As Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden celebrate the newest addition to their family, fresh details have emerged about why they kept their son’s arrival under wraps.
The “Charlie’s Angels” star and Madden began their romance in 2014 before tying the knot in January 2015. Since then, the couple has continued to grow their family, welcoming their third child on May 4.
Now, sources are shedding light on why the couple chose to remain private throughout the process of having the baby.
Like many fans surprised by the news of Diaz and Madden’s newest baby, even some of the couple’s closest friends reportedly had no idea they were expecting another child.
According to an insider, the pair decided to keep the process private because they were uncertain it would work out. “They are ecstatic about adding [another] son to their family,” the source told US Weekly. “Not many people in their circle knew because they weren’t sure it would become a reality.”
The insider also opened up about Diaz’s surrogacy journey, revealing that the actress, now a mother of three, feels grateful to the women who helped bring each of her children into the world.
“Cameron feels very fortunate to have had amazing surrogates, and it has been a long journey for her and Benji,” the insider added. “This feels like exactly what they always wanted, and their family now feels whole.”
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The insider’s revelation about the couple’s secrecy comes just two days after Madden shared the news of their baby’s arrival with a symbolic Instagram post.
As The Blast previously reported, Madden posted illustrations featuring the baby’s name and its meaning.
One image showed a navy and gold pirate ship flying a flag marked with the letter “N,” introducing the name “Nautas” and explaining its Latin origin. “Nauta, meaning sailor, navigator, or voyager.”
Another illustration featured a giant “N” designed like the North Star, alongside inspirational messages encouraging Nautas to “chart his own course and stay true to his compass.”
Madden also paid tribute to the couple’s other children, using a red cardinal bird to represent son Cardinal and a potted plant to symbolize daughter Raddix.
The Couple Has A History Of Keeping Their Children’s Pictures Off The Internet
As Madden and Diaz announced Nautas’ arrival without sharing photos of him, the decision follows their long-standing approach to protecting their children’s privacy.
When they welcomed their daughter Raddix in 2019, the duo chose not to release pictures of their newborn. At the time, they described themselves as “blessed and grateful,” while sources said they were enjoying “baby bliss.”
Their family expanded again on March 22, 2024, with the arrival of their first son, Cardinal. The news was announced on Instagram alongside an abstract drawing that read, “A little bird whispered to me.” Once again, Diaz and Madden chose to keep their child’s face out of the public eye.
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While the actress and the Good Charlotte lead guitarist celebrate their growing family, Diaz has faced backlash for her comeback, which sources said made her rethink staying in the industry.
According to The Blast, Diaz’s return to acting in Netflix’s “Back in Action” after an 11-year break was met with online scrutiny over her appearance. Search trends like “Cameron Diaz facelift” and “Cameron Diaz age” made the rounds, which the actress reportedly saw as “sexist.”
Those close to Diaz revealed she was frustrated that little had changed since her hiatus, with the focus still on her looks rather than her work. One insider said she feels “raging” and is considering stepping away from Hollywood again.
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Aside from the “Bad Teachers” star’s rethinking her years-long career, her marriage to Madden has been blossoming. Last year, they celebrated a decade together, and Madden dropped a heartfelt tribute to her to mark the milestone.
As The Blast reported, the singer shared pictures of his wife, calling her “My Queen.” He further gushed about their relationship, noting that each year together becomes even more “fulfilling.”
“It’s special. Never perfect, always real – always reliable,” Madden added in his post. “Every day getting to have my best friend with me, ride or die…what a beautiful life.”
