On a Saturday morning stroll, Cameron Diaz appeared like any typical mom out with her family. Sporting a loose black T-shirt, baggy pants, Birkenstock sandals, and oversized eyeglasses, she radiated joy while pushing a stroller containing her infant son, Cardinal.
Beside her, four-year-old daughter Raddix, dressed in Mickey Mouse pajamas and pink cowboy boots, held onto her dad Benji Madden’s hand as they wandered past shops in Montecito, California.
The family has lived in the celebrity-filled coastal enclave, located two hours north of Los Angeles, since purchasing a mansion for $12.67 million two years ago.
With Cameron’s upcoming film release, she reflects on her choice to prioritize family, finding fulfillment in simple pleasures like making baby food and reading stories
Cameron tied the knot with Good Charlotte’s Benji, 45, in 2015 after a brief courtship. Nearly five years later, the couple welcomed their daughter, reportedly through a surrogate, when Cameron was 47 years old. In March, they celebrated the arrival of their son, also said to be born via surrogate.
According to an exclusive source for In Touch, “Cameron’s journey to motherhood was a long one, but she never lost hope that it would happen.” Now, as a mother of two, she feels incredibly blessed, reflecting on her fortune daily. “Being a mom comes so naturally to Cameron; she loves every aspect of it, even the messes!”
Having taken a break from acting—her first film since 2014, Back in Action with Jamie Foxx, is set for release in January—Cameron has no regrets about prioritizing her family.
The source noted, “She’s in awe of her children, waking up early and staying up late. She’s making baby food from scratch, playing with Cardinal, singing lullabies, reading storybooks, and enjoying games with Raddix.”
Relocating from Los Angeles has been a positive change for the couple. “They’ve had a fantastic summer, and the arrival of the new baby has brought them immense joy,” an insider shared. “They’ve come to appreciate that they don’t need the glitz and glamour of Hollywood anymore.
Simple pleasures, like beach walks or quiet dinners at home, are what fulfill them now. Occasionally, they enjoy dining out, such as when they celebrated Cameron’s 52nd birthday on August 30 with friends Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger at Tre Lune.”
The connection between Cameron and Benji has never been stronger. “Their marriage is thriving to the extent that many of their celebrity friends seek relationship advice from them,” the insider revealed. “They prioritize family above all else.”
