Bunnie Xo Opens Up: How Cameron Diaz’s Late‑In‑Life Baby Gave Her Hope After Jelly Roll Divorce

When Bunnie Xo stepped onto the Open Book podcast on September 3, she didn’t just chat about music or her latest project – she let the mic catch a very personal confession. The former “Dumb Blonde” host told Jenna Bush Hager that she’d been feeling a surge of optimism after watching actress Cameron Diaz welcome her third child at the ripe age of 53.

“You know who inspired me a lot more too? Freaking Cameron Diaz,” Bunnie exclaimed, laughter spilling into the studio. “She just had a baby at like 53! I mean, she’s 54 now, and she’s still out there doing family things.” It was a simple statement, but for Bunnie—now 46 and freshly divorced from rapper Jelly Roll—it felt like a lifeline.

The “Charlie’s Angels” star announced the birth of son Nautas in May, joining siblings Raddix (6) and Cardinal (2). For Bunnie, that news wasn’t just celebrity gossip; it was a vivid illustration that motherhood doesn’t have an expiration date. “It’s inspiring, and it gives you a purpose later in life to live for,” she said, her voice a mix of wonder and determination.

Even though Bunnie has long been open about her fertility challenges, she confessed she’d be more guarded about the specifics this time around. “I just feel like I need to keep it close to my chest, especially right now,” she told the host, eyes darting as if she were measuring how much of herself to reveal. “Everyone wants to pin the craziest stuff on me, and I’m not sure I’m ready for that.”

That sentiment echoed what she said on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle just weeks earlier. The former step‑mom to Jelly Roll’s children Bailee Ann (18) and Noah (10) reiterated that having a baby remains high on her personal “to‑do” list, even if the next chapter of that story might not involve her ex‑husband. “It’s going to be a whole new chapter of my next book,” she promised, hinting at a memoir‑in‑the‑making that will likely dive deep into the roller‑coaster of divorce, healing, and hopeful IVF cycles.

Fans who followed the couple’s whirlwind romance might remember that their love story started in a modest Las Vegas venue back in 2015, when Jelly Roll was still living out of a van and performing for a handful of fans. Their connection, Bunnie admits, felt “like a cliché,” yet it sparked a partnership that survived prison time, legal battles, and eventual marriage at the Stained Glass Wedding Chapel.

Through it all, Bunnie found herself stepping into roles she never imagined—investor in Jelly Roll’s early albums, advocate for his custody battle, and eventually, a mother‑figure to his kids. “I was done with the pills,” she reflected in a recent documentary, “and I decided to put my energy into something that truly mattered.” That “something” now looks a lot like a future baby of her own.

So, what’s next for Bunnie Xo? She says the dream is alive, the plan is evolving, and the inspiration? It might just be a Hollywood actress who proved that age is just a number when it comes to expanding a family. “I’ll still have a baby,” she says, a simple, resolute line that feels both hopeful and profoundly human.