Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have been married for over nine years and have largely kept their family life private. After welcoming their daughter, Raddix, in 2019, the couple stayed out of the spotlight — and they’ve done the same with their latest big news. On Friday, the 51-year-old actress and her 45-year-old musician husband announced the birth of their second child, a son named Cardinal Madden. The surprise announcement came via Instagram, alongside a photo of artwork that read, “A little bird whispered to me.”

“We are blessed and excited to announce the birth of our Son, Cardinal Madden,” Benji wrote. “He is awesome and we are all so happy he is here!” The couple also made it clear they will not be sharing photos, emphasizing their children’s safety and privacy. “He’s a really cute,” the caption added. “We are feeling so blessed and grateful.” Diaz and Madden married in 2015 and first announced the birth of their daughter after she arrived, also choosing to keep details private.

At the time, Diaz shared that Raddix had “instantly captured our hearts and completed our family.” A source previously described Raddix as a “miracle,” saying the couple went through a lot to become parents. While the pair have never publicly discussed details about their journey, they have remained consistent about protecting their family’s privacy.

Following the news of their second child, reactions online were mixed, with some praising the couple and others questioning becoming parents later in life. As always, opinions vary — but Diaz and Madden appear focused on celebrating their growing family.