Benji Madden is thrilled to see Cameron Diaz back in action.
As the My Best Friend's Wedding actress makes her first film appearance in 10 years alongside Jamie Foxx in the Netflix movie, which hits the streamer today, Jan. 17, Benji couldn’t help but gush over his wife and her achievement.
“This is my QUEEN,” the Good Charlotte member wrote in a Jan. 16 Instagram post. “I celebrate this BAD ASS WOMAN. Wife, Mommy, friend, partner, Boss, and lover. We just hit 10 YEARS married on January 5th and every year only gets more fulfilling. It’s special.”
And Benji—who first met Cameron in 2014—couldn’t be more proud to call her his wife.
“Never perfect—always real—always reliable,” the 45-year-old continued. “Every day getting to have my best friend with me ride or die. What a beautiful life. I am GRATEFUL!!! and ANOTHER MiLESTONE happening TOMORROW!!! We are SO happy to see you….BACK IN ACTION!!….Congrats baby!”
While Cameron—who made her first red carpet appearance in five years for the Back in Action premiere—allowed her acting career to take the backseat, she hasn’t put life on hold. Instead, she’s been focused on helming her organic wine brand Avaline, as well as expanding her family. After all, she and Benji welcomed 5-year-old Raddix in 2019 and son Cardinal just last year.
“He is awesome and We are all so happy he is here!” The couple wrote in a joint Instagram post welcoming their son in March. “For the kids safety and privacy we won’t be posting any pictures—but he’s a really cute. We are feeling so blessed and grateful.”
As for the secret to Cameron and Benji’s happy life together? Cameron recently shared that it’s therapy.
“Therapy is a big thing in our family, thank God,” the 52-year-old explained in a Dec. 10 episode of the Artist Friendly podcast. “It’s what we depend on, so you have that commitment to work on it.”
She emphasized that she and her husband focus on keeping each other as their number one priority.
“Both people are not 100 percent every day,” she continued. “Even if you’re mad at each other and don’t want to see each other, sick of each other, it’s still 100 percent commitment to the marriage and to the partnership and getting things in the family. If it’s not 100 percent, it just doesn’t work if one person’s at a deficit.”
Keep reading for a deeper look into Cameron and Benji’s love story…
December 2014: Engagement Rumors
One month before tying the knot, Cameron Diaz flashed what appeared to be an engagement ring from Benji Madden.
Jan. 5, 2015: Married!
Surprise! Shortly after Cameron teased the size of her engagement ring, the couple tied the knot at the actress' Beverly Hills home.
Jan. 27, 2015: Courtship to Courtside
The newlyweds were all cozied up watching the Lakers play the Wizards in L.A.
March 2015: Wearing His Love
As if their wedding wasn't enough proof of their romance, Benji flaunted his tattoo of his Cameron's name on his chest.
April 2016: Cameron Opens Up
The There's Something About Mary star opens up on Andy Cohen's Radio Andy show about how she and Benji met.
"The first thing I said when I first met my husband was, 'He's hot,'" she says. "How come I didn't know this before? We had never been in the same circle."
Cameron adds that they formally met when she hosted a dinner party at her house with his brother Joel Madden and sister-in-law Nicole Richie. Joel asked if he could invite Benji. Cameron says, "Then I saw him again. Wait a second, still hot!"
June 2016: We Are Family
Nicole Richie's dad Lionel Richie, husband Joel Madden, sister-in-law Cameron and brothers-in-law Josh (on the left) and Benji showed up to support her Harlow 1960 x REVOLVE launch.
June 2018: Back to Italy
The two took another couple's trip to Italy, proving their love remains strong.
August 2019: Cameron Reflects on Marriage
"Getting married to him was the best thing that ever happened to me," she tells InStyle about Benji. "My husband's the best. He's the greatest human being, and he's my great partner. Marriage is certainly hard, and it's a lot of work. You need somebody who's willing to do the work with you, because there's no 60-40 in marriage. It's 50-50, period. All the time."
January 2020: Oh, Baby!
Cameron and Benji announce on Instagram that they have welcomed a baby girl, Raddix Madden.
August 2023: Birthday Love
"I'm off line mostly these days, just working, painting, making things and doing family life, but I have grown to like my little tradition of coming back on special occasions to show love to my Queen," Benji wrote on Instagram. "so today, it's a very Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, best friend, best partner in everything, ride or die, greatest Mom to our little girl, @Avaline wine boss, family chef, advisor, collaborator and everything else."
March 2024: A Bigger Brood
The couple announce the arrival of their second child, a son named Cardinal Madden.
"He is awesome," they share in a joint Instagram post, "and We are all so happy he is here!"
January 2025: 10 Year Anniversary Love
Months after the couple welcome their second child, Benji dedicates a tribute to Cameron on their reflects 10-year anniversary.
“This is my QUEEN,” he continued. “I celebrate this BAD ASS WOMAN. Wife, Mommy, friend, partner, Boss, and lover. We just hit 10 YEARS married on January 5th and every year only gets more fulfilling. It’s special. Never perfect—always real—always reliable. Every day getting to have my best friend with me ride or die. What a beautiful life. I am GRATEFUL!!!”
September 2025: Love and Casino Wins
The couple were all-smiles during their rare date night at Michael Rubin's REFORM Alliance Casino Night in New Jersey.