Arnold Schwarzenegger openly shared the story of how he confessed his infidelity and the existence of his son Joseph, who was born out of wedlock, to his ex-wife Maria Shriver during a marriage counseling session. At first, Schwarzenegger himself was unaware that Joseph was his biological son, believing him to be the child of the housekeeper’s husband.However, as Joseph grew older, the resemblance became undeniable, leading to a shocking revelation. Schwarzenegger admitted his mistake and the pain he caused to his family, acknowledging the suffering endured by Maria and their children.Despite the betrayal, Schwarzenegger expressed gratitude for maintaining a warm and friendly relationship with Maria after their divorce. He took responsibility for his actions by providing a spacious house for the former housekeeper and Joseph, ensuring that his son did not feel unwanted or unloved. Schwarzenegger expressed his pride in Joseph’s achievements, emphasizing his efforts to support and cherish him.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver were married in 1986 but eventually separated in 2011 when Maria discovered the truth about the affair and their illegitimate child. They finalized their divorce in 2021.Throughout their marriage, they had four children together: daughters Catherine and Christina, and sons Patrick and Christopher.