Joel Madden and Benji Madden, who are brothers, both have sons with names that almost match. Joel and his wife, Nicole Richie, have a 14-year-old son named Sparrow. The brothers’ sons’ names almost match with Benji and his wife, Cameron Diaz, naming their baby boy Cardinal. Nicole Richie shared her reaction to the naming choice, suggesting that it might be a twin thing between the brothers. She mentioned that she does not believe the bird theme was purposefully pursued by the brothers.
Joel Madden later confirmed that the name Cardinal was a surprise to him, but expressed that they are all very happy for the new addition to the family. Benji and Cameron Diaz announced the birth of their son via surrogate in March through an Instagram post. The couple revealed that their son, Cardinal Madden, had arrived and that everyone was happy and blessed about his arrival. For privacy reasons, they mentioned that they would not be posting any pictures but described him as really cute.
In addition to their son, Cardinal, Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz are also parents to a daughter named Raddix, who was born via surrogate in December 2019. On the other hand, Joel and Nicole Richie are parents to a 16-year-old daughter named Harlow. Harlow and Sparrow, who have mostly stayed out of the spotlight over the years, made headlines for their red carpet debut at the premiere of their mom’s movie “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead,” where they matched their parents in black outfits.
Nicole Richie has shared in interviews that she does not often post pictures of her children on social media because she wants them to have a normal childhood. She mentioned that her children are busy being kids, and that it has taken a village to raise them, with Joel’s brother and sister-in-law regularly helping out. Similarly, Cameron Diaz has not shared pictures of her children’s faces online, but she often talks about motherhood in interviews. She has admitted to having challenging times as a mother, but she reminds her daughter, Raddix, that mommy is human too.
Overall, both the Madden brothers and their respective partners are enjoying parenthood and are happy with their growing families. Joel and Nicole, along with Benji and Cameron, support each other in their parenting journeys and value the privacy and safety of their children. Despite their public personas, the families strive to maintain a balanced life for their kids and ensure that they have a normal upbringing away from the spotlight. They are excited about the new additions to their families and look forward to watching their children grow and thrive in the years to come.
