Arnold Schwarzenegger isn’t holding back in the upcoming Netflix documentary titled, Arnold, and recalled the time he told his ex-wife, Maria Shriver, about his 1996 infidelity and the birth of a love child.
The Terminator actor, 75, who recently wished his longtime friend Clint Eastwood a happy birthday, notably had an affair with their governess, Mildred Baena, and she gave birth to their son, Joseph Baena , 25, in 1997.
During a marriage counseling session in 2011, the counselor said at the time, “Today Maria wants to be very specific about something,” per The sun. “She wants to know if you’re Joseph’s father.”
The former governor of California said: ‘I thought my heart stopped. And then I told the truth. “Yes, Maria. Joseph is my son.” She was obviously overwhelmed by it.
The star explained that he and Mildred initially assumed the child belonged to her husband Rogelio, and she continued to work for the Schwarzenegger family. “At first I really didn’t know, but the older he got, the clearer it was to me.”
Opening: Arnold Schwarzenegger, 75, doesn’t hold back in Netflix’s upcoming documentary, Arnold, and recalled the time he told his now ex-wife, Maria Shriver, of his 1996 infidelity and having fathered a child in love; seen in May in Los Angeles
Asked: When confronted with the case, the star said: ‘I thought my heart had stopped. And then I told the truth. “Yes, Maria. Joseph is my son.” She was obviously crushed by it,” according to The Sun; the former couple seen in 2003
“It was then just a matter of ‘How do you keep this quiet? “, Arnold said in an excerpt from the documentary, according to The Sun.
The actor first crossed paths with Maria, the niece of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, at a tennis match in August 1977. The two became engaged after Arnold posed the big question to Shriver in his home country of Austria in 1985.
The former couple married the following year in 1986 in a romantic ceremony at the Kennedy family home in Massachusetts, and said it was the “biggest wedding I have ever attended” and said he felt “the luckiest”. son of ab***h in life.’
Throughout their 25-year marriage, the couple have welcomed daughters Katherine, 33, and Christina, 31, as well as sons Patrick, 29, and Christopher, 25, who was born days before the wedding. birth of his other son, Joseph. born.
Regarding the affair, Arnold admitted it was his “biggest failure” and said: “I’ve caused my family enough pain, because of my f**k-up. Everyone everyone had to suffer, Maria had to suffer, the children had to suffer, Joseph, his mother, everyone.
The True Lies star revealed, “I’m going to have to live with this for the rest of my life.” After the affair, Mildred left her husband and Schwarzenegger took care of her and Joseph, buying them a house with a pool in California in 2010.
The governess retired in 2011, the same year Maria ended her relationship with Arnold, causing their separation. She filed for divorce in July 2011, which wasn’t officially finalized until 10 years later in 2021.
“People will remember my successes and they will also remember my failures. I had failures in my career, but it was a whole new dimension of failure. I am very happy in this sad story that Maria and I were able to raise the kids well,’ the former professional bodybuilder said.
‘Failure’: Commenting on the affair, Arnold admitted it was his ‘biggest failure’ and said: ‘I’ve caused my family enough pain, because of my f**k k-up”; seen in 1986
Family: Throughout their 25-year marriage, the couple have welcomed daughters Katherine, 33, and Christina, 31, as well as sons Patrick, 29, and Christopher, 25.
Proud father: Arnold also revealed that he was “very proud” of his son, Joseph, who is also an actor and bodybuilder, like his own father; Joseph seen in April
Schwarzenegger shared positive words about his now ex-wife and said: “I think there is nothing more important than having a good partner by your side and every step of the way Maria was exactly that.”
“We have a really good relationship. On any special day, we’re all together as a family and everyone’s really happy about it,” but admitted that “that’s not what it was, where we were all together under one roof as a family.
After filing for divorce, Maria also opened up and revealed that she had gone to a convent in order to seek advice and “directions” while appearing on the Make room with Hoda Kotb podcast earlier this year in February.
After their split, Arnold and Maria maintained a positive relationship, from giving the kids graduations to celebrating birthdays together.
Arnold also revealed he was “very proud” of his son, Joseph, who is also an actor and bodybuilder, like his own father. “I saw Joseph grow into a fantastic human being.”
“It was wrong what I did, but I don’t want Joseph to think he’s not welcome in this world because he’s really welcome and I love him. He turned out to be an extraordinary young man,” the star sweetly added.
Staying close: After the affair, Mildred left her husband and Schwarzenegger cared for her and Joseph, buying them a house with a pool in California, with the housekeeper retiring in 2011
‘Good partner’: Schwarzenegger shared positive words about his ex-wife and said: ‘I think there is nothing more important than having a good partner by your side and every step of the way. Maria was exactly that; seen in 2003
While Schwarzenegger shares the love equally between his five children, a source recently said page 6 at the end of last May that his four children whom he shares with Maria “dislike” their half-brother, Joseph.
Arnold was recently joined by his daughters Christina and Katherine, as well as her husband Chris Pratt at the Los Angeles premiere of his latest tiled Netflix film, FUBAR. Joseph was also in attendance, but walked the star-studded red carpet solo during the festivities.
The source said that although the actor and Baena have a “close” relationship, “the other kids don’t like Joe.”
“It’s a shame because he’s a very good boy, and Arnold has always treated him like all his other children, very fairly.” But for some reason the other kids take [the affair] on Joe.
Joseph himself didn’t seem fazed and flashed happy smiles on the red carpet, then shared an Instagram post to gush about the event. ‘I give FUBAR a 2 thumbs up!!!’ he wrote in the caption to his fans and followers.
Making Memories: After their split, Arnold and Maria enjoyed a positive relationship, from giving the kids graduation ceremonies to celebrating birthdays together.
Having fun: Arnold was recently joined by his daughters Christina and Katherine, as well as her husband Chris Pratt at the Los Angeles premiere of his latest tiled Netflix film, FUBAR
Upcoming project: The three-part Netflix documentary titled, Arnold, is set to air later this month on Wednesday, June 7
‘We had an amazing time last night at the premiere of FUBAR! In my unbiased opinion, FUBAR is a hilarious, action-packed show that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time!
One social media user threw his support behind the budding actor and wrote in the comments section, “Joe is Arnold’s true legacy and his rich lazy kids are clearly angry.” Keep carrying Joe.
Netflix’s three-part documentary titled, Arnold, is set to premiere later this month on Wednesday, June 7.
As well as getting candid about his affair and failed marriage to Shriver, the documentary will also follow his rise to fame as a bodybuilder and star in Hollywood blockbusters, as well as opening up about allegations of sexual harassment and the fact to serve as Governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
