Life is treating Cameron Diaz (53) well, both personally and professionally. As she reignites her Hollywood career after years focused on her family, the actress is celebrating the arrival of her third child with her husband, Benji Madden (47). This latest addition expands a family that has grown steadily in recent years. Married since 2015, they were already parents to Raddix, born in 2019, and Cardinal, who arrived in 2024. They now welcome a new baby during an especially sweet chapter, defined by the balance between her role as a mother and her return to film sets.
© Olivia WongA Very Original Name
"Cameron and I are Happy, Excited, and feeling so BLESSED to announce the birth of our third Child, Nautas Madden. Welcome to the world Son!!👊❤️We love life with our family- our kids are healthy&happy, and we are grateful!!!🙏🙏having a blast ❤️Sending all our best wishes- the Madden Family ❤️🙏👊🏴☠️," wrote the musical producer and Good Charlotte guitarist and singer.
© Noel VasquezFor their third child, the couple chose an uncommon name full of symbolism (meaning "sailor, navigator, traveler") which they represented with an image shared on their social media accounts. The musician shared his excitement with words that perfectly summarize the family's current journey. The actress, known for films like The Sweetest Thing and The Holiday, was quick to react with heart and star emojis.
© IG: Benji MaddenMotherhood Later in Life
The birth of Nautas comes at a particularly significant time for Cameron Diaz, who has spoken openly in recent years about her experience as a mother at an older age. She became a mother for the first time at 47, which is unusual even by Hollywood standards, and she has always defended that decision. In one of her recent interviews, she admitted that motherhood is "the best thing" in her life, though it also brings a new perspective: the desire to be present for her children for as long as possible.
© Dave BenettIn 2018, Cameron decided to pause her acting career and step away from Hollywood to focus on her greatest wish: starting a family. It was not an easy road; in fact, she has admitted on several occasions that becoming a mother was a long and complicated process. "I felt it was something I had to do to reclaim my life," she confessed later on.
During those years away from the set, the Charlie's Angels star also found another professional passion in Avaline. This organic and vegan-friendly wine brand, which she co-founded in 2020 with Katherine Power, was born from a conversation between friends and a question as simple as it was revealing while looking at a bottle: why wasn't there a clear list of ingredients?
© Steve JenningsHer Return to Movies
This third pregnancy coincides with a period of professional reconnection. After a decade away from the spotlight, Diaz recently returned to film with new projects, proving it is possible to balance both worlds. Her upcoming work includes films alongside names like Keanu Reeves, as well as new productions and the highly anticipated return of her iconic character in the Shrek franchise, where she will once again voice Fiona.
A Solid and Discreet Love Story
© Dimitrios KambourisThe relationship between Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden began unexpectedly through their close circle (with Nicole Richie serving as the key connection) and quickly became serious. They married in 2015 in an intimate ceremony in Beverly Hills. Since then, they have built one of the most stable and low-profile stories in Hollywood.
