Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden are engaged, according to new reports. After weeks of speculation that the couple have taken their relationship to the next level, insiders close to the pair have now confirmed that Benji, 35, has popped the question. The Good Charlotte rocker and his Hollywood love, 42, first stepped out together in May, fuelling rumours that they were quietly dating. After the pair were seen cosying up to each other in public, Cameron and Benji confirmed that they were very much an item.
Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz have been together since May
Seven months on and it looks like the lovebirds are set to marry, with a wedding reported to be planned for early 2015. "Everyone thinks it's wild but are so happy for them," one 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." Back in September, a source said that Benji was keen to go down the traditional route of getting married first and then think about starting a family. "She really doesn't care about getting married but wants babies," they said. "He wants to get engaged and married first."
Cameron Diaz has kept fans guessing on her engagement
Cameron's mum Billie has also previously spoken praises of her daughter's new man, reportedly believing that he is the perfect man for Cameron to "finally settle down with".The Annie actress, who in the past has been in relationships with Justin Timberlake and Jared Leto among others, was introduced to Benji through her good friend Nicole Richie. Nicole is married to Joel Madden, Benji's twin brother and bandmate. "I'm going to take responsibility for everything," Nicole said back in July on Watch What Happens Live.
Cameron Diaz is said to be marrying early next year
"I approve of anything that's going to make Benji happy," she added. "I am a devoted sister-in-law. I'm happy for anyone who is happy, and I want everyone to be surrounded with love." Cameron has been keeping fans guessing on the status of her relationship. Since October, the Charlie's Angels actress has been spotted wearing a diamond-encrusted ring on her left hand, fuelling rumours that she said "Yes" to Benji.