“Everyone Said, Forget It”: Arnold Schwarzenegger Shared Maria Shriver’s Parent’s Noble Act That That Won His Heart, Interview 1991

The legendary bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger is a people’s man. From grooming veterans’ hair to working for animal shelters and adoption homes, Schwarzenegger and his family have always believed in giving back to the community. But from where did Schwarzenegger learn the “act of giving”? The answer might be the famous Kennedy family. Schwarzenegger once recalled a story involving his ex-wife Maria Shriver’s parents.

In a 1991 interview, Arnold recalled a specific memory of his then-in-laws. He talked about how his in-laws were involved in a noble cause.

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Maria Shriver’s parents, Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver were renowned in the country. Being from the well-known Kennedy household, they were often involved in helping and serving their people.

In 1991, when Schwarzenegger was promoting his Terminator 2 movie on the Arsenio Hall Show, he recalled an inspiring story of his in-laws. Back then, Schwarzenegger was one of the active and important members of the Special Olympics. However, while talking about the sports event, the actor recalled a noble story involving his ex-mother-in-law.

He recalled, “Maria’s mother and father started the Special Olympics more than 30 years ago. At the time when everyone said, ‘forget it, it won’t happen, you shouldn’t do it, leave those kids locked up in hospitals or homes, they would never be able to adapt to a normal life, and so on,’ and Maria’s mother said, ‘However I’m gonna do it,’ and then she did it.”

Hearing this story from a proud Schwarzenegger, the audience and host erupted in a round of applause. The bodybuilder further concluded, “She’s fantastic.”

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The former California Governor, who deeply admired his in-laws, is now often seen helping those in need.

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Arnie is regarded as a kind-hearted person. He generally stands up for and supports various charitable causes. Almost a month ago, during American Veterans’ Day, the great bodybuilder and actor was captured grooming many homeless veterans’ hair at a campaign.

Although Schwarzenegger did not seem to have any experience in hair-cutting, he seemed as calm and focused as usual. The legend also helped other volunteers in serving food to the veterans. He also urges his fans and followers to help those in need.

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Like Schwarzenegger, his family and ex-wife Shriver also support various noble causes. Each does their part to serve the community and the needy.