Hollywood star Cameron Diaz and musician Benji Madden have been together for over seven years, and while they've kept the majority of their relationship private — they do give us glimpses into it every now and then. Those who follow the two on social media have surely seen a couple of adorable posts about their relationship.
Today, we're taking a look at just where the couple stands financially in 2021. While they have an impressive combined net worth of $180 million, one can't help but wonder who contributes to it more. It's safe to say that both stars have their career peaks behind them and aren't as relevant today — but one of them is certainly far wealthier than the other!
7 Benji Madden Rose To Fame In The Early 2000s With The Band Good Charlotte
Let's start off with the fact that Benji Madden rose to fame in the early 2000s as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the rock band Good Charlotte which released their self-titled debut album in 2000. However, it wasn't until the release of their second studio album titled The Young and the Hopeless in 2002 that their fame skyrocketed, with hits like "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous", "The Anthem", and "Girls & Boys". In 2004 the band released their third studio album The Chronicles of Life and Death which featured hit singles like "Predictable" and "I Just Wanna Live".
6 While Cameron Diaz Became A Hollywood Star In The '90s
While Benji Madden rose to fame in the early 2000s, actress Cameron Diaz rose to fame in the 1990s. The actress started out as a model and in 1994 she had her acting debut in the comedy The Mask opposite Hollywood star Jim Carrey.
At the time, Cameron Diaz was 21 years old. In the '90s, fans could see the Hollywood star in famous blockbusters such as My Best Friend's Wedding, There's Something About Mary, Any Given Sunday, and Being John Malkovich.
5 In The 2010s, Good Charlotte Went On A Four-Year Hiatus
In the early 2010s, Good Charlotte went on a four-year hiatus. The band — who has up until that point had released five studio albums — decided that they need a break. In 2016, Good Charlotte came back with the release of their sixth studio album Youth Authority. In 2018 the band released their seventh studio album Generation Rx. However, while the band surely still had numerous fans, their peak success remains in the 2000s — at least for now.
4 While Cameron Diaz Decided To Quit Acting In 2014
Cameron Diaz was a mega-successful actress all throughout the 2000s as she starred in blockbusters like Vanilla Sky,Charlie's Angels and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, the Shrek franchise, In Her Shoes, and The Holiday.
In the early 2010s, fans could see the actress in movies like Bad Teacher, What to Expect When You're Expecting, The Other Woman, and Annie. However, in 2014 — after the release of Annie — Cameron Diaz decided to take a break from acting and she hasn't returned to it ever since. This means that fans didn't see the actress in any new projects for seven years!
3 Benji And Cameron Married In 2015
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden were first linked to each other in May of 2014. In December of that year, the two got engaged and they tied the knot on January 5, 2015, at a ceremony in Diaz's home in Beverly Hills, California. Despite their seven-year age difference — Diaz is currently 49 while Madden is 42 — the two have managed to remain happily married for almost seven years. While they don't keep their relationship secret, they do tend to keep their private life out of the spotlight.
2 Currently, Benji Madden Has A Net Worth Of $40 Million
While there is no doubt that both stars have had very successful careers — only one of them is the richer one. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Benji Madden is currently estimated to have a net worth of $40 million. While a majority of the musician's income comes from releasing music with his band Good Charlotte, some of it also comes from his other projects like brand deals and participating as a coach on the reality television show The Voice Australia.
1 While Cameron Diaz Is Worth $140 Million
Benji Madden may have an impressive net worth but it's nothing compared to his wife's. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Cameron Diaz is currently estimated to have a net worth of $140 million — which is certainly immensely impressive considering that she stopped acting back in 2014. However, fans are hopeful that the actress will eventually decide to give acting another chance and return to Hollywood — even though she certainly doesn't need the money!
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