Cameron Diaz is smiling a lot this week. She arrived at the Academy’s Costume luncheon last Wednesday with a noticeably dazzling diamond ring on her left hand. According to other luncheon goers, Ms. Diaz was twirling her hair with that hand, playing with the ring—and smiling from ear to ear. Later that same day she had dinner with friends, and again—the ring seemed to be taking center stage even though no conversations were overheard to confirm the probable happy news.
Ms. Diaz has been dating Benji Madden for a while now and their relationship is rumored to have intensified when they spent time with her family during the summer. Her friends and acquaintances all have been reporting that she seems happier and more content than her younger self in this relationship, and that he seems to be as into her as she is to him. It’s also been reported that Mr. madden moved in with Ms. Diaz a few months ago—so it sounds as though the relationship has been steadily gaining momentum. It’s also interesting to note that their friends report they are more homebodies now, spending time just hanging out together.
At 42, Ms. Diaz is known for a number of past celebrity hook-ups and relationships and as a woman who seemed content to remain single. Therefore, it’s unlikely she would take an engagement lightly, like many of her peers who have been through several marriages and divorces by the time they reach her age.
Wouldn’t it be refreshing if someone with her celebrity status were to join the ranks of the very few Hollywood marriages that go the distance? Ms. Diaz and Mr. Madden—if you are indeed engaged—congratulations!
