Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger separated in 2011 and finalized their divorce a decade later, following Schwarzenegger's admission of fathering a child with the family's housekeeper.
A Public Separation and Long Divorce
The relationship between Maria Shriver, a prominent journalist and Kennedy family member, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, the famed actor and former Governor of California, came to a definitive end after decades together. Their split, which began in 2011, became a significant public event.
The catalyst for their separation was Schwarzenegger's admission that he had fathered a child, Joseph Baena, with the family's housekeeper. This revelation came 14 years after the child's birth.
Key Events in Their Split:
- 2011: Separation and Divorce Filing
- Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger publicly announced their separation.
- This followed Schwarzenegger's confession regarding his son, Joseph Baena, born approximately 14 years prior to the admission.
- Promptly after the revelation, Shriver filed for divorce, marking the official beginning of their legal separation process.
- 2021: Divorce Finalized
- After a protracted legal process spanning a full decade, their divorce was officially finalized. The extended duration was reportedly due to the complexity of dividing their substantial assets.
This sequence of events marked the end of one of Hollywood's most high-profile marriages, transitioning from a power couple in politics and entertainment to separate individuals after a lengthy legal process.
