Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have quietly expanded their family once again.
The actress and the Good Charlotte musician announced the arrival of their third child, a baby boy named Nautas Madden. The news came as a surprise to fans, as the couple had not publicly hinted that another baby was on the way.
Madden shared the announcement on Instagram with a creative nautical-themed post rather than a traditional baby photo.
In the message, he said he and Diaz were happy, excited, and feeling blessed to welcome their son. He also added that their children are happy and healthy, while keeping the family’s usual privacy intact.
The couple are already parents to daughter Raddix, born in 2019, and son Cardinal, born in 2024. Their newest arrival continues their tradition of choosing distinctive names.
But this time, the name quickly became the center of attention.
According to the source article, some social media users criticized the choice, while others defended the couple’s right to choose a meaningful and unusual name for their child.
The name Nautas has a clear theme behind it.
Reports say it is connected to the Latin word for sailor or voyager, matching the ship imagery used in Madden’s announcement. The meaning suggests travel, courage, and setting out on a new journey.
That message seems to fit the couple’s private family style.
Diaz and Madden have spent years keeping their children away from the public spotlight. They rarely share details and do not post photos of their kids, choosing instead to protect their home life from constant attention.
Diaz, now 53, has also spoken in the past about becoming a mother later in life and how deeply meaningful family has become to her. Entertainment Weekly reported that her outlook on work and life shifted after motherhood, with family becoming her top priority.
For fans, the announcement was both joyful and unexpected.
For critics, the name became another example of Hollywood’s love of unusual baby names.
But for Diaz and Madden, it appears to be something more personal.
A name with a story.
A private family moment.
A new chapter away from the noise of celebrity life.
Whether people love the name or not, one thing is clear: Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden are celebrating their growing family on their own terms.