Odd Couple Alert: Benji Madden/Cameran Diaz Engaged

[mrshandy]

www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2880575/Cameron-Diaz-Benji-Madden-engaged-whirlwind-seven-month-romance.html

This is such an odd couple. I met them once when I was a Good Charlotte superfan. They were a little annoyed at us, bugging them.

'They make each other incredibly happy': Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden 'get engaged' after whirlwind seven-month romance

By Rebecca Davison and Jason Chester for MailOnline

Published: 08:27 EST, 19 December 2014 | Updated: 10:18 EST, 19 December 2014 




Cameron Diaz is reportedly engaged to boyfriend Benji Madden.

The 43-year-old actress started dating the Good Charlotte rocker in May, and sources claim she is now ready to take their relationship to the next level after a whirlwind seven months.

‘Everyone thinks it's wild but are so happy for them,’ a source told Us Weekly. ‘Benji always tends to fall in love easily, but this time it's for real and he landed a great girl.

‘They obviously both make each other incredibly happy and there's nothing better than that.’

The actress recently sparked engagement rumours by sporting a prominent gold wedding-style band complete with sparkling diamond.

Cameron previously admitted that she learned one major lesson from all her failed romances - don't keep making the same mistake when picking a man.

She said: 'Here's the thing. You make the same mistake over and over again until you learn your lesson.

'We girls sometimes do the thing where we pick the same person over and over again - they look and seem different, but deep down, they're the same. And that's on us.’

But In an interview in Marie Claire earlier this year, she also got very candid about her private life revealing she's 'not looking for a husband or marriage' and isn't necessarily planning for a family.

'I'm not looking for a husband or marriage or not not looking for that stuff,' said the star.

'I'm living, not thinking what I should or shouldn't be doing with my life.'

While neither Cameron or Benji have confirmed or denied reports of an engagement, she's also not paying much attention on so-called to pressures to have children.

Cameron Diaz flashes mystery rings as she promotes new film



'If a family happens, then it happens,' said The Other Woman actress. 'If children come to me, then I would do that, but I’m not someone who feels like she has to do something because it’s expected.'

Interestingly, Cameron recently revealed that she thought 'timing' is the secret to having a happy relationship.

The actress says for a man and woman to be compatible they both need to want the same thing at the same time otherwise your romance is heading for the rocks.


Not the one: Cameron dated Yankees star Alex Rodriguez from May 2010 to 2011, but they soon went their separate ways

She told Cosmopolitan magazine: 'You have to find someone in the same place as you are. Timing is everything.'

'If you get into a relationship where you want something the guy doesn't want, it's never going to work. You're never going to get him to be in that place.'

'No matter how old you are, finding the guy who's in the same place as you are and wants to show up is the only way a relationship works, period.' 




The Sex Tape star has previously been in relationships with Justin Timberlake, Matt Dillon and Jared Leto.

In August, Benji spoke to People magazine at Alt 98.7 Penthouse Party at Hollywood Tower about his new love and how their relationship has influenced his work.

'I'm really happy right now', she said, referring to his whirlwind romance.

'It's same for any man, no matter what they do. It drives you,' he said.

He continued: 'All people, I think, react the same way to the same situations … like we were saying with Joel being a father … we all want to be the best we can be.’

[pixy0stix]

I really hate when they mention the woman's age and not the man's. Why include the age at all?

[pixy0stix]

Dec 19, 2014 10:36:14 GMT -5 mryrcn said:

Wait she had a sex tape? Ewww

No. Her most recent movie is called Sex Tape, or something like that.

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I don't think they're an odd couple at all. Actress engaged to marry former rocker? How is that odd?

I'm just glad it ain't A-Rod because eww.

[mrshandy]

Dec 19, 2014 10:40:52 GMT -5 @helenabonhamcarter said:

I don't think they're an odd couple at all. Actress engaged to marry former rocker? How is that odd?

I'm just glad it ain't A-Rod because eww.

I guess I was expecting someone more famous. Good Charlotte has been done for years. He's kind of B almost C list. I wonder how they even met.

[picksthemusic]

Yeah, I can't even pretend to try and get it up for this.

[jinkies]

Dec 19, 2014 10:44:46 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

I think I read that Cameron is good friends with Nicole Ritchie, who is married to (or at least has kids with?) Joel Madden. They set up Benji and Cameron. 

/putting my US subscription to good use.

[ttt]

Congratulations to them on their engagement! I hope they enjoy a very long and happy 16 to 18 months.

[mrshandy]

Dec 19, 2014 10:47:52 GMT -5 @barefootbarista said:

Benji Madden-is that Ashley Simpson's ex? Or Nicole Ritchie?

Neither. His twin brother is Joel Madden who KU Nicole, not sure if they are still together. I think they are.

[sangria]

Dec 19, 2014 10:34:49 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

I really hate when they mention the woman's age and not the man's. Why include the age at all?

They need to point out that even old dried up spinsters have hope to snag a man. 

[Velar Fricative]

I forgot she dated JT and A-Rod.

[Scout'sHonor]

It's odd b/c I've seen on the gossip sites that they weren't even that serious and he's a cheater.

[downtoearth]

It's only odd to me because he wears his skinny jeans better than she wears her boyfriend jeans.

[laurenpetro]

well she does have a movie to promote.

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

I love this couple together. Also I'm giggling so hard at some of you guys who clearly do not waste as much time as I do on gossip sites.

Benji actually dated Paris Hilton for a minute, thank god that didn't last.

Joel and Nicole are still together, married, with two kids. I adore Nicole Richie. Her reality show killed me.

Ashlee Simpsons ex is Pete Wentz. They split. She married Diana Ross's son. I think I heard this morning that she is pregnant.