Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted to an affair after he fathered a child outside of his marriage to Maria Shriver — are they on good terms now? Find out!
To us, Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the biggest action film stars in the universe. But to the ones he loves, Arnold’s a family man.
Early in his career, the FUBAR actor found love with American journalist Maria Shriver. The two stuck together for several years before their divorce in 2021. So what led up to their devastating divorce? Read on for details on their years-long love story …
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s relationship timeline explored.
When Arnold and his longtime partner, Maria, first met at the Robert F. Kennedy Tennis Tournament, it was love at first sight. The two later tied the knot in 1986. Together, Arnold and Maria share four children.
Additionally, he fathered a son from another relationship; In fact, that’s exactly why his marriage to Maria ended.
Why did Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver get a divorce? Arnold admitted to fathering a child outside of his marriage.
Arnold’s youngest — Joseph Baena — was born to his mistress in 1997, only a couple of months after he and Maria welcomed their son, Christopher Sargent Shriver Schwarzenegger. However, it would be years before Arnold confessed to his past transgressions.
In 2011, following his term as governor, he finally shared the news with his wife and kids. It’s no surprise that they announced their separation and subsequent divorce months later.
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“After leaving the governor’s office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago,” he told the Los Angeles Times of his affair. “I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family.
“There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children, and my family. I am truly sorry,” he added. But it wasn’t after the news surfaced online that the ex-couple finalized their divorce.
So, where does Arnold Schwarzenegger’s relationship with Maria Shriver stand now?
While the romantic chapter of their story may have come to an end, Arnold and Maria have maintained their relationship as co-parents to their four kids and two grandchildren. In fact, the family still celebrates special occasions together.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he shared that although their divorce was devastating, he and his ex-wife still have a lot of love for one another.
“If there’s Oscars for how to handle divorce, Maria and I should get it for having the least amount of impact on the kids,” he said of their split. “The sweetness and kindness you see in them, that’s from my wife. The discipline and work ethic is from me.”
The actor’s biopic, Arnold, is available for streaming on Wednesday, June 7.
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