Benji Madden tattooed a giant ‘Cameron’ on his chest: terrible or sweet?

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You’re looking at one of the worst tattoos I’ve ever seen, which is a terrible thing to say. I mean … look at Benji Madden’s face. He’s so happy! Dude never smiles in public, but he’s so proud of his January marriage to Cameron Diaz that he tattooed her name across his chest. A BIG tattoo. This is Nick Cannon-huge. Remember how Nick got a huge “Mariah” tattoo on his back? She only got a little one for him, which was wise. Nick had to painfully cover up most of his back after they split. This happens a lot, and even Angelina Jolie had to deal with her “Billy Bob” tattoo.

Cameron and Benji must feel ultra idealistic in their honeymoon glow. She’s a kinder, gentler Cami. He’s head over heels. She’s fine with this grand gesture because no one’s ever made grand gestures for her. I hope this doesn’t end badly. That’s all there is to say. Oh, and we know Cameron stares at her own name when she gets busy with hubby. Isn’t that disconcerting?

I’ve been thinking of getting my first tattoo, as part of an impending mid-life crisis. (Not everyone can wear scarves, fancy a blonde, and call it a decade like Johnny Depp.) All sorts of kanji symbols were on the radar, but now I’ve reconsidered the matter. Thanks, Benji Madden!

Here are some photos of Cam and Benji on a Valentine’s date with Joel and Nicole Richie.

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Benji Madden

Photos courtesy of Benji Madden on Instagram, Fame/Flynet & WENN

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51 Responses to “Benji Madden tattooed a giant ‘Cameron’ on his chest: terrible or sweet?”

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  1. Snazzy says:

    Because they’re so random as a couple I really like them together! I hope it works out, ink or no ink 🙂

    • Lauren says:

      I feel the same way. I don’t know why, but I like them together and hope they work out in the long run!

  2. The relationship that random built. Tattoos are basically the beginning of the end no? Like you signed your own death warrant.

    • Honeybea says:

      That’s what I tend to think as well and in Hollywood your chances aren’t great to begin with

    • BooBooLaRue says:

      verra funny and couldn’t agree more

    • Audrey says:

      I cringe anytime someone i know gets one :/

      I thought everyone knew better by now. But a girl i know just got her boyfriend’s name and anniversary tattooed onto the top of her shoulders 🙁

  3. Ash says:

    Everyone I know who gets their partner’s name tattooed on them usually ends up breaking up. It’s like a curse.

    • Brickyardute says:

      Not to be annoying, but I got my partners intials tattooed on my foot when we’re together 6 years. We got married at 8 years and We’re celebrating 14 next week.

      Was it a young, dumb, I’m 22 and in love move? You betcha! Do I regret it? Absolutely not! It reminds me of how all consuming our love was then. House, mortgage, dog, and 1.5 kids later (due in Aug) I’m still crazy about him.

      I teach at a University to NOT get people’s names on them. But I love my tattoo and my husband, and hope to be the exception to this “curse” 🙂

  4. GiGi says:

    I don’t mind it. This is a man with A LOT of tattoos already – I’m not too worried about his Cameron tattoo.

    I have just 2 myself… a delightful tramp stamp… in kanji *deep eyeroll* that I’d love to have removed. Last year I put an “M” on the inside of my ring finger for my husband’s initial. We’ve been together 14 years… so I’m feeling pretty comfortable with that, lol!

    • ab says:

      lol! I have an unfortunate “tramp stamp” as well (though I got it before the phrase “tramp stamp” was a thing … and even before low-rise jeans were a thing, so it sits kind of high up on my back). I do sometimes feel a little bit of affection for my ill-thought teenaged decisions, but if/when I win the lottery tattoo removal is very close to the top of my to-do list.

    • Kori says:

      I love the idea of a spouse’s initial on the ring finger! I’m 44, married 23 years this June, never had a tattoo. Like bedhead, I’ve toyed with the idea but don’t want a big one or even one particularly noticeable. I love your idea!

  5. QQ says:

    Both.. Is Both: Terrible (in the future) and Sweet (for their lil honeymoon glow)

  6. paola says:

    Are these adult people not aware of the fact that love doesn’t last forever (at least in Hollywood) but tattoos and dumbassery do?

  7. Dani2 says:

    I always cringe when people do stuff like this, especially Hollywood relationships, like good luck guys, I hope it lasts and that you don’t regret this.

    • lucy2 says:

      Yup. My first thought is “that’s going to hurt to remove or cover up someday”.

    • Maria A. says:

      First thing that popped in my head was ‘Jinx’!
      Hope he didn’t just do that to his marriage.

    • Kosmos says:

      To me, it’s not so much the huge tattoo he added, because he’s apparently covered in them already, but the look is just unattractive to me altogether, along with his button earlobes. I don’t see these two as a couple, but he probably makes her feel like a queen, and she was ripe for that….. Still, marriage so soon was a Big jump ahead…..if things don’t work out, I’m sure they have worked everything out financially ahead of time.

  8. GoodNamesAllTaken says:

    Yuck. So ugly.

  9. jen2 says:

    The only thing I take from this photo is the odd perspective. His head looks huge compared to his body.

  10. Jayna says:

    Ugh.

  11. lisa2 says:

    Nick Cannon is a good example..

    • Funcakes says:

      Johnny Depp
      Angelina Jolie

      • dr mantis toboggan says:

        Melanie Griffith, Nick Carter and Paris Hilton, the list goes on.
        I always think of Ryan O’Reilly in oz, scrubbing off his tattoo with steel wool, “as if a marriage would last as long as a f***ing tattoo.”

  12. Insomniac says:

    Every time I hear about celebrities doing this, I think “That’s it – they’re doomed.”

  13. maeliz says:

    Too early for something that big. If they break up, he’ll see it everyday in the mirror as a reminder not to do another name.

  14. Talie says:

    Gross, but I love them together. It’s real and that’s refreshing when you see so many of these other faux romances.

  15. grabbyhands says:

    Well, with that tattoo, the ticking down to their divorce has started. Why oh why do people do this? I mean, I’m sure that there are plenty of marriages that have survived the tattooing of a spouse’s name, but celebrity marriages don’t seem to do so well in this situation.

    I’d say go for the tattoo if you’ve got an image you feel strongly about, I got my first one just recently after thinking about it for years and I love it so much-I’m already thinking about my next one. But it was an image and a placement I was really sure about and that I had a connection to.

  16. Green Is Good says:

    Nope, nope, nope.

  17. gilmore says:

    Jesus, nooo and I liked them together too and I feel as if he doomed things. Oh man, this reminds me of this one one model tattooing her fiance’s name under her ass. All I could think was, wow, you really don’t believe this is gonna last, huh?

  18. Tiffany says:

    That dress is not flattering on CD. If I did not know better I would think she is pregnant.

    • tracking says:

      Wasn’t something said about kids in the engagement announcement? I remember it struck me as odd at the time.

  19. MrsBPitt says:

    Who would have thought that Nicole and Joel would last this long???? Maybe these Madden boys are good husbands!!!!

  20. Ginger says:

    Kiss of death to any relationship. Thank goodness all I did with my ex husband was get a matching tattoo. He altered his right away after we split. Mine remains the same. I want to alter it at some point but haven’t gotten around to it yet. At least it’s not a total cover up job. And Bedhead, if you want a tat, get a small one in a discreet place. But I advise to think about what you want for a lonnnnnngggg time. Don’t run out and get one spontaneously because those are the kind most people regret. And I also want to add, tattoos are addicting. If you love the process you will probably want to get more. I have three. I can’t say I’m a huge fan of large chest tattoos like Benji has. I just find that most chest tats look like doodling. I don’t know why. I much prefer larger pieces that come together in an artistic way. A great piece of art that you can wear on your body.

  21. Greek Chic says:

    Well it would be worse. A friend of mine had a boyfriend who got a tattoo with her face in his back. The have broken up and I am sure he has regretted it. If I was his new girlfriend I would hate to see this tat with the ex’s face everyday…yikes

    I would never tattooed my bf’s or spouse’s name..you never know what happens.A tattoo with the (future) children’s name sure.

  22. Hollz says:

    He’s already pretty covered, I don’t think this is the same as someone getting their spouces/significant others’ name for a first /only tattoo. I love them together though.
    I’m pretty heavily tattood (nothing on him, but perhaps a third of my body? There abouts anyway) and I would never get someone’s name, at least not while they are alive. I do have my grandmothers name though, and the date she died.

    As for your tattoo, Bedhead, I hope you haven’t been completely turned off of them because of this!

  23. nicegirl says:

    It is terribly, awfully SWEET. I bet she does not mind at all. Good for our Cam.

  24. suzanne says:

    Hummm…something nice….well, that giant tattoo takes attention away from his nasty teeth! 🙂

  25. **sighs** says:

    He’s already so heavily tatted and this is such a swirly wooshy tattoo that he could probably easily alter if they break up. That’s all I’ve got.

  26. kri says:

    @Bedhead-that was one of the most pristine summations of Johnny Depp ever written. I am in awe. As for that tat-oh, dear. But you know, it looks like he is ok with ink of dubious quality and they look very happy. All is well.I hope they stay happy forever. I myself have been thinking about some ink, also going along with my mid-life tempest. But not “Cameron” in ball point.

  27. Dree says:

    I read he already has a tattoo for his ex, apparently he does this a lot. Does he have a gold tooth?

  28. Happy21 says:

    I still really can’t believe they are a couple – let alone married.

    I can’t get past that to even comment on the tattoo 😉

  29. taxi says:

    He’s got so many tats already, what’s one more? They’re married, they’re happy, so what if he likes tats better than jewelry?

  30. Kisses says:

    I think its cool. I wouldn’t want to get one or have my partner get one but its part of his tattoo culture and its his wife. Call me nuts but I really like them as a couple. I wanted someone to really see Cameron as more than legs and a smile. She is funny and deserved a nice guy that isn’t in it for anything more than love. I really hope they make it.

  31. Ice Queen says:

    I don’t think it’s wise to put partner’s name as a tattoo…Bad idea.

  32. Jo 'Mama' Besser says:

    Crooked.

  33. Veritas says:

    Some dude in Canada invented a cream that can erase tattoos. So if they get a divorce in like a couple years he can just remove it by cream or laser. I’d take the cream cus the laser hurts like a burn on the skin.

  34. JohnWayneLives says:

    Omg… eyeroll… I hope they name their first kid Cameron, boy or girl, then he won’t have to mess with this foolery if it turns out that “mistakes were made”

  35. TOPgirl says:

    They are a very strange couple….I never in my right mind would have thought that she’d end up with Benji of all celebs. I always thought that she was trying to date much older men but I guess she has finally settled for….less?
    We’ll see how long this last.