Arnold Schwarzenegger and His Children – Where They Are and What They Do

The legendary bodybuilder and the icon of the Hollywood entertainment industry, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is among the most prominent names in the world. From bodybuilding to acting to politics, the Austrian earned a treasure trove of success in every field that piqued his interest. However, most people are only aware of the Terminator’s opulent career. But many are oblivious to the fact that his children, too, are making waves and reaching pinnacles of success in their respective vocations.

Let’s get into the details about the 7x Mr. Olympia’s children and take a panoramic view of their personal and professional fronts.

How many children does Arnold Schwarzenegger have?

The Austrian Oak is the father of 5 children. He shares his four oldest ones with his ex-wife and American journalist Maria Shriver. After getting married in 1986, the couple welcomed their eldest child, Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger, on 13th December 1989. On 23rd July 1991, Schwarzenegger and Shriver became the parents of their second daughter, Christina Maria Aurelia Schwarzenegger. 

On 18th September 1993, the couple welcomed their first son, Patrick Arnold Shriver Schwarzenegger. Four years later, on 27th September 1997, Shriver and Schwarzenegger became the parents of their second son, Christopher Sargent Shriver Schwarzenegger. The bodybuilder’s fifth and youngest child is Joseph Baena, who was born on 2nd October 1997, just a few days after his son Christopher. Baena’s mother is Mildred Patricia Baena, who worked as a household employee for the Terminator’s family for around 20 years before retiring in 2011- the same year when the former governor’s infidelities with Patty Baena came to light.

Know about his eldest daughter Katherine Schwarzenegger 

The Austrian’s eldest daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger, is an author, animal rights advocate, and philanthropist. She completed her alma mater at the University of Southern California and graduated in the year 2012. However, way before completing her education, she became a published author and astounded everyone with her incredible flair for writing. In 2010, Katherine wrote a self-help book titled, ‘Rock What You’ve Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who’s Been There and Back’, and it became a bestseller right away. Then, in 2014, she published a college grad survival guide, ‘I Just Graduated…Now What?’

Katherine’s love for dogs made her write another masterpiece, and in 2017, she came out with a children’s book about a girl and her pup titled ‘Maverick and Me’. Following this, in 2020, Schwarzenegger introduced her 3rd self-help book to the world, named ‘The Gift of Forgiveness’. This year, Katherine added one more scripture to her attic of wisdom by creating a children’s book full of illustrations and stories, titled ‘Good Night, Sister’. Besides having a successful writing career, Katherine also works as an animal rights activist. She is the ambassador of the ‘American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ and supports the ‘Best Friends Animals Society’.

Katherine Schwarzenegger is married to MCU superstar Chris Pratt. The pair first met at a church in 2018 and started dating right after that. The power couple exchanged vows in June 2019 at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California. In the year 2020, the pair welcomed their oldest daughter, Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt. Schwarzenegger and Pratt’s youngest child, daughter Eloise Christina Schwarzenegger Pratt was born in 2022.

Schwarzenegger and Shriver’s second child Christina Schwarzenegger

The 7x Mr. Olympia champion’s second-born, Christina Schwarzenegger, followed in the footsteps of his father and now works as a film producer. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown University in Washington D.C., in 2013. She later studied interior architecture at the Parsons School of Design, following which she worked at Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand ‘Goop’ as an editor. More so, she is the founding member of the Special Olympics Founder’s Council.

She kick-started her journey as a producer and creator in Hollywood in 2018. Christina is the executive producer of the ‘Take Your Pills’ web series at Netflix. Interestingly, Maria Shriver also played a major role in her daughter’s venture by co-producing the documentary in 2018. ‘Take Your Pills’ documentary series revolves around America’s dependence and obsession with various prescription pills. Nevertheless, she is now all set to make a splash in Hollywood through her outstanding film-making adroitness.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Patrick Schwarzenegger

The Austrian Oak’s eldest of three sons, Patrick Schwarzenegger, is a model and actor. Like his elder sister, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Patrick also completed his alma mater at the University of Southern California. After graduating from USC with a degree in business and a minor in cinematic arts, he went on to pursue his love for cinema. However, his interest in acting was first sparked when he played the protagonist at age 10 in the 2006 sports-comedy film, ‘the Benchwarmers’. Then in 2012, he played a supporting role in the rom-com drama film ‘Stuck in Love’. The supporting role saga went on for another few years until he got his first big break in 2018.

He played his first leading role opposite the iconic Bella Thorne in the 2018 romantic drama ‘Midnight Sun’. Interestingly, the movie grossed over 27 million dollars worldwide and earned a hoard full of reviews. Then in 2019, he came out with another blockbuster ‘Daniel Isn’t Real’. Following this, he once again astounded everyone with his incredible performance in the 2021 Netflix comedy-drama coming-of-age film ‘Moxie’. In 2022, Patrick once again caught the spotlight through his flair in Amazon’s thriller series ‘The Terminal List’ starring his brother-in-law, Chris Pratt.

His youngest son Christopher Schwarzenegger

Christopher Schwarzenegger is the youngest son of Arnold Schwarzenegger with Emmy-winning journalist Maria Shriver. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020. As he completed his studies, the Terminator hailed his son by penning a heartfelt message. The bodybuilding legend wrote, “Christopher, you are a champion and I love you. I know your graduation from Michigan wasn’t the big celebration you dreamed about for years, but walking across a stage isn’t what makes me so proud of you; it’s your compassion, your hard work, your critical thinking, and your selflessness that make me burst with pride. I can’t wait to watch you keep climbing and succeeding”.

Unlike his other siblings, he stays away from acting. Interestingly, he rather chose the path that leads to fitness and robustness. Although he avoids the proximity to social media, Christopher became the center of the spotlight in 2022 after a massive weight loss. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s child Joseph Baena with his ex-housekeeper

The ‘Pumping Iron’ star’s youngest son, Joseph Baena, is a fitness enthusiast and a budding actor. He completed his education in 2019 at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Following this, in 2021, Baena went to Checkmat Northridge to take Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lessons. Nevertheless, in 2022, Men’s Health recognized his love for fitness training and featured him in its March 2022 issue. Soon after that, he epitomized his father and kick-started his journey toward achieving a meticulous persona just like his dad.

More so, he also got featured in the short remake of the 7x Mr. Olympia’s megahit. Baena played the role of ‘The Terminator’ in the 2016 film ‘ Terminator 2 Remake with Joseph Baena: Bad to the Bone’. Then in 2022, he made his debut in the entertainment industry by playing the supporting role in the sci-fi comedy film ‘Chariot’. Baena also worked in the Television reality show, ‘Dancing with the Stars’. He appeared in the 31st season of the show and was paired with American dancer Daniella Karagach. Currently, the young bodybuilding prodigy works as a real estate agent in California with ARIA Industries.

The relationship between Schwarzenegger and Joseph Baena

The Predator actor and Joseph Baena share rather close-knit father-son dynamics. From working out together in the gym to celebrating birthdays together, the former governor and Baena spend as much time together as they can. However, Joseph Baena came to know about his father in 2011, therefore it took him a little time to get verse with his father. In the podcast, ‘Unwaxed’, Schwarzenegger’s youngest son opened up about his relationship with his father, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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He stated, “I also have to point out that with my relationship with my dad, it took a little while for me to get really close and just like I can joke around with him and talk about anything”. Mentioning the dynamics that he shares with his father now, Baena added, “Now it’s like awesome. I’m so close to my dad and we joke about everything”. 

How successful are all the children of Arnold Schwarzenegger

The 7x Mr. Olympia’s children have prospered and reached great heights in their respective careers. If Katherine Schwarzenegger became one of the most prominent figures in the world of art and literature, then, Christina Schwarzenegger made her parents proud through her exquisite flair in filmmaking. Interestingly, his son Patrick Schwarzenegger is moving toward the skyscraping top of Hollywood, as he continues to deliver top-notch performances in the entertainment industry. Whereas, son Christopher found his solace on the path toward health and fitness. Nevertheless, the youngest of all, Joseph Baena, has already made many heads turn his way through his commendable physique and some off-the-charts workout sessions.

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