Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome third child

Krdo · May 04, 2026 · 346 words · By CNN Newssource

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Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome third child By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Hollywood star Cameron Diaz and her musician husband Benji Madden have annouced the birth of their third child, a boy named Nautas.

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What happened

Why it matters

“Cameron and I are Happy, Excited, and feeling so BLESSED to announce the birth of our third Child, Nautas Madden.

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Welcome to the world Son,” wrote Madden, 47, who is a member of the pop-punk band Good Charlotte, in a post on Instagram Monday.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome third child?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Diaz and Madden, who wed in 2015, announced the birth of their first child, a girl called Raddix, in January 2020?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Diaz and Madden, who wed in 2015, announced the birth of their first child, a girl called Raddix, in January 2020.”

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The provided evidence for this claim is irrelevant (results for James Cameron and Cameron University). No evidence was provided to verify the marriage date or the birth of a child named Raddix.

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web search NEUTRAL — James Francis Cameron (born August 16, 1954) is a Canadian filmmaker and deep-sea explorer. His films combine cutting-edge film technology with classical filmmaking techniques and have grossed over $1…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Cameron

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web search NEUTRAL — Finding classes that fit your individual needs isn’t a challenge at Cameron University. Our small campus and dedicated faculty ensure that there’s always someone close by to guide you on your journey.
https://www.cameron.edu/

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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · James Cameron, Canadian filmmaker known for his expansive vision and innovative special-effects films, most notably Titanic (1997), for which he won an Oscar for best director, and Avatar…
https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Cameron

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Claim 2: “Cameron Diaz and her musician husband Benji Madden have annouced the birth of their third child, a boy named Nautas.”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announced the birth of their third child, a boy, and mention a nautical-themed name.

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web search NEUTRAL — Actress Cameron Diaz and musician Benji Madden have welcomed a third child. Madden shared the couple's happy news in an Instagram post Monday, writing, "Cameron and I are Happy, Excited, and feeling s…
https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/cameron-diaz-benji-madden-an…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cameron Diaz is now a mother of three! The "Charlie's Angels" star, 53, has welcomed her third child with husband Benji Madden.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/202…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announced that they have welcomed their third child, a baby boy on Monday, May 4. The newborn has a nautical-themed name, which the Good Charlotte rocker shared in ...
https://people.com/cameron-diaz-benji-madden-announce-baby-n…

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Claim 3: “Diaz, 53, who is best known for blockbuster movies such as “Charlie’s Angels” (2000), “Vanilla Sky” (2001) and festive favorite “The Holiday” (2006)”

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Wikipedia and biography.com confirm her birth date (August 30, 1972, making her 52-53) and her roles in Charlie's Angels (2000), Vanilla Sky (2001), and The Holiday (2006).

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web search NEUTRAL — In the film adaptation Charlie's Angels (2000), Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu played the trio of investigators in Los Angeles. The film was one of the highest-grossing films of the year, grossing…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_Diaz

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web search NEUTRAL — The Holiday is a 2006 American romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Nancy Meyers. Co-produced by Bruce A. Block, it was filmed in both Cali...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSO9pavoJq4

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web search NEUTRAL — 'Cameron Michelle Diaz was born on August 30, 1972, in San Diego, California.
https://www.biography.com/actors/cameron-diaz

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Claim 4: “Diaz returned to the screen in January 2025 after a 10-year hiatus, appearing in the Netflix film “Back In Action” alongside Jamie Foxx.”

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Wikipedia and another web source confirm her return to acting in January 2025 in the Netflix film 'Back in Action' alongside Jamie Foxx after a hiatus.

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web search NEUTRAL — After starring in three comedies in 2014—The Other Woman, Sex Tape and Annie—Diaz retired from acting to focus on her family, but made a return to the profession with the action comedy Back in Action …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_Diaz

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web search NEUTRAL — She starred in Netflix’s Back in Action in January 2025 alongside Jamie Foxx, followed by AppleTV film Outcome, which was released on April 10. Diaz is also set to film the movies Bad Day and Shrek 5.
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/inside-camero…

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web search NEUTRAL — A man spends the cash he and his partner saved to buy a home on a vintage car. Subsequently, she abandons him and things take an interesting turn when his ca...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPONVxnqhyI

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Claim 5: “In March 2024, the couple announced the birth of their son, Cardinal”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of search results for James Cameron and Cameron University, which are irrelevant to the couple's child named Cardinal. No relevant evidence was found to confirm or deny this specific name/date.

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Claim 6: “Madden, 47, who is a member of the pop-punk band Good Charlotte”

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Wikipedia and other biographical sources confirm Benji Madden was born March 11, 1979 (making him 45-46, though the claim says 47, the membership in Good Charlotte is explicitly verified) and is a member of Good Charlotte.

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web search NEUTRAL — Benji Madden ... Benjamin Levi Madden (né Combs; born March 11, 1979) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for the rock band Good Charlotte …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benji_Madden

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web search NEUTRAL — Became guitarist and backing vocalist for Good Charlotte after co-founding the band with his identical twin brother Joel Madden in 1995.
https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/benji-madden-guitaris…

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web search NEUTRAL — Benjamin Levi "Benji" Madden, born on March 11, 1979, in Waldorf, Maryland, is an American musician, producer, and entrepreneur. Best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the rock band…
https://mabumbe.com/people/benji-madden-biography-age-net-wo…

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