It was a glittering sighting that left fans stunned — Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, the famously private couple, suddenly stepping into the public eye with a dazzling appearance at a casino gala, adding yet another striking chapter to their decades-long timeline of rare but unforgettable sightings.
On September 13, 2025, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden arrived arm in arm at the Michael Rubin REFORM Alliance Casino Night in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The longtime husband and wife, rarely spotted at glitzy events, looked every inch the power couple.
Diaz was in a sleek all-black ensemble, her beauty undimmed by time, while Madden cut his trademark rocker figure in head-to-toe black with a dark patterned jacket and his signature MDDN cap.
Throughout the night, the couple was inseparable — caught on camera posing close inside the Fanatics Sportsbook venue, seated intimately at a candlelit table adorned with roses and glasses of wine, and even at the blackjack table where Diaz smiled brightly as Madden hovered protectively just behind her shoulder. Their effortless unity and relaxed chemistry set social media ablaze.
Within hours, images of the evening began spreading across Reddit and Instagram, where reactions poured in from fans. “Haven’t heard about this couple in a very long time,” one Redditor remarked — a comment that echoed the astonishment of many at seeing the ultra-private pair once again in the spotlight.
Much of the attention, however, zeroed in on Diaz herself. “She looks as beautiful as she did 20 yrs ago💕,” one admirer raved. Another swooned, “Cameron looks breathtakingly gorgeous. She still has the best smile in business.”
On Instagram, the adoration only intensified. One fan gushed, “She is such a natural beauty ❤️.” Another cheered her return to form, “I’m glad she’s looking like herself again 😍😍.” A more speculative voice observed, “Oh she got some work done..looked great before looks great now.” Another cut straight to the point, stating, “Gorgeous!”
Fans didn’t stop at Diaz’s glow — they also praised the couple’s seemingly unshakable bond. “They make a nice couple,” one person wrote. Another sentimentally declared, “Growing Older Together ❤💕.” And one follower summed it all up with “Love these two 💞💞.”
Their relationship, though largely private, has been documented in public glimpses over the years. Here is a look at Diaz and Madden through the years — from early public sightings to their most recent return to the public eye.
Earlier in 2025, Diaz had already made headlines with her return to acting in the Netflix film “Back in Action,” where she starred opposite Jamie Foxx. She took on the role of Emily — a CIA operative who walks away from her missions to raise a family, only to have her secret past violently resurface — a character that mirrored the actress’s own journey of retreat and reemergence.
For Diaz, the project was nothing less than a dramatic comeback following almost ten years of self-imposed exile from Hollywood. Reflecting on the moment, she confessed, “I thought I would never act again. I thought I had left all that behind to dedicate myself to my family.”
Her co-star Jamie Foxx was instrumental in pulling her back in. Diaz did not hold back her praise, calling him “the most talented man in show business.” The two had history — working together first in 1999’s “Any Given Sunday” and later in 2014’s “Annie.”
Speaking to Vogue México in February 2025, Diaz revealed her surprise at the timing. “The title was already there before I signed on to the project. It was a total coincidence,” she revealed.
She also pointed to director Seth Gordon, whose passion for “big, funny movies” resonated with her. But when it came down to it, it was Madden’s support that made the decision possible.
But ultimately, Diaz admitted, it was Madden’s unwavering encouragement that sealed her decision to return. She recalled her husband’s powerful words. “Now we support you, we let you shine and do what you love. It’s your turn,” he told her.
That single promise — private, tender, and resolute — became the decisive push that brought Diaz back to Hollywood after nearly a decade away, a testament to the strength of their bond and Madden’s quiet devotion.
On January 17, 2025 — the very day “Back in Action” premiered — Madden delivered a heartfelt Instagram tribute to his wife of ten years.
Posting photos of Diaz alone and of them together, he wrote, “This is my QUEEN ❤️ I celebrate this… WOMAN. Wife, Mommy, friend, partner, Boss, and lover. We just hit 10 YEARS married on January 5th and every year only gets more fulfilling. It’s special. Never perfect—always real—always reliable. Every day getting to have my best friend with me ride or die… what a beautiful life—I am GRATEFUL!!!”
He also went on to celebrate her return to acting, adding, “And ANOTHER MiLESTONE happening TOMORROW!!! We are SO happy to see you… BACK IN ACTION!!… Congrats baby!!❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉 @camerondiaz ❤️GO watch it on @netflix 😛😛🤘🤘🤘🎉.”
For all their privacy, Diaz and Madden’s relationship can still be traced through a series of iconic snapshots taken over the past twenty years. Each image has become a chapter in a quiet but powerful love story.
2004
A backstage moment at the Orlando charity basketball game brought together Cameron Diaz and the Madden twins, Joel and Benji. With Joel leaning in close, Cameron standing center in a casual summer look, and Benji posted on the other side, the snapshot marked one of the earliest times the Hollywood actress was photographed alongside the rock star brothers — nearly a decade before she would marry one of them.
Side by side on the basketball court, Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz shared a light moment during the NSYNC Challenge for the Children celebrity game at the Office Depot Center in Sunrise, Florida, on July 25. Dressed in rival team jerseys, the rocker and the actress stood just feet apart.
2014
Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz were photographed side by side at the Los Angeles launch of “The Body Doesn’t Lie” on May 15. Joined by author Vicky Vlachonis, the pair smiled for the cameras at the intimate garden party — a moment that, in hindsight, captured the very start of a new chapter in Diaz’s personal life.
2015
Just weeks after saying “I do,” Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden were spotted courtside at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 27. The actress laughed with her new husband as the pair watched the Lakers take on the Washington Wizards, looking every inch the carefree couple in the glow of newlywed life.
Fresh from their travels, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden were photographed at Los Angeles International Airport on August 31, walking through the International Arrivals terminal. The actress kept it casual in jeans and a khaki jacket, while her husband led the way in dark streetwear and sunglasses. Fellow star Jessie J trailed just behind the couple.
2016
Stepping into the spotlight together, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden attended the House of Harlow 1960 x REVOLVE event on June 2. Cameron stunned in a sleek white blazer and matching trousers with a classic Chanel bag, while Benji kept his signature rocker style in a leather shirt and sneakers. The couple posed arm in arm against a lush green backdrop, blending Hollywood chic with rock-and-roll edge.
Still at the House of Harlow celebration, Cameron Diaz perched on a stool while her husband Benji Madden leaned in close, his hand resting protectively on her leg. Smiling at the camera in coordinated monochrome looks — Cameron in crisp white, Benji in sleek black leather — the couple radiated unity and ease as they posed together.
2018
On April 14, Cameron Diaz dazzled in a sparkling red gown as she stepped out in Los Angeles with husband Benji Madden. The actress held tightly to his hand as he guided her carefully down the curb, his sharp black suit and freshly shaven head giving the pair a striking contrast.
2022
On December 2, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden were spotted leaving Sparrow Italia in London’s exclusive Mayfair district. Bundled up against the winter chill, Diaz wore a checked blazer and black turtleneck while Madden kept to his trademark dark layers and baseball cap. Smiling as she clutched her husband’s hand, Diaz looked relaxed on the rare transatlantic date night.
2025
On January 17, Cameron Diaz posed at the London photocall for “Back In Action” at Cheval Three Quays, with the iconic Tower Bridge as her backdrop. Wearing a crisp white suit with her hair styled longer and in a lighter blonde shade, the actress radiated poise as she returned to the film world after years focused on family life with Benji Madden and their children.
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden made a rare joint appearance at the Michael Rubin REFORM Alliance Casino Night event in Atlantic City on September 13. Cameron, radiant in a sleek black look with her blonde hair styled simply, stayed close to her husband, who paired a dark jacket with a cap emblazoned MDDN. The sighting of the famously private couple immediately set social media buzzing.
At the casino night event, Diaz and Madden were photographed seated together at a candlelit table, surrounded by roses and glasses of wine. Cameron leaned in close with a smile, her hand resting on her husband’s shoulder.
During the event, Cameron Diaz was photographed at the blackjack table, smiling as she leaned on her hand with a stack of chips in front of her. Dressed in a sharp black blazer and simple jewelry, the actress exuded relaxed confidence while her husband stood just behind her, watching the action unfold.
Diaz and Madden posed together inside the Fanatics Sportsbook venue. The actress smiled with her arm resting warmly on her husband’s chest. The couple’s united front was one of the standout moments of the evening.
