Cameron Diaz's baby surprise! Actress, 47, and husband Benji Madden, 40, announce arrival of daughter Raddix
- The star and her husband of five years secretly welcomed a baby girl and shared the news with fans on Friday
- The baby's name is Raddix Madden, but the notoriously private actress made it clear they won't be releasing any details about her arrival or sharing pictures
- Diaz, who stepped away from the spotlight six years ago, was pictured looking slim in high-waisted jeans on November 22
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have welcomed a baby girl.
The 47-year-old actress, who married the 40-year-old rocker in 2015, shared the surprising news with her fans on Instagram on Friday.
She revealed they have named their newborn daughter Raddix Madden but noted they 'won't be posting pictures or sharing any more details, other than the fact that she is really really cute'.
The notoriously private star was pictured looking slim in high-waisted jeans on November 22 while out for lunch in LA, which suggests the pair used a surrogate or adopted.
She wrote on Friday: 'Happy New Year from the Maddens! We are so happy, blessed and grateful to being this new decade by announcing the birth of out daughter, Raddix Madden.
Surprise! Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, pictured in Beverly Hills in July, have welcomed a baby girl called Raddix Madden
Secret's out! Cameron said she felt 'happy' and 'blessed' while sharing the news with her fans on Instagram on Friday
'She has instantly captured our hearts and completed our family.
'While we are overjoyed to share this news, we also feel a strong instinct to protect our little's 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:)
'From our family to all of yours, we're sending our love and best wishes for a Happy New Year and Happy New Decade. Sincerely, Cameron&Benji [heart emoji]'
A source recently told People: 'Cameron really wanted to be a mom… Cameron and Benji were hoping they would be blessed with a baby.'
Cameron had told Esquire in 2014 that she 'was never drawn to being a mother'.
But it seems marriage prompted a change of heart; just six months after exchanging vows with Benji, sources told People magazine that they were 'eager' to have children.
Private: The 47-year-old, seen here looking slim in high-waisted jeans on November 22, made it clear she won't be sharing details about the baby's arrival
In August last year, Cameron opened up about their marriage in a rare interview, calling Benji 'the greatest human being'.
She told InStyle magazine: 'I just want to build better, stronger friendships with the people who are in it with me. Of course, that includes my husband. Getting married to him was the best thing that ever happened to me.
'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.'
The Bad Teacher star wasn't sure if she was 'ready' for marriage when they got hitched, but she always knew Benji was 'special'.
She added: 'I don't know if I was ready [when I got married], but I knew Benji was special. He's just a good man. There's no bulls**t. It's really refreshing. I'm grateful for him.'
The There's Something About Mary star - also known for her roles in The Mask, Charlie's Angels and Shrek - stepped away from her A-list Hollywood career following the release of her film Annie six years ago and last year wrote a women's health guide called The Longevity Book.
She recently insisted she's in no rush to return the spotlight.
Daddy! Benji was spotted out in LA on Friday after the baby announcement
She explained: 'The way I look at it is that I've given more than half of my life to the public. 'I feel it's OK for me to take time for myself now and choose how I want to come [back] into the world. If I decide to.
'I don't miss performing. Right now I'm looking at the landscape of wellness and all that. But whatever I do, it has to be something I'm passionate about - something that just feels effortless.'
Cameron began dating Benji in May 2014 and they were married at her Beverly Hills home the following January.
Their guests included Benji's twin brother and Good Charlotte bandmate Joel, his wife Nicole Richie and their two children Sparrow and Harlow. (Nicole and Cameron are best friends as well as sister-in-laws.)
Drew Barrymore, Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon were also among the guests.
Cameron dated a string of famous celebrities before finding happiness with Madden, including Justin Timberlake, Jared Leto and Alex Rodriguez.
Benji previously dated Paris Hilton and was briefly engaged to Australia star Sophie Monk.
Happy couple: The pair, seen here in 2016, have been married since 2015
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