‘That’s Crazy’: Cameron Diaz Sparks Heated Reactions after Welcoming Second Child at 51

While Cameron Diaz and Benjamin Madden won’t be sharing any pictures to protect the identity of their newborn son, netizens focused on another aspect of the situation. Surrogacy, and Diaz’s age, became the main topics of conversation.

Social media users were baffled as to why Diaz would want to add a newborn to the family at her age. “Who the heck wants to become a parent at 51 years old?” An Instagram user wrote, seconded by others who “can’t imagine raising a baby at 51,” and “could never have a baby at that age.”

“Think that’s crazy to have a baby at 51,” one netizen opined as the happy news circulated online. “They’ve been together for so long, why wait until your 50s to have kids?” an Instagram user questioned. “Lovely for them. But I feel sorry for the person who will have to live the majority of their adult life without parents,” another noted.

Some of the negative comments received backlash from fellow Instagram users. “Dear lord, ya’ll act like she’s 51, wheelchair-bound and in a nursing home. She’s a very active woman and clearly is able to raise her child (sic),” a netizen fired back, seconded by another’s comment, “Male actors in their 80s having babies with younger women!…But surrogacy for a female actress in her 50s is a problem? Get a life, do something good for someone else, and stop judging.”

The actress indeed went through a time when she thought she would never marry or have children.

“This was just fear. Yeah, I was just scared. I was afraid I wouldn’t, you know, find a partner. I had no luck,” Diaz told Gwyneth Paltrow during an interview.

“I think it’s part of being an older mother, you know. I mean like being a mother at the age that I am, I don’t think I could have been this parent at 25,” she said.

“All mothers have this moment where you are watching your child, and they are doing something for the first time, and you like, ‘I remember doing that,’” Diaz mused.

The announcement was accompanied by an artistic image that speaks volumes. The snapshot’s phrase “A little bird whispered to me” seems to be a creative nod to their son’s unique name, ‘Cardinal,’ which refers to a vibrant red North American bird.

In an affectionate note to their fans, the parents expressed their contentment and assured fans of their son’s charm: “He is awesome and we are all so happy he is here!” They emphasized their intention to protect their child’s privacy, “For the kid’s safety and privacy we won’t be posting any pictures.”

Gratitude and love are the central themes of their message as they conclude with heartfelt thanks. “We are feeling so blessed and grateful,” they said, reaching out to their community, “Sending much love from our fam to yours ✨ Best wishes and Good Afternoon!!”

Diaz is also a devoted and loving mother to her little daughter, Raddix, whom she shares with her doting spouse and musician. The couple have been married since 2015.

In 2019, the lovebirds became first-time parents when they welcomed Raddix on December 30. As private parents, Diaz and Madden similarly didn’t post a picture of Raddix when they announced her birth.