Why Benji and Joel Madden “Fear” Wives Cameron Diaz and Nicole Richie – E! Online

“She gave me a way deeper, richer life because of the aspects of my life that she oversees, and vice versa,” Joel explained. “I think we work together, but she’s strong. I respect her and fear her a little bit.”

Benji, 46, agreed, saying that meeting Cameron provided him with a steady presence that helped him to get his life together.

“It’s more than just a part of your life,” he shared. “It’s a whole foundation. Like Cameron, when we met, it was like the world just went like this,” before indicating that his world was the right side up.