Cameron Diaz was spotted with her young daughter. The 51-year-old actress looked effortlessly stylish in a blue denim jacket layered over a crisp white t-shirt, cropped blue jeans, and clean white sneakers. It was casual chic at its finest, a look that made her appear both like an everyday mom on the go and a timeless fashion icon.
But Diaz’s public appearance wasn’t just about style. It was also a reminder of how she’s embracing life as a mother later in life, something she’s been candid about since stepping away from Hollywood’s spotlight.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupRedefining Motherhood at 49
In 2022, during a warm and honest chat with her close friend Gwyneth Paltrow on the GOOP podcast, Diaz opened up about navigating motherhood at an age when many of her peers were long past toddler years. She gave birth to her daughter, Raddix, at 47, with husband Benji Madden of Good Charlotte. Far from shying away from the conversation, Diaz embraced it.
“The whole concept of aging has just changed completely, even in the last ten years,” she explained. “It’s totally opened up. I’m excited. I’ve got 50 or 60 years to go — I want to live to be 110 since I’ve got a young child.” For Diaz, motherhood in her late 40s isn’t a limitation but a reason to thrive.
Finding Strength in Her Roots
The "Charlie’s Angels" star also reflected on the role her heritage and genetics play in her optimistic outlook. Of Cuban and Spanish descent, Diaz proudly credited her family’s “sturdy stock.”
“My grandmother was running around in the hot San Fernando Valley sun at 72, hauling big bags of rabbit feed and chicken feed around. I think I’ve got some of that,” she said with a laugh.
© Lyvans BoolakyFor her, the formula for longevity is simple yet powerful, as it’s a mix of what she chooses to do and what she chooses not to do. Balance, self-care, and gratitude shine through her words, proving she’s more invested in sustainable wellness than fleeting beauty trends.
The Power of Perspective and Friendship
Diaz admitted that she’s “the oldest mom in my group of girlfriends with kids,” but instead of feeling isolated, she feels lifted by her circle of support. “I’m lucky to be my age, lucky to have those girlfriends, lucky to have my daughter, lucky to have all the support I do raising her,” she shared.
She also emphasized the beauty of wanting to live long enough to share the same grown-up experiences with her daughter that she had with her own parents.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupCameron Diaz is showing that style, motherhood, and a vibrant outlook on life don’t have an expiration date. Whether she’s strolling through New York in denim and sneakers or sharing her hopes for turning 110, she’s rewriting the rules on what it means to age with humor, grace, and gratitude.
