanied by an image featuring artwork inscribed with, “A little bird whispered to me.”

“We are fortunate and thrilled to reveal the arrival of our Son, Cardinal Madden,” Benji posted. “He is wonderful and we are all so delighted he is here!” The pair also explicitly stated their refusal to release photographs, prioritizing the security and seclusion of their children. “He is truly adorable,” the accompanying text continued. “We feel so fortunate and thankful.” Diaz and Madden formalized their union in 2015 and first revealed their daughter’s birth after she had already arrived, also opting to withhold specific details.
At that time, Diaz conveyed that Raddix had “immediately captured our affections and made our family whole.” An insider had previously characterized Raddix as a “blessing,” noting the significant effort the couple expended to become parents. Although the duo has never openly detailed their path to parenthood, they have been unwavering in their commitment to shielding their family’s privacy.

Subsequent to the news of their second child’s arrival, online responses were varied, with some commending the couple while others questioned the decision to become parents later in life. As is typical, perspectives diverge—but Diaz and Madden appear centered on celebrating their expanding kin.