Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden met in May 2014 and married less than a year later.
Their relationship moved fast, but it has lasted. They married on January 5, 2015, and have since built a private family life away from the daily Hollywood spotlight.
Here is the timeline, with the errors from the older version corrected.
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Who Are Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden?
Cameron Diaz is an American actress known for There’s Something About Mary, Charlie’s Angels, the Shrek films, and The Holiday.
Benji Madden is an American musician. He is the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for Good Charlotte, the band he formed with his identical twin brother, Joel Madden.
Diaz was born on August 30, 1972. Madden was born on March 11, 1979.
That makes Diaz about six and a half years older than Madden — not 14 years older, as the old article claimed.
How Did Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden Meet?
Diaz and Madden were introduced through family friends in May 2014.
The connection was Nicole Richie, a close friend of Diaz. Richie is married to Joel Madden, Benji Madden’s identical twin brother.
Diaz hosted a gathering at her home, and Benji Madden came along with Joel and Nicole. Diaz has since described an instant spark when he walked in.
The couple began dating in May 2014.
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden Relationship Timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 2014 | Diaz and Madden meet and begin dating. |
| October 2014 | Diaz is photographed wearing a ring, sparking engagement rumours. |
| December 2014 | The couple confirm their engagement, about seven months after they started dating. |
| January 5, 2015 | Diaz and Madden marry in an intimate ceremony at her Beverly Hills home. |
| January 3, 2020 | The couple announce the birth of their daughter, Raddix Madden, born December 30, 2019. |
| March 22, 2024 | The couple announce the birth of their son, Cardinal Madden. |
| January 5, 2025 | Diaz and Madden mark their 10th wedding anniversary. |
| May 4, 2026 | Madden announces the birth of their third child, a son named Nautas Madden. |
How Long Have Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden Been Together?
They have been together since May 2014.
They have been married since January 5, 2015. That is more than 11 years of marriage as of late 2026.
The old article said they met in college. That is wrong. They met in 2014, when Diaz was 41 and Madden was 35.
The Wedding
Diaz and Madden married on January 5, 2015, at Diaz’s home in Beverly Hills, California.
The ceremony was small and private, attended by close family and friends. The couple confirmed the news to People the same day, saying they were happy to begin their new journey surrounded by their closest family and friends.
The wedding came about a month after their engagement was confirmed, and less than eight months after they started dating.
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden’s Children
Diaz and Madden have three children, and they keep their children’s lives private. They do not share photos of their children publicly.
- Raddix Madden — their daughter, born December 30, 2019. Her birth was announced on January 3, 2020.
- Cardinal Madden — their son, announced on March 22, 2024. The couple said he was “awesome” and that they were all happy he was here.
- Nautas Madden — their son, announced on May 4, 2026. Madden shared the news on Instagram, saying the couple felt “blessed” and grateful, and explaining that the name means sailor, navigator and voyager.
The old article said the couple had one daughter, then later said they had two children, and gave Raddix’s birth year as both 2019 and 2016 in different sections. All three of those versions are now out of date or wrong.
Was Ben Affleck Cameron Diaz’s Ex-Husband?
No. Ben Affleck was never Cameron Diaz’s husband.
The old article claimed Diaz and Affleck were married for just over a year and divorced in April 2004. That did not happen.
Diaz’s marriage to Benji Madden in January 2015 was her first marriage. Reports at the time of the wedding described it as the first marriage for both Diaz and Madden.
Who Did Cameron Diaz Date Before Benji Madden?
Before Madden, Diaz had several well-known relationships, but none of them ended in marriage.
- Matt Dillon — Diaz dated her There’s Something About Mary co-star in the late 1990s.
- Jared Leto — Diaz dated Leto from around 1999 to 2003.
- Justin Timberlake — Diaz dated Timberlake from 2003 until their split in 2006, announced in early 2007. They later worked together again in Bad Teacher (2011).
- Alex Rodriguez — Diaz dated the former baseball star from 2010 to 2011.
These relationships are part of her dating history. They are not former marriages.
What About Diaz’s Acting Career?
Diaz stepped back from acting after Annie (2014), the year she met Madden.
She later returned to the screen in Back in Action (2025), the Netflix action comedy co-starring Jamie Foxx.
Her time away from film and her return both fit the same pattern: she has spoken about choosing family life and privacy, rather than staying constantly in the public eye.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden still married?
Yes. They celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on January 5, 2025, and announced their third child in May 2026.
How many children do Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have?
Three: daughter Raddix, born in December 2019, son Cardinal, announced in March 2024, and son Nautas, announced in May 2026.
What is the age difference between Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden?
About six and a half years. Diaz was born on August 30, 1972, and Madden was born on March 11, 1979.
How did Cameron Diaz meet Benji Madden?
Through Nicole Richie, Diaz’s close friend, who is married to Benji Madden’s twin brother, Joel Madden. They met at a gathering hosted by Diaz in May 2014.
