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  3. A Sad End: Arnold Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver's 35 Year Marriage Is Over

A Sad End: Arnold Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver's 35 Year Marriage Is Over

Allvipp Newsroom / May 31, 2025 - 08:30 pm

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver

Arnold Schwarzenegger, a renowned actor and former bodybuilder, and Maria Shriver, a journalist and member of the Kennedy family, formed a high-profile partnership.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

Despite coming from different backgrounds and industries, Schwarzenegger and Shriver managed to build a strong connection based on shared values and mutual respect.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Maria Shriver

After meeting at a tennis tournament nearly nine years prior, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver embarked on a romantic journey, dating and ultimately tying the knot in April 1986, marking the beginning of their remarkable 35-year marriage.

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Pinterest Arnold Schwarzenegger with his family - son daughters ex-wife Maria Shriver - in 2017.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and His Family

In December 1989, they welcomed their first child, daughter Katherine, into their loving family. Two years later, their second daughter, Christina, joined the Schwarzenegger brood. On September 18, their son Patrick, who later pursued a career in acting, was born. The pair's youngest son, Christopher, completed their family in September 1997.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver

Throughout their marriage, Schwarzenegger and Shriver provided unwavering support for each other's professional endeavors, with Shriver playing an active role in Schwarzenegger's political pursuits.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Maria Shriver

The couple faced their fair share of challenges, including Schwarzenegger's political scandals and their eventual separation, but their commitment to working through difficulties exemplified their resilience.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

The revelation of Schwarzenegger's affair and the subsequent disclosure of a child outside their marriage strained their relationship and eventually led to their separation.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Maria Shriver

Although their marriage ended, Schwarzenegger and Shriver's journey together serves as a testament to the complexities of long-term partnerships and the potential for personal growth and transformation.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Maria Shriver

Amid their separation, Arnold and Maria demonstrated their commitment as devoted coparents, prioritizing the well-being and happiness of their children and even embracing their roles as loving grandparents.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Maria Shriver

On December 28, 2021, it was officially announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver's divorce had been finalized, marking the end of their nearly decade-long legal process. The high-profile split garnered attention as court documents revealed that Shriver would be entitled to half of Schwarzenegger's earnings accumulated during their marriage, including his pension.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver's 35-year marriage stands as a testament to love, and the complexities of a high-profile relationship. As a Hollywood power couple, their union captivated the public's attention.

35 Year Marriage: Arnold Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver

However, their story also saw the strain of infidelity and the eventual dissolution of their marriage. In this gallery, we delve into an inside look at their journey.

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