Cameron Diaz, 53, has a lot to say on having children later in life amid surprise arrival of baby number 3

Cameron Diaz, 53, and husband Benji Madden, 47, welcomed their third bundle of joy named Nautus on Monday, May 4.

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The duo are also endowing parents to Raddix, born in 2019 and Cardinal, born in 2024.

Benji shared the exciting news on Instagram, announcing: “Cameron and I are Happy, Excited, and feeling so BLESSED to announce the birth of our third Child, Nautas Madden. Welcome to the world Son!! »

He added: “We love life with our family – our kids are healthy and happy, and we are grateful!!! Having a blast. Sending all our best wishes. »

Cameron's take on motherhood in her older years

The star, who proudly calls herself an “older mom,” got candid on the GOOP podcast alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and revealed: “The whole concept of aging has just changed completely, even in the last 10 years. »

The actress added: “It’s totally opened up. I'm excited. I've got 50 or 60 years to go — I want to live to be 110 since I've got a young child. »

She continued: “I think you have this amazing moment in your 40s where you appreciate who your parents are, and I want to have that moment with her — be there with her in her 40s. »

Cameron also spoke about the difficulties that she faced with having a child later on, during the YouTube series, No Filter: “Having a family when you're young…it's like anything when you're young: You do it. But when you're my age and you decide to do it, it's a real choice. You really have to work hard for it. » 

The star joked: “The only pressure for me now is I have to live to be 107. No pressure! » 

Cameron's take on Benji as a father

Cameron gushed about how supportive Benji is and what a great parent he is. She previously expressed on Instagram Live: “I drink every night [as] my wind-down for the day…after we've done bath time with our baby and put her down to sleep. »

The performer added: “Benji puts her to bed. Like, he's so good. He's such an amazing father. I'm so lucky he's my baby's daddy. Like, he's so incredible. »

The happy parents began dating in 2014 and they tied the knot the following year, and the rest was history.