Actress Cameron Diaz, aged 51, and musician Benji Madden, aged 45, shared the joyful news of welcoming their second child, a son named Cardinal, on Friday. Their Instagram announcement featured artwork with the caption, “A little bird whispered to me.” The surprise revelation left many taken aback as the couple had not disclosed the pregnancy earlier.
In the heartfelt caption, Madden expressed, “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!” He further stated, “For the kids’ safety and privacy, we won’t be posting any pictures, but he’s really cute. We are feeling so blessed and grateful.”
Benji and Cameron have built a reputation for maintaining their privacy. They exchanged vows in 2015 and joyfully welcomed their daughter, Raddix, into the world in 2019. The couple opted to keep Raddix’s arrival under wraps until after her birth, choosing social media as the platform to share the news.
“We are so happy, blessed, and grateful to begin this new decade by announcing the birth of our daughter, Raddix Madden,” Cameron Diaz expressed in the birth announcement for their first child. “She has instantly captured our hearts and completed our family.”
According to a trusted insider, the couple encountered obstacles in conceiving their daughter. “They faced significant challenges to reach this point,” the insider disclosed. “Cameron views this baby as a true miracle.” Additionally, the insider shared that Raddix was born via surrogacy, though the couple never officially confirmed this aspect publicly.
After the announcement of their second child, there were some expressions of disapproval. One Instagram user remarked, “Who on earth wants to start parenthood at 51 years old?” Another comment read, “Oh my God. She’s so old, I hope they used a surrogate.” It’s evident that not everyone shares the same perspective regarding their choice to expand their family at this point in their lives, illustrating the diversity of opinions on such matters.
