In 2015, actress Cameron Diaz really surprised fans by becoming the wife of musician Benji Madden. Previously, the Hollywood star spoke rather dismissively about the institution of marriage, stating that marriage is not an important point in her life. But at 42, Cameron suddenly changed her mind, meeting her soul mate and true love. Although, according to the public, it is difficult to find more different people than the actress, who became famous in the roles of cute neighbor girls, and the brutal rocker, who created the image of a rebel on the stage.
The path to happiness
Cameron Diaz was one of the most sought-after actresses of the late 90s and early 2000s. In addition, she boasted a tumultuous personal life. The celebrity preferred men of her circle, her boyfriends at various times included actors Matt Dillon and Jared Leto, musician Justin Timberlake, baseball player Alex Rodriguez. Diaz maintained a good relationship with her former lovers. For example, with Justin Timberlake, they even managed to work together after breaking up, starring in the film "Bad Teacher".
Moreover, speaking in an interview about marriage, the actress showed a rather independent point of view. She believed that in a relationship there was no need to follow the old traditions regarding marriage bonds, but it was time for each person to create their own rules that would be convenient for him. Cameron was also skeptical about marital fidelity, cynically declaring the inevitability of betrayal in any union.
Her future husband Benji Madden became famous as a guitarist and member of the rock band Good Charlotte. He is almost 7 years younger than Cameron, since he was born in March 1979. In his youth, Benji fully corresponded to the image of a real rocker, having replaced many girlfriends. Among his love victories were socialite Paris Hilton, Playboy model Holly Madison, singer Miley Cyrus, actress Sophie Monk.
Comparing two celebrities - Diaz and Madden, journalists noted that it is difficult to find more dissimilar people, whose union seemingly defied any logic. Cameron has long been America's favorite, embodying on the screen the images of cute neighbor girls with blond hair, blue eyes and a charming smile. Madden, whose body is lavishly covered with tattoos, created on stage the image of a rebellious guy, a rebel, although in real life he had no particular problems with the law. In the eyes of those around them, this couple looked as unexpected as once the novels of Julia Roberts and Lyle Lovett, Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood, Michael Jackson and Lisa Maria Presley.
Acquaintance and marriage
Nicole Richie, a TV star, designer, daughter of singer Lionel Richie, and also a close friend of Diaz, had a hand in meeting the future spouses. In 2010, Nicole married Joel Madden, vocalist of Good Charlotte and Benji's twin brother. Taking advantage of the opportunity, at one of the parties, Richie introduced her relative Cameron.
Later, the actress admitted that at the first meeting she drew attention to the "hot guy". But the romance between Diaz and Madden only broke out in 2014. After 7 months, the couple announced their engagement. Officially, the wedding took place just 17 days after the engagement, although Cameron, according to her, actually stayed in the status of the bride for 3 months, she simply did not inform the public about it.
The Hollywood star became a married lady on January 5, 2015. This marriage was the first for both Diaz herself and her husband. The couple decided not to arrange a magnificent celebration, opting for a beautiful and sincere ceremony. The wedding took place in the house where the lovers lived. They invited about 100 guests to their holiday, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Lionel Richie, Samantha Ronson. Nicole Richie and her Charlie's Angels actress Drew Barrymore became bridesmaids. According to eyewitnesses, the wedding ceremony took about 15 minutes, after which all those present were invited to the lawn near the house. There they were greeted with a decorated wedding tent with live music and cocktails.
The newlyweds spent their first wedding night at home, and the next day they left for a small honeymoon trip. They preferred the small town of Jackson Hole in Wyoming to Paris and other traditional places. The couple went for walks, visited local restaurants and just enjoyed each other. Commenting on the new marital status of the actress, her friends noted that for the first time in her life she was madly in love and truly happy.
Family life
Despite superficial differences in habits and behavior, Cameron and Benji show a rare consensus about the privacy of their relationship. As the musician admitted, he and his wife exist in their own world, which they protect from undue attention.
In 2017, Diaz officially announced her retirement from the cinema, the last film with her participation, the musical "Annie", was released in 2014. The actress found a new occupation for herself - writing books. At the end of 2013, she co-authored with Sandra Bark and released The Body Book, in which she talked about her recipes for happiness, health and positive thinking. The publication became a bestseller, so in 2016 Cameron continued her writing experience. Her second book, Longevity Book, focused on aging and maintaining health for years to come.
Benji Madden keeps up with his wife. In 2015, the group Good Charlotte released a new album and soon began to actively prepare the next disc. In addition, along with his brother Joel, he took part in two seasons of the Australian project "The Voice".
Talking about family life, Cameron avoids the former categorization. Although she has no illusions about ideal family relationships. On the Ellen DeGeneres show, the actress admitted that marriage helped her learn many new, sometimes not very pleasant, things about herself. She compared marriage to a double-edged sword, in which, as if on two ends of the blades, there are inextricably good and bad moments.
Upon learning of the end of her acting career, the fans decided that Diaz plans to become a mother in the near future. She is regularly suspected of pregnancy, but every time the rumors are not confirmed. It is obvious that the spouses are still good together. In each interview, Cameron talks about her love for her husband, his support and care. According to her, next to Benji, she found something that she did not feel with other men. “I look at him every day and he inspires me. I feel so lucky,”the Hollywood star admits.
