Arnold Swansinger Affair (2024)

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How did Maria Shriver find out about Arnolds illegitimate child? ›

As he recalled the events in an episode of the series, Arnold and Maria were in a weekly counseling session when their counselor told Arnold that Maria wanted to know if he was the father of Joseph Baena, now 25. After feeling his heart stop, Arnold said he told Maria the truth, which crushed her.

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Maria Shriver / Spouse (m. 1986–2021)

Ever since then, they became lifelong friends.

Jamie Lee even became close with Arnold's ex-wife, Maria Shriver. Although they might not always be spotted hanging out together, it's clear that they share a deep connection and a ton of respect for each other. They cherish the moments they do get to spend together.

Joseph Baena is a talented real estate agent, bodybuilder, swimmer, and actor. He is also the son of former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Joseph was born on October 2, 1997. When he turned eight and started resembling the Conan star, Arnold learned that the youth was his son.

"My chapter with Maria will continue on forever. Even though it's a different relationship, there's no reason for me to feel anything other than love for her.”

She has been working at PEOPLE since 2021. She was formerly at POPSUGAR, Bustle, Tiger Beat and Her Campus. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his girlfriend, Heather Milligan, are going strong after more than a decade together.

The two have been together for nearly a decade. Arnold Schwarzenegger found love again with physical therapist Heather Milligan. The action star and former California governor began dating Milligan in 2013, two years after separating from his wife of 25 years, Maria Shriver.

The Schwarzenegger/DeVito chemistry is a proven commodity. “He's a good buddy, you know? He's just a good pal.

“Arnold and I are good buddies. We met way before Twins, years ago,” he said.

Who is the best friend of Arnold? ›

Franco Columbu, the best friend of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's son Joseph Baena has revealed the reason why he decided not to take his famous father's last name.

As far as I can tell from the scant details available, it looks like Arnold and Maria have an estimated net worth of more than $200 million today and some estimates put it closer to $400 million. They had so much money that Arnold donated his entire California governor's salary of $206,500 to charity.

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However, he notes that he didn't initially realize he had another son. "She was crushed because of that," Schwarzenegger continues. "I had an affair in '96. In the beginning I really didn't know.

Joseph Baena doesn't want to be seen as just another nepo baby. That's why the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger has avoided using his father's iconic last name, instead favoring mom Mildred Baena's surname, as he forges his own path in Hollywood.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's son Joseph Baena has spoken out about his dad's decision to not help him fund his life after college. Joseph is the son of Arnold Schwarzenneger and Mildred Baena - Mildred previously the Schwarzenegger family's housekeeper.

My father was strict, and he could be physically abusive, but I loved him very much. It was complicated. I think a lot about how different my life could have been if I wasn't a positive person, if I'd responded differently to my upbringing in Thal.