Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden’s family has grown again, and the couple shared the news in the same understated style that has defined their life together. Benji, a member of Good Charlotte, announced on May 4, 2026, that he and Diaz had welcomed their third child, a son named Nautas Madden.
Diaz, born on Aug. 30, 1972, built one of Hollywood’s most recognizable careers through films including “The Mask,” “There’s Something About Mary,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Vanilla Sky,” “The Holiday” and the “Shrek” franchise. Her filmography also spans romantic comedies, voice acting, action roles and dramas, giving her a wide audience across generations.
After becoming a mother for the first time at the age of 47, Diaz stepped back from the spotlight. She welcomed her second child at 51 and her third, Nautus, at 53. Despite stepping back from Hollywood, Diaz was hit by criticism over her decision to have children later in life.
Some commenters questioned the timing of parenthood, asking, “They’ve been together for so long, why wait until your 50’s to have kids?” Others expressed pessimism about long-term outcomes, with one remarking, “Lovely for them. But I feel sorry for the person who will have to live (a) majority of their adult life without parents.”
Another blunt critic asked, “Who the heck wants to become a parent at 51 yrs old?” One particularly harsh comment dismissed the news as: “More celebrity idiocy.”
The couple’s newest family update also stands out because Diaz and Benji rarely make joint public statements. Their announcements are usually brief, warm and centered on their children’s well-being. This one followed that familiar pattern, offering fans a glimpse of happiness while keeping the details personal. It also underlined how intentionally the pair has built a family life outside the constant glare of Hollywood attention.
Benji Madden, Cameron Diaz (2015), (IMAGO/ABACAPRESS)
Diaz and Benji married on Jan. 5, 2015, in Beverly Hills, California, and have largely kept their relationship away from constant public attention. However, they still announced the arrival of their third child with pride, despite not sharing any photos of their new bundle of joy.
“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,” Benji wrote in an Instagram post.
Diaz responded to the post with:
“✨❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✨”
The post did not include a photo of the baby. Instead, it featured a nautical-themed image with a ship, fitting the name Nautas, which Entertainment Weekly reported is linked to the Latin word for sailor or voyager.
The announcement continued the couple’s long-standing approach to parenthood: sharing joy without inviting the public too far inside. Diaz and Benji are also parents to daughter Raddix Wildflower Madden, born in December 2019, and son Cardinal Madden, whose birth they announced in March 2024. When Cardinal was introduced, the couple wrote that “for the kids safety and privacy we won’t be posting any pictures,” a message that reflected their careful boundary between celebrity and family life.
Even with that Hollywood return, Diaz and Benji’s public message about family remains consistent. Their announcements are warm but measured, affectionate but private. By introducing Nautas without sharing his image, the couple again placed the focus on gratitude, health and togetherness rather than spectacle. For fans, the news offers a rare look at a family that chooses privacy while still sharing moments of happiness. In a celebrity culture built on access, Diaz and Madden’s approach feels both deliberate and protective.
Their growing family story is joyful, but it is also a reminder that privacy can be a powerful choice. What do you think of their decision not to share photos of their children? Let us know, and then pass this along to someone who follows Cameron Diaz’s journey from Hollywood star to hands-on mom!