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Arnold Schwarzenegger says he and Maria Shriver still have ‘great’ relationship (IrishCentral)

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:11:08 PST

By: BUZZ BRADY

The 65-year-old action star announced in 2011 his 25-year marriage was over just before revelations surfaced that he had secretly fathered a child with their housekeeper Mildred Baena.

Arnold Schwarzenegger told estranged wife Maria Shriver he's going to start a relationship with a "20-year-old honey" (IrishCentral)

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:47:24 PDT

Arnold SchwarzeneggerThe 65-year-old actor reportedly refused to attend marriage counselling and told his neighbour that he could live without Maria, who he split from in May 2011 when she discovered he had fathered a child, who is now 14 years old, with their housekeeper Mildred Patricia BaenaAccording to Newsweek magazine, Schwarzenegger told his neighbour: "I think things will work out OK with Maria, but if they don't, I'm getting me a 20-year-old honey"The 'Expendables 2' star is said to have told his wife of 25 years to leave their Californian mansion, which forced her to live in a hotel while Arnold remained in the property, and when she asked for a divorce he insisted that he would be the one who still has friends when they separateHe said: "I have the money, the power, and the plane, and I will have the friends READ MORE

Oprah Winfrey hires Maria Shriver on OWN the very week Rosie O’Donnell’s show is canned (IrishCentral)

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:00:19 PDT

Oprah Winfrey with her friend Maria ShriverOn the very week that Oprah Winfrey dropped Rosie O’Donnell’s chat show from her network OWN there are reports that she may recruit the former First Lady of California and Kennedy woman, Maria Shriver According to RadarOnlinecom Winfrey is hoping her good friend Shriver will come on board with OWN for autumn Winfrey is also hoping that Shriver’s presence will boost the ratings on her failing network READ MORE

Arnold Schwarzenegger reunited with Maria Shriver for Christmas (IrishCentral)

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:15:16 PST

Arnold Schwarzenegger &h Maria ShriverThe ‘Terminator’ star and Maria separated after 25 years together in May but put on a united front over the festive period for their four children, Katherine, 22, Christina, 20, Patrick, 18 and Christopher, 14A source told Peoplecom: “They had a really nice time over the holiday”Arnold - who Maria filed for divorce from after it emerged he had fathered a child with a housekeeper – visited their former marital home in Brentwood, California, and they also attended basketball team Los Angeles Lakers’ opening game of the season at the city’s Staples Center READ MORE

Maria Shriver's split from Arnold Schwarzenegger has left her 'feeling down and confused' (IrishCentral)

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:45:10 PDT

Maria ShriverThe former TV anchorwoman – who filed for divorce from her husband earlier this year after it was revealed he had fathered a child with their housekeeper – admits even though she has struggled to cope with her problems, she realizes other people in the world have bigger problems than she doesSpeaking about a recent experience with a friend who has intellectual disabilities, she told People: “When I was going through my own challenges this year; feeling down and confused, I got an email from him He wrote me a note saying, 'You're my best friend Maria and you will never be left out' When the world is so complicated, the simple gift of friendship is within all of our hands READ MORE

Maria Shriver is set to buy a $10 million home near estranged husband Arnold Schwarzenegger (IrishCentral)

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 06:30:08 PDT

The 55-year-old writer – who split from the 'Terminator' star earlier this year after it was revealed he fathered a boy named Joseph with his family's housekeeper Mildred Baena 13 years ago while they were still married – is looking to purchase the luxurious property in Los Angeles district Brentwood, which is just down the road from her former marital homeAccording to gossip website TMZ, Maria – who has four children, Katherine, 21, Christina, 19, Patrick, 17, and Christopher, 13, with the former Californian governor – wants to be close to Arnold so it's easier for the custody arrangements of their two younger childrenEarlier this week, it was revealed Arnold, 63, is to give Maria a "very generous divorce settlement" and more than she is owed under Californian lawAn insider revealed: "Arnold realizes he is to blame for the collapse of his marriage READ MORE

Arnold Schwarzenegger to give Maria Shriver a 'very generous divorce settlement' (IrishCentral)

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:15:11 PDT

The 'Terminator' star – who admitted in May to fathering a boy named Joseph with his family’s housekeeper Mildred Baena 13 years ago while he was still married to the 55-year-old writer - is reportedly willing to give Maria more than she is owed under Californian lawAn insider revealed to RadarOnlinecom: "Arnold realises he is to blame for the collapse of his marriage Maria was a loving wife and mother, and he doesn't think that any amount of money can minimize what he has put her through READ MORE

Maria Shriver confronted the mother of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s secret child - noticed boy’s resemblance to husband (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:00:11 PDT

Although Mildred 'Patti' Baena – who worked as a housekeeper for the couple - never confessed her son Joseph’s paternity to Arnold following a brief fling with the ‘Terminator’ star, Maria became suspicious after staff pointed out the similarities when Joseph, 13, visited their home and following a confrontation, Patti "broke down" and the truth emergedPatti said: “Last summer I brought Joseph over to the house Until then, he hadn’t been around very much After that, people in the house started whispering about how much they looked like each other READ MORE

Maria Shriver doesn't want her children to become "collateral damage" in divorce with Arnold Schwarzenegger (IrishCentral)

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:00:08 PDT

The couple split after 25 years of marriage last month, shortly before it was publicly revealed Arnold fathered a child namedJoseph, now 13, with the family's former housekeeper Mildred 'Patty' Baena and although she wants to legally end their union, Maria is determined to protect their children Katherine, 21, Christina, 19, Patrick, 17, and Christopher, 13A source told RadarOnline: "Maria is extremely bright, and trusts her lawyer, Laura Wasser Maria wants to ensure that she gets a fair settlement and that her children's future is secure, that is all she cares about, period"Maria has already begun to move on from her failed marriage READ MORE

U2’s Bono comforts Maria Shriver over Arnold Schwarzenegger marriage split (IrishCentral)

Sat, 28 May 2011 06:45:09 PDT

Bono was offered some words of comfort to Maria Shriver this week over the split of her 25-year marriage to Arnold SchwarzeneggerThe couple’s marriage was rocked recently when the news emerged that the action hero had fathered a child with their housekeeper Mildred BaenaThe 51-year old Dubliner appeared to be having a serious conversation with the mother of four and at one point held her hand consolingly and patted her armBono was having lunch with the Kennedy at a restaurant in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and she was not wearing her wedding ring READ MORE

Madonna, Tom Cruise and Maria Shriver attended Oprah Winfrey's final shows (IrishCentral)

Wed, 18 May 2011 07:00:12 PDT

Around 13,000 people attended the recording at the United Centre in Chicago – for two shows that will air on May 23 and 24, ahead of the last episode on May 25 – and saw the galaxy of celebrities pay tribute to the inspirational television presenterTom – who famously jumped up and down on the couch on the 'Oprah Winfrey Show' while discussing his love for Katie Holmes – claimed the 57-year-old personality taught people how to "change" themselvesHe told the audience: "You have always had the power to change lives And that is the lesson you brought READ MORE

Maria Shriver is 'heartbroken' - releases statement about Arnold Schwarzenegger revelations (IrishCentral)

Wed, 18 May 2011 06:45:09 PDT

The 55-year-old author - who was married to the 'Terminator' actor for 25 years and has four children, Katherine, 21, Christina, 19, Patrick, 17, and Christopher, 13, with him – is attempting to “rebuild” her life after Arnold admitted paternity of the child, whose mother was a member of their household staff for more than 20 yearsIn a statement, she said: “This is a painful and heartbreaking time As a mother, my concern is for the children I ask for compassion, respect and privacy as my children and I try to rebuild our lives and heal READ MORE

Arnold Schwarzenegger split - Maria Shriver discovered he fathered a child 10 years ago with staff member (IrishCentral)

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:00:10 PDT

Maria Shriver - who was married to the ‘Terminator’ actor for 25 years and has four children, Katherine, 21, Christina, 19, Patrick, 17, and Christopher, 13, with him – moved out of the family’s Los Angeles mansion earlier this year after Arnold admitted paternity of the child, whose mother worked with the family for 20 years before retiring in JanuaryArnold – the former Governor of California – said in a statement released to the Los Angeles Times newspaper: "After leaving the governor's office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused READ MORE

Maria Shriver well-used to love rats from her Kennedy family background (IrishCentral)

Tue, 17 May 2011 08:10:06 PDT

As a member of the extended Kennedy clan Maria Shriver was well used to tales of infidelity and skirt chasing but she seems to have landed a doozy with her marriage to Arnold SchwarzeneggerThe revelation that he had fathered a child with an employee and kept it secret both from the public and apparently his wife, during his time as governor of California reveals a peculiar kind of love rat that puts him in the John Edwards categoryEdwards you might remember fathered a child with another woman as his wife lay dying of cancer Arnie apparently kept his woman in his employment and his kids played with her kid growing up, never knowing they had a half sibling READ MORE

Arnold Schwarzenegger taking split from wife Maria Shriver 'one day at a time' (IrishCentral)

Wed, 11 May 2011 06:45:08 PDT

'The 'Terminator' actor and former governor of California announced on Tuesday that he and his spouse of 25 years have separated, and he admits he and Maria are slowly coming to terms with their decisionSpeaking at the 63rd Israel Independence Day Celebration in Los Angeles last night, he said: “We both love each other very much And we're taking it one day at a time The bottom line is we want to thank all the people for their great, great support READ MORE

Arnold Schwarzenegger separates from wife Maria Shriver (IrishCentral)

Tue, 10 May 2011 06:30:10 PDT

The 'Terminator' actor – who completed seven years as the Republican Governor of California in January - is no longer living with his spouse after much "thought, reflection and discussion"However, they insist their children Katherine, 21, Christina, 19, Patrick, 17, and Christopher, 13, are the "light" in their lives and they will "continue" to parent them togetherThe couple said in a statement: "This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion and prayer, we came to this decision together READ MORE