Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden were photographed Thursday in New York City with their youngest child, Cardinal, on a casual daytime stroll, their first public appearance together in more than a year.
Diaz, 53, wore a white V-neck T-shirt layered under a denim jacket, paired with straight-leg jeans and white sneakers. She carried a small crossbody bag and a travel mug, and her hair was pulled into a messy bun with no makeup, complemented by aviator-style sunglasses. Madden, 46, wore a black T-shirt with an oversized hoodie featuring a bleach-inspired design, a black trucker cap and a gold chain as he pushed the stroller carrying Cardinal, who was dressed in a cream-colored sweater and blue pants that mirrored his mother’s relaxed look. The couple walked close together as they navigated the Manhattan streets with their young child.
Cardinal’s arrival was announced in spring 2024, when Madden shared the news on Instagram alongside Diaz, noting the birth of their son and asking for privacy regarding photos of their children. The couple also shares five-year-old daughter Raddix. They celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in January, underscoring a long-running, private partnership that has often kept family updates low-key. The outing comes after Diaz’s return to acting was publicly discussed, with Shrek 5 identified as her next project. The film has since been delayed to June 30, 2027, moving from a prior December 2026 window, as Universal also shifted an untitled Illumination project to an April 16, 2027 date.
Diaz and Madden’s public appearances have remained relatively rare, which aligns with their well-known preference for privacy when it comes to their children. The most recent sighting adds to a pattern of low-key family moments that Diaz and Madden have cultivated since Cardinal’s birth, while Díaz’s comeback to the screen continues to draw attention from fans and industry observers alike.