Celebrity Parents Cameron Diaz 'Feels Beyond Lucky' to Have 2 Kids with Benji Madden: 'They Love Being Parents' (Exclusive) The couple is parents to daughter Raddix, who was born in December 2019, and son Cardinal, whose birth was announced on Friday By Nicholas Rice Nicholas Rice Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as an Editorial Intern in early 2020, before later transitioning to a freelance role, and then staff positions soon after. Nicholas writes and edits anywhere between 7 to 9 stories per day on average for PEOPLE, spanning across each vertical the brand covers. People Editorial Guidelines Published on March 24, 2024 09:01PM EDT Close Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden. Photo: Ricky Vigil M/GC Cameron Diaz is loving life as a mom! A source tells PEOPLE exclusively that the actress, 51, is thrilled to be part of a family of four with her husband, Benji Madden, and their two children — daughter Raddix, who was born in December 2019, and son Cardinal, whose birth was announced on Friday. “They were always hoping for a second baby, because they love being parents," the insider says of Diaz and the Good Charlotte rocker, 45. "For years, Cameron wanted to be a mom," they add. "She gets very emotional when she talks about the long journey to motherhood. She feels beyond lucky to now have two children.” Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz. Noel Vasquez/GC Images Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden's Relationship Timeline Diaz and Madden revealed the birth of their baby son through a post shared on Instagram earlier this week. "We are blessed and excited to announce the birth of our son, Cardinal Madden❤️🙏. He is awesome and we are all so happy he is here!" the post's caption read. "For the kids' safety and privacy we won’t be posting any pictures - but he’s a really cute ☺️." "We are feeling so blessed and grateful🍀. Sending much love from our fam to yours 🙏❤️. Best wishes and Good Afternoon!! 🤘⚡️," the couple continued. Alongside their caption, Diaz and Madden shared an abstract drawing that included the words: "A little bird whispered to me." Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz. Donato Sardella/Getty Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden Enjoy Date Night at Rob Lowe’s Birthday Party After Welcoming Baby Son Cardinal A day after sharing their exciting baby news, Diaz and Madden stepped out to attend a party in celebration of Rob Lowe's milestone 60th birthday on Saturday evening. For the event, Diaz wore a black jacket over a black top, while Madden sported a black denim jacket and a black baseball cap. A source tells PEOPLE that the rare night out for the couple was fun, though they typically prefer more low-key moments. "They love spending time at home. They prefer to cook and have friends over instead of going out," the insider tells PEOPLE. "And they love just hanging out with their children. They’re amazing parents.”