Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s elder son Patrick Schwarzenegger stunned the world with his latest update. On 26th December 2023, Schwarzenegger Jr. proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Abby Champion, and the couple got engaged in fairytale style. He proposed to her at the beach with a big red heart in the background. However, the 26-year-old has certainly experienced his fair share of high-profile romances.
Before meeting Champion, one of Patrick’s most notable relationships was with the pop star Miley Cyrus back in 2014. The young couple became a sensation when Schwarzenegger and Cyrus shared a kiss during a USC football game. The moment captivated fans’ attention.
The short-term relationship with Miley Cyrus
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However, their romance took a turn for the worse after just five months, leading to a publicized split. What apparently led to their split was reportedly a series of photos that surfaced on the internet. These pictures showed the young actor hanging out with another girl during his spring break in March. At the time, he was just 21 years old and studying at the University of Southern California, and Cyrus was passionately focused on her music career.
According to reports, the couple broke up in April 2015. The breakup was undoubtedly a challenging period for both Schwarzenegger and Cyrus. Regardless of the hurdles, his romantic journey didn’t end there. In 2015, he crossed paths with Abby Champion when she made the move from Alabama to Los Angeles.
Champion and Schwarzenegger’s love story began to unfold in 2016 when they officially went public with their relationship. Over the years, the couple navigated the highs and lows of life together, marking a significant milestone with their recent engagement announcement. Champion is a professional model who hails from Alabama, bringing in a fresh chapter into his life.
Patrick Schwarzenegger and Champion shared the same values
Their relationship stands out because of the foundation rooted in family values, hard work, and a shared love for life’s simple pleasures. In a throwback interview with E! News Schwarzenegger praised and appreciated his now-fiancee and revealed the reason behind their long-term relationship.
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He said, “I think we stay in touch obviously through FaceTime and calls… but it’s really not hard. Being away from each other so often allows us to appreciate the time that we have together and really enjoy It!” Furthermore, he added, “I’m usually so slammed in the week with work and she’s usually traveling so It allows us both to have super fun weekends!”
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In contrast to his earlier relationship, it seems like Patrick and Abby’s love endured the test of hard times. Their commitment to each other is evident in their public appearances. Are you excited about the star wedding? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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