When the world thought that Arnold Schwarzenegger had conquered both Hollywood and the bodybuilding world, he shot for more. The Terminator star decided that he wanted to run for office in 2003 and soon became the Governor of California. His now ex-wife Maria Shriver was a huge part of his political career. The star lasted two successful terms and brought a lot of change in the state. However, his beginnings were as chaotic as any new venture for a star.

Hailing from the Kennedy family, Shriver went through many emotional turmoils before her husband made his political debut. One of them was nervousness surrounding her children and concerns for their privacy. But she was advised by Oprah Winfrey, who reduced her worries. So what exactly did she advice her? Read on to find out.

When Arnold Schwarzenegger entered politics, his ex received advice from a Hollywood star

It’s not new for a mother to worry about her children’s safety. Maria Shriver’s worries increased when she faced the reality of Arnold contesting in the elections. Her children would be going through the same nightmare that she did. Hundreds of people around all the time, schedulers, security, and more – she feared for her children’s privacy.

Since Maria Shriver belonged to the Kennedy family, with uncles Jack, Bobby, and Teddy Kennedy running for president, she was afraid. Entering politics meant being surrounded by media all the time, and even the smallest mistake could be a huge target for a scandal. She needed to protect her children from the prying eyes of the media. To ease her worries, good friend and Hollywood star Oprah Winfrey came to her rescue.

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Hearing her concerns, Oprah validated her opinion. However, she advised Shriver to go ahead with her chin up. The star advised, “This is going to give you a chance to right what you did not like in your childhood. Deal with it”.

Did Arnold’s children lead a different life from others?

Unlike Maria Shriver’s worries, the couple did a good job of keeping their children undercover. All four siblings led a life just like any average American kid, despite their parents’ fame. In fact, they went on to pursue odd jobs and sustain themselves while their father ran for office.

Patrick Schwarzenegger once recalled how he worked at a local mall as a security guard while his father was the governor. While he had his own security while working, he still made a living by himself. In fact, Arnold always encouraged them to learn and struggle on their own. Since then, his children have ventured into different fields of interest, including writing, business, and acting. His political career may have had an apprehensive beginning, but Arnold Schwarzenegger came through with his ideals.

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