CAMERON Diaz makes up one-half of a noteworthy power couple with her husband Benji Madden.
Cameron’s prominent film career earned her headlines for decades, but fans are also curious to know more about her marriage to rock music star Benji.
Who is Cameron Diaz’s husband Benji Madden?
Born on March 11, 1979, Benji Madden, 41, is a musician and member of the pop-punk band Good Charlotte, which he formed with his brother Joel.
The identical twins, originally from Maryland, have also formed the pop-rock duo The Madden Brothers.
Cameron’s rocker husband joined brother Joel as a duo judge team on the fourth season of The Voice Australia in 2015.
The twins also own a management company MDDN which offers creative services to artists.
The company reached stardom after taking over the management of singer Jessie J in 2015.
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How did Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz meet?
Cameron and Benji met in 2014 through Madden’s sister-in-law Nicole Richie.
The actress said: “The first thing I said when I first met my [would-be] husband was, ‘He’s hot.’”
“How come I didn’t know this before? We had never been in the same circle.”
It was then that she hosted a dinner party and Joel asked if he could bring Benji, that the pair met.
She said: “Then I saw him again,” and added the attraction was still there, saying she thought: “Wait a second, still hot!”
The couple were engaged within a matter of months and got married in 2015 at Cameron Diaz’s Beverly Hills home in California.
How many children does Benji Madden have?
Benji is a doting uncle to his brother Joel’s two kids with his wife Nicole, Harlow and Sparrow, but Raddix is his first child.
Cameron and the singer officially announced the birth on their respective Instagrams in January.
Their baby was believed to be born on December 30, 2019.
The written note read: “Happy New Year from the Maddens! We are so happy, blessed and grateful to begin this new decade by announcing the birth of our daughter, Raddix Madden.
“She has instantly captured our hearts and completed our family.
“While we are overjoyed to share this news, we also feel a strong instinct to protect our little one’s privacy.
“So we won’t be posting pictures or sharing any more details, other than the fact that she is really really cute!! Some would even say RAD.”
She continued: “From our family to all of yours, we’re sending our love and best wishes for a Happy New Year and Happy New Decade…”
Who else has Benji Madden dated?
Benji had a relationship with actress and presenter Sophie Monk in 2007.
The couple then got engaged but announced they had split amicably in February 2008.
At the time, the latter’s agent told the press in a statement: “Sophie and Benji have officially split. The decision was mutual and they remain amicable.”
Following his breakup from Sophie, Benji went on to date Paris Hilton for nine months until they broke up in December 2008.
