Cameron Diaz opened up in an interview about how therapy keeps her nine-year marriage to Benji Madden strong, helping them grow through self-awareness and commitment.
The couple, who has been married since 2015, shares two children, Raddix and Cardinal, born via surrogate.
Cameron Diaz also shared how her husband, Benji Madden, always supports and helps her achieve her goals.
Article continues below advertisement
Cameron Diaz Shares How Therapy Strengthens Her Marriage With Benji Madden
In a recent interview with her brother-in-law, Joel Madden, on his “Artist Friendly” podcast, Cameron Diaz opened up about her relationship and credits therapy as a key factor in the strength of her nine-year marriage to Benji Madden.
The 52-year-old actress, who shares two children with the “Good Charlotte” musician, shared: “It’s what we depend on, so you have that commitment to work on it.”
She emphasized that therapy keeps her and Benji from doing “the same thing over and over.”
According to the Daily Mail, Diaz noted that therapy encourages her and her husband to ask, “Why didn’t it work? How can I make it work? What’s my part? What’s the other person’s work?”
Article continues below advertisement
Diaz also highlighted how therapy taught them to be more “self-aware” and “a little bit more equipped to hopefully come out with a different outcome.”
The “Charlie’s Angel” star explained, “[It helps us] either resolve something or create a new understanding of a new process together.”
Article continues below advertisement
Cameron Diaz Talks Commitment And Career Balance With Benji Madden
During the chat, Diaz explained that when times get challenging, she and Benji emphasize staying committed to their partnership.
“Both people are not 100 percent every day,” she said. “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 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.”
The “My Best Friend’s Wedding” star also reflected on balancing their careers as she prepared for her return to the screen in “Back in Action,” set for release in January.
During Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit in October, she praised Benji for his support.
Article continues below advertisement
“My husband, he’s just the best,” Diaz shared. “He was just like, ‘You’ve been supporting us and building the family.’ And supporting him in his businesses. He’s like, ‘It’s time for us to support you and let mommy ascend and do her thing.'”
Article continues below advertisement
The Couple Recently Welcomed Their Second Child
Diaz and musician Benji tied the knot in 2015 during an intimate ceremony at her Beverly Hills home.
Four years later, in December 2019, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Raddix, via surrogate. Raddix is set to celebrate her fifth birthday on December 30.
In March of this year, Diaz and the “The River” singer announced the arrival of their second child, a son named Cardinal, who was also born via surrogate.
Diaz shared the joyous news on Instagram with an illustration that read, “A little bird whispered to me.”
In the caption of the post, she expressed gratitude: “We are blessed and excited to announce the birth of our Son, Cardinal Madden.”
Diaz continued, “He is awesome, and We are all so happy he is here! For the kid’s safety and privacy, we won’t be posting any pictures- but he’s really cute. We are feeling so blessed and grateful.”
The proud mom concluded her post by writing: “Sending much love from our fam to yours. Best wishes and Good Afternoon!!”
Article continues below advertisement
Cameron Diaz Feels She’s ‘Beyond Lucky’ To Have Her Two Kids
In March, shortly after the couple announced the arrival of their son Cardinal, a source revealed to People Magazine that Diaz feels “beyond lucky” to have expanded their family.
“They were always hoping for a second baby because they love being parents,” the insider shared.
“For years, Cameron wanted to be a mom,” they continued. “She gets very emotional when she talks about the long journey to motherhood. She feels beyond lucky to now have two children.”
The Actress Said Being A Mother Is The ‘Best Part Of My Life’
In a 2020 conversation with Katherine Power, CEO of “Who What Wear,” the “Bad Teacher” actress expressed her joy about motherhood.
“I love being a mother. It’s the best, best, best part of my life,” Diaz said, per People Magazine. I’m so, so grateful and so happy and it’s the best thing ever and I’m so lucky to get to do it with Benji and we’re just having the best time.
“It’s so great. I’m just thrilled,” she added.
