Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz have celebrated over nine years of marriage. Their daughter was born four years ago, and since then, they’ve kept her out of the public eye.

Recently, it seems they’ve welcomed their second child into the world. Here’s the latest on their new family member.

Actress Cameron Diaz, aged 51, and musician Benji Madden, aged 45, announced the birth of their second child, a son named Cardinal, on Friday. They shared the news on Instagram alongside artwork that read, “A little bird whispered to me.” Many were surprised by the news as the couple had not disclosed that they were expecting.

In the caption, Madden wrote, “We are blessed and excited to announce the birth of our Son, Cardinal Madden. He is awesome, and we are all so happy he is here!” He added, “For the kids’ safety and privacy, we won’t be posting any pictures, but he’s really cute. We are feeling so blessed and grateful.”

Benji and Cameron have a reputation for keeping their personal lives private. They tied the knot in 2015 and welcomed their daughter, Raddix, in 2019. They chose to keep Raddix’s arrival under wraps until after she was born, sharing the news on social media.

“We are so happy, blessed, and grateful to begin this new decade by announcing the birth of our daughter, Raddix Madden,” Cameron Diaz wrote in the birth announcement for their first child. “She has instantly captured our hearts and completed our family.”

According to a close source, the couple faced challenges in conceiving their daughter. “They went through so much to get to this point,” said the source. “Cameron feels like this baby is truly a miracle.” The source also revealed that Raddix was born through surrogacy, although the couple never confirmed this publicly.

After the news of their second child broke, some people expressed disapproval. One Instagram user commented, “Who the heck wants to become a parent at 51 yrs old?” Another wrote, “Omg. She is so old, I hope they have a surrogate.” It seems not everyone agrees with their decision to expand their family at this stage in their lives, but opinions on such matters vary.