During his appearance on the red carpet with his kids, Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed the distance that existed between his lovechild and Maria Shriver’s kids.
The link between the actor’s kids was apparently clarified.
Arnold frequently discussed the treatment of Joseph, the son he had with his former domestic, who looked much like him.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, 75, appeared on the red carpet in May 2023 with his kids by his side. With the former’s husband, Chris Pratt, beside her, his daughters Katherine, 33, and Christina, 31, encircled their father.
The family attended Arnold’s new show, “FUBAR,” premiere in support of him. The odd thing was that Joseph “Joe” Baena, 25, his illegitimate son who looks like him and came out to support his father, was pictured on the red carpet by himself.
Arnold was devoted to each of his five children. Christina and Katherine were two of the four children he had during his marriage to Maria Shriver. Joe was their half-sibling at the same time because of his relationship with Mildred Baena, their previous housekeeper.
Based on the pictures, it appeared that the actor’s older kids had no interest in spending time with his love child. Like his well-known father, Joe is a bodybuilder, and he posted a photo of himself by himself from the Netflix premiere.
Arnold was devoted to each of his five children. Christina and Katherine were two of the four children he had during his marriage to Maria Shriver. Joe was their half-sibling at the same time because of his relationship with Mildred Baena, their previous housekeeper.
Based on the pictures, it appeared that the actor’s older kids had no interest in spending time with his love child. Like his well-known father, Joe is a bodybuilder, and he posted a photo of himself by himself from the Netflix premiere.
The person encouraged Joe to use the snub as leverage, speculating that it might be the result of “racial hostility.” The follower took issue with Joe’s siblings attending the same premiere, posing for a group shot, and ignoring him completely.
While some thought it was unfortunate to witness the split, others were happy that Arnold loved his kids just as much. But because Joe was following in the actor’s footsteps professionally, one fan thought the star liked him a “little more,” while another said:
Arnold’s real legacy is Joe, and his affluent, slothful children are obviously bitter. Joe, keep on trucking.
Someone else said that they began following Joe on Instagram in order to offer him the assistance that his “snobby siblings choose not to” give. The fan believed that because he worked hard in his training, avoided using his father’s last name, got a job, and supported and looked up to Arnold, he was a great role model for others.
The person thought Joe was a model son. Another disciple said that the young man was wonderful and that Katharine, who identified as a “Christian,” ought not to have treated him in such a manner since it was not “Christlike,” adding:
“She is a shame.”
Joe, according to an Instagram user, was the perfect young replica of his father and was “so loved.” The person told Arnold’s son to keep his chin up and ask God to bless him because they could see how jealous people might be.
One admirer said that Joe was a wonderful man and that it was a “shame” that his siblings had treated him badly because of things outside of his control. The celebrity’s son neither removed nor replied to any of the comments.
In “FUBAR,” where he played an almost-retired CIA agent, Monica Barbaro played Arnold’s daughter. Joe said on the red carpet that he thought it was “cute” to watch his father acting like a parent and that he enjoyed it.
The famous person’s son revealed that his father instilled in him the value of consistently practicing and putting in “the reps.” In 2023, Joe was scheduled to star with Morgan Freeman in the action movie “Gunner.”
What kind of relationship does Joe have with the children that Arnold and Shriver had?
A source claims that Joe wasn’t loved by Arnold’s children with Shriver. The young man who had a run on “Dancing with the Stars” was a lovely kid, and the actor always treated him equally with his other kids, so the insider thought it was unfortunate.
But it’s said that Joe was chastised by Arnold’s other children for their father’s extramarital affair. Witnesses claim that after the Los Angeles premiere of “FUBAR,” Shriver’s unmarried child stayed behind at the after-party while her children returned home.
The insider revealed how close the “Terminator” actor was to Joe and how he’d taken him to a number of functions. The insider believed that although the “snubbing” wasn’t fair, it made sense because he was the result of something that shouldn’t have happened.
The celebrity’s other children, according to a different insider, handled the affair with dignity and respect. But according to a family employee, Patrick, 29, and Christopher, 25, were closer to Joe than Katherine and Christina, who had no relationship with him.
Eight years later, according to a source, everyone was still figuring out how to get over the nightmare, even though they had done a good job creating a new normal. It was revealed by another person that the family was attempting to build a private relationship with Joe prior to going public.
It was said that Joe longed for a relationship with his half-siblings. Katherine posted pictures of herself with her three siblings on Instagram on April 10, 2023, National Siblings Day, expressing her love for them.
She was swiftly criticized by her followers for shunning Joe, even though he made the extra effort to like and follow their social media posts. The person said that, with the exception of Joe’s photos, Arnold’s kids enjoyed his photos.
Joe grew up with his brothers and visited their Pacific Palisades residence from 1986 to 2003, so the supposed snub was peculiar. Someone who was acquainted with Katharine believed that since their father had concealed who he was for many years, there was no justification for her to be friends with her half-brother.
Katherine’s family was devastated, humiliated, and ruined by the affair, so the source couldn’t hold it against her for refusing to accept the “living reminder” of it. Without Joe, Shriver’s kids also observed significant occasions.
Without Joe, Patrick’s parents and siblings got together to celebrate his birthday in September 2021. The previous year, on his birthday, Christopher was joined by Arnold, Shriver, and several of his siblings—all but his half-brother—at home.
Patrick posted an Instagram photo of his father’s birthday in August 2020, however it did not include his son who was born out of wedlock. Arnold supposedly liked Joe so much that he wanted to involve him in one of his businesses, despite the fact that he wasn’t shown in family photos.
How Does Joe, Arnold’s Son, Get Treated?
Joe has developed a close bond with the actor since learning that Arnold is his father. The celebrity kept Joe’s father identity a secret for fifteen years until 2011, when Mildred said her son’s father was Rogelio Baena, her ex-husband.
When Joe began to resemble Arnold, Shriver became concerned and questioned Mildred, who sobbed as she revealed the truth. After the actress persuaded the housekeeper to delay her resignation, the couple’s 25-year marriage came to an end when she confronted Arnold during their counseling sessions.
Arnold acknowledged in 2015 that the entire ordeal had been difficult for him, his kids, and his family. But it had occurred, and now they had to work it out, which meant he had to mentor Joe.
Joe posted workout-related photos and videos on Instagram on a regular basis. According to a family source, the young man trained with the star at Gold’s Gym in Los Angeles because he looked up to him and aspired to be just like him.
It is said that Arnold desired to involve his son in his sports competition, The Arnold Classic Worldwide. Although a different source refuted Joe’s plans to join his father’s company, the celebrity was thrilled that all of his kids shared his interests, which included physical fitness.
The famous person funded his son’s education at Pepperdine University and proudly displayed him upon receiving his business degree in April 2019. When the celebrity declared his love for Joe, Joe responded by expressing his own love for his father.
But his father, Arnold Schwarzenegger, was pleased and proud of him and his dancing, Joseph “Joe” Baena.
The father-son team made an appearance at a restaurant honoring Arnold’s birthday in July 2021. Joe was born on October 2, 1997, and until he turned seven or eight years old and began to resemble his father, his paternity remained concealed.
In 2012, Arnold disclosed that he became aware the boy was his offspring as he began to bear similarities to him. Joe revealed in 2022 how close they had grown, laughing and talking about anything, even though it had taken some time.
The star’s son referred to him as the best training partner when the two started going to the gym together and he started to mimic some of his father’s well-known muscle poses on Instagram. Arnold happily posted three pictures of them together on Twitter when he turned 24 in 2021.
In addition to bodybuilding and real estate sales, Joe was an actor, and his debut film, “Bully High,” will be released in 2021. Joe claimed that his father wouldn’t participate in “Dancing With the Stars” unless Daniella Karagach was also his dance partner.
But his father was pleased with him and his dancing. He declared his admiration for Arnold, calling him the smartest and most ideal man he could come up with, and stated it was incredible to be compared to him.
I Hired a Nanny to Help with My Kids and Noticed My Husband and Children Changing — Then One Day, I Came Home Early
I was convinced my husband was cheating. The stolen glances, the hushed conversations, the way everyone went silent when I walked into the room—it all pointed to one thing. But when I finally decided to catch him in the act, what I found left me speechless.
Returning to work after maternity leave was overwhelming. Juggling deadlines and sleepless nights had drained every ounce of my energy. So when my best friend recommended Lucy—a sweet, soft-spoken nanny with glowing reviews—I thought I had struck gold.
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At first, she was perfect. My kids adored her, the house smelled of home-cooked meals again, and even my husband, Peter, seemed… lighter. Less tense. He’d come home earlier, smile more, and for the first time in months, there was laughter at the dinner table.
But then—something shifted.
Whenever I walked through the door, conversations would die mid-sentence. The kids, usually so eager to see me, would suddenly remember they had “homework.” Peter would get up to “shower” or “make a call.” And Lucy? She would avoid eye contact altogether, scurrying off like she was caught doing something she shouldn’t.
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I told myself I was being paranoid. I was exhausted, overworked—maybe even insecure. But then, I saw it.
Peter, standing by the kitchen island, laughing. The way his eyes crinkled, his voice warm and low. I hadn’t seen that look in years.
Then Lucy tilted her head, twirling a loose strand of hair. And Peter… oh my God.
He smiled at her. Not the casual, polite kind. It was the kind of smile that used to be mine.
My stomach dropped.
He’s cheating on me.
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The late nights. The sudden change in schedule. The way he barely looked at me anymore. It all made sense.
Today is our 15th anniversary. No flowers, no gifts — just a vague excuse about a “new project.”
I couldn’t ignore it anymore.
So, I left work two hours early.
I gripped my keys so tightly that they dug into my palm. My heart was pounding as I stepped inside, ready to catch them in the act. But the moment I crossed the threshold, I stopped dead in my tracks.
The living room was decorated with candles and soft fairy lights. A magnificent banner stretched across the wall—Happy Anniversary, My Love.
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The dining table was set for two, adorned with flowers, fine china, and an elegant meal. The smell of garlic and rosemary filled the air. My breath caught.
What the hell is going on?
Lucy beamed as she walked toward me, wiping her hands on her apron. “Happy anniversary! They worked so hard for you.”
I blinked, trying to process her words. “What?”
Peter appeared from the kitchen, his sleeves rolled up, a towel slung over his shoulder. “Surprise!” He gave me a sheepish smile. “You weren’t supposed to be home this early.”
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I stared at him, still expecting some cruel revelation.
Ava tugged on my sleeve. “Mommy, we made dinner for you!”
My son, Ethan, nodded proudly. “Lucy taught us. Daddy wanted to surprise you since you work so much now.”
I felt the air rush out of my lungs. I looked at Peter. “You… what?”
He chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck. “Yeah. I know I’ve been distant lately, but it was for this. Lucy’s been helping us plan for weeks. I just wanted to do something special for you this time.”
For a month… they had been secretly learning how to cook.
A man receiving cooking lessons from his children’s nanny | Source: Midjourney
A lump formed in my throat. I had spent weeks convincing myself Peter was cheating when in reality, he had been planning this?
Tears burned my eyes. “I—I don’t know what to say.”
Lucy smiled warmly. “Say yes to dinner.” Then she clapped her hands together. “And with that, I’m taking the kids to the mall. We’re going to walk around, play, and have fun. We’ll leave you two here.”
She winked at me, grabbed the kids’ coats, and within seconds, they were out the door.
Now, it was just Peter and me.
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He took a step closer. “So… do you like it?”
I swallowed hard, my emotions tangled. I had spent the last month preparing for heartbreak. But instead, I had this.
And for some reason, I still couldn’t shake the unease in my chest.
For the first time in weeks, I exhaled. The doubt, the fear, the sinking suspicion that had been eating me alive—it all vanished.
I was wrong. I was so, so wrong.
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No one was pushing me away. The kids weren’t growing distant. Peter wasn’t cheating on me. It had all been in my head. And now, as I stood in the middle of our candlelit dining room, the smell of home-cooked food wrapping around me like a warm embrace, I felt something I hadn’t in a long time.
I was happy.
Peter walked up to me, his gaze soft, filled with something that made my heart ache. Love. Real, undeniable love. He held out a bouquet of red roses—my favorite.
“Happy anniversary, baby,” he said, tucking a loose strand of hair behind my ear.
A man presenting a bouquet of red roses to his wife | Source: Midjourney
I smiled, blinking away the tears welling in my eyes. “You didn’t have to do all this.”
“Yes, I did,” he murmured. “You’ve done everything for this family. You take care of the kids, the house, me—I just wanted to do something for you this time.”
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a sleek, black box. My breath hitched as he opened it, revealing a stunning pair of designer heels. The exact ones I had been eyeing months ago but never bought because I felt guilty spending that much on myself.
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My lips parted in shock. “Peter…”
“I saw you looking at them,” he said with a smirk. “Figured you should have them.”
I laughed, shaking my head. “You’re unbelievable.”
He suddenly grew serious, reaching for my hand. “And there’s one more thing.”
I tilted my head. “What?”
He took a deep breath, then looked into my eyes. “I want to say my vows to you again.”
My heart stuttered in my chest. “Peter—”
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“I know it’s unexpected,” he cut in, squeezing my hand. “But I mean it. After fifteen years, after everything we’ve been through, I still choose you. Every day, I choose you.”
Tears blurred my vision.
He took both my hands in his and began.
“This time, my vows are different,” he said. “But the meaning is the same. I promise to love you, to stand by you, to fight for us no matter what. To be the husband you deserve.”
A happy couple gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes | Source: Midjourney
A tear slipped down my cheek. I wiped it away, laughing shakily. “I don’t even know what to say.”
“Say you’ll keep putting up with me for another fifteen years.”
I giggled. “I think I can manage that.”
He leaned in, his lips just a breath away from mine. My body relaxed, my heart swelling with so much love I thought it might burst.
And then—his phone buzzed.
A husband holding his phone while talking to his wife | Source: Midjourney
Peter tensed.
I pulled back slightly. “Aren’t you going to check that?”
His jaw tightened. “It’s nothing.”
I frowned. “Peter—”
He sighed and pulled out his phone. The screen lit up, and I caught the name before he could turn it over.
Lucy.
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I blinked. Then laughed. “Oh no, is she having trouble handling the kids?”
Peter smirked. “Probably.”
The phone buzzed again. This time, I answered it. “Lucy?”
Her voice was breathless. “Maa’m! I called because the kids wanted to say something—”
Ava’s excited voice came through. “Mommy! Did you like the surprise? Did Daddy cry when he gave you the shoes?”
I laughed. “Not yet, sweetie, but I’ll work on it.”
Ethan chimed in. “Tell Daddy we love him! And you too, Mommy!”
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Tears stung my eyes again, but this time, they were happy ones. “We love you too, baby.”
Peter wrapped his arms around my waist, pressing a kiss to my temple.
Lucy chuckled. “I’ll keep them out for a bit longer. Enjoy your night!”
I hung up, turning to Peter. “You have no idea how much this means to me.”
He smiled. “I think I do.”
And as he pulled me into his arms, I realized—this was exactly where I was meant to be.
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Enjoyed this rollercoaster of a story? Well, here’s another one that will keep you on the edge of your seat: My husband insisted on hiring a cute young nanny while I was on a business trip—he didn’t know I had installed surveillance cameras. Let’s just say… he wasn’t expecting what I found.
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