Benji Madden & Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden’s romance was unexpected at first. But since their marriage, they have become one of Hollywood’s most adored and enduring couples. However, the couple’s love wasn’t always that idyllic. Diaz was known for dating a slew of A-list celebrities before their marriage, and Madden was with many prominent ladies.

Madden and Diaz had known each other for years. But it wasn’t until Nicole Richie, who officially introduced them in 2014, that Diaz “saw” him for the first time. Diaz went on to say that it was essentially love at first sight, recalling how she immediately thought of Madden as “unique.” Given their closeness, it’s hardly unexpected that Madden proposed to her right away. After only seven months of dating, the twosome announced their engagement. Richie, for her part, takes full credit for their match, whether they were put up on purpose or not.