Inside Cameron Diaz's $12,67M New Home She Shares with Her Husband & Kids after Retiring from Acting

Cameron Diaz has continued to enjoy family life outside of Hollywood, and she has been vocal about loving it. The star met her husband when she did not think she'd be married, and now the pair are living their best life in a new luxury home.

Despite throwing her hat in Hollywood, Cameron Diaz will keep being recognized for her exceptional portrayal of beloved movie characters in rom-com. These days the star is living out her real-life rom-com love story with music star Benji Madden and their little daughter.

The "The Other Woman" star seems to have romance working fine for her in present times, but looking back at her past romances shows she has been through some drama with high-profile relationships.

Her first spotlight romance was with Matt Dillon, whom she met on the set of "There's Something About Mary." The actors dated from 1995 to 1998, before she moved on with Jared Leto.

While she and Dillon's affair was public, Diaz opted for a private romance with Leto. She and the "House of Gucci" actor were together for years until they quietly split up.

Sparks flew after Diaz presented the 2002 Best Burp Award to Justin Timberlake at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. The duo got into a high-profile romance within which she joined him on tour with Christina Aguilera.

Diaz and Timberlake did not mind the age difference and were vocal about it. Their relationship lasted four years before they shared a joint speech about splitting up in 2007.

The aftermath of their split was a bit dramatic as the duo reportedly got into a fight at Prince's Golden Globes party. The fight was said to have happened after Timberlake was spotted speaking with his now-wife, Jessica Biel.

In 2011 Diaz and NFL icon Alex Rodriguez were romantically linked. Although they did not openly confirm this, a source relayed that they split up in the same year. Rodriguez would later call her "one of the greatest human beings" he had ever met.

In 2014, the "Bad Teacher" actress met Good Charlotte singer Benji Madden in a crowded place where his sister-in-law Nichole Richie had introduced them. Richie is married to his twin brother, Joel Madden.

The pair hit it off right there, with Diaz thinking he was a special person from inception. The couple got married in 2015, and in 2019, they welcomed their daughter Raddix Madden.

Benji is smitten, and although he and Diaz opted for private family life, he has gushed about her a few times. On Mother's Day, the rocker took to social media pouring out his heart and referring to Diaz as a "force of nature."

WHY CAMERON DIAZ LEFT HOLLYWOOD

In 2018, during a "The Sweetest Thing" reunion, Diaz casually revealed that she was retired. At the time, she had joined her colleagues, Selma Blair and Christina Applegate, for the interview.

Following the bombshell announcement, the actress significantly stopped making movies, but she has also opened up about her decision. Speaking to Gwyneth Paltrow in 2020, the actress pointed out how she felt after retiring.

Diaz, 49, explained that she "got a peace in my soul" because she was finally taking charge of things herself. The actress stated that getting Hollywood fame made her feel like a product in her own life.

The actress told Kevin Hart on "Hart to Heart" that she had handed parts of herself to others for a long time and needed to take it back. However, the "Mask" star seems to be achieving her goal while handling motherhood.

In a recent interview on "The Kelly Clarkson Show," Diaz revealed that motherhood was the best thing she'd ever done. However, she also pointed out the challenges stating that while she did her mom checklist on two-year-old Raddix, it could get frustrating.

She revealed that she could get impatient sometimes and lose it. However, what was most important was repairing. Diaz stated that she just wanted her daughter to know that "mommy's human too."

DIAZ MOVES TO MONTECITO WITH HER FAMILY

After pulling some power couple moves, Diaz and Benji recently made it to the news. The duo shelled $12.67 million to purchase a new home in the star-studded area of Montecito.

The almost 11,00sq ft mansion houses six bedrooms and ten bathrooms. Before the house, built-in 2000, went on the market, it underwent a renovation mixing Mediterranean and contemporary refinement.

It came on the market in March at $15.750,000, but Diaz and Benji earnestly scored a 20% discount. The cozy home bears an open-floor plan to its luxurious kitchen.

The plans include a waterfall, a marble island, an office area, and a dining area. Each area opens up with french doors.

It is safe to say that the couple sought ultra privacy with the home's double gates and lined hedges.

The recreational area offers a basketball court, a gym, a pool, and a pickleball court. The interior includes a master's on the upper part of the house. This features a sitting room, an ocean-view balcony, spa-style bathrooms, and two walk-in closets.

More fascinating details in the sprawling home include a stone fireplace in the master's suite and another in the home office.

In addition, there is a media room, a spa treatment area, and a poolside cabana for swimmers.

The privacy details in Diaz's home go beyond the dual gates to being enclosed in the guard-protected Ennisbrook enclave.

The Montecito holiday home is one of the cross-country properties belonging to the returned actress and rocker.

Their properties include a private home in Beverly Hills, which Diaz purchased in 2010, and a contemporary cottage in Los Angelos. A condo in Manhattan and another mansion in Beverly Hills.

It is safe to say that the couple's new purchase will further foster the family bond they have been building with little Raddix. Since retirement, Diaz has released a successful self-help book and has launched an organic wine business.