There’s something aboutCameron Diaz— a new-mommy glow!
The actress, 47, welcomed her first child with husbandBenji Madden, a daughter named Raddix Madden. The couple shared the happy news on social media Friday.
The new mom went on to share that while she and Madden, 40, “are overjoyed to share this news” they “also feel a strong instinct to protect our little one’s privacy.”
“So we won’t be posting pictures or sharing any more details, other than the fact that she is really really cute! Some would even say RAD,” Diaz continued, adding a smiley-face emoji.
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Diaz and Maddenwere first linkedin May 2014,getting engaged justbeforeChristmasthat yearand tying the knotin January 2015. The couple said “I do” at their home in Beverly Hills, California, in front of famous pals likeDrew Barrymore, Madden’s brother andGood CharlottebandmateJoel Maddenand the latter’s wifeNicole Richie.
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Madden and Diaz are notoriously private about their relationship but have spoken out on a few occasions about theiraffection for one another. In August 2017, the singerposted a sweet tributeto his wife in honor of her birthday, writing, “I feel like I am the LUCKIEST guy ALIVE” next to a photo of the pair.
“He’sjust my partner in life, in everything,“The Maskactress said in June that year of her husband. “I’ve never had anyone who supported me so much and gave me so much courage to be myself and to really explore myself.”
“My husband has been able to show me what it’s like to […] be an equal,” Diaz explained. “And I’ve learned so much from him. I look at him every dayand he inspires me. I feel so lucky.”
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In February 2016, a source told PEOPLE Diaz “is increasingly happy in her life with Benji,” explaining that she wasitching to expand her brood.
“She has settled in, settled down and wants to have a family,” said the source. “She is doing everything shecan to enjoy this timein her life. She is feeling fulfilled and wants to be a mom.”
The couple’s desire for kids has been long known. Just six months after they wed, a source revealed to PEOPLE that “both of themare eager to have children.”
“[Cameron] will take things as they come, but don’t be surprised to see her calm down a bit andget in the best shapefor a possible pregnancy,” added the insider.
source: people.com
