Ex-wife Maria Shriver’s Father Gave Arnold Schwarzenegger Hilarious Advice on Their 1986 Wedding to Handle Her Daughter: “Better Take Charge”

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver may now lead separate lives, but there was a time when the duo was madly in love. Regardless of what happened down the line, the summer afternoon of April 26, 1986, remained forever engraved in their mind. As Maria trailed past the cheering crowd, Arnold patiently waited at the aisle’s end. While the Shriver, Kennedy, and Schwarzenegger families hustled within the walls of St. Francis Xavier, the crowd outside cheered as the love birds said, ‘I do.’

Decades have passed, and dynamics have changed since that day, but memories have stayed afresh. As fans walk down the memory lane of their favorite’s life, they come across tales from the iconic wedding.

Arnold’s father-in-law tried to crack a joke

Sargent Shriver was a tough man. A diplomat, politician, and activist, Maria’s father was a no non-sense man. Known for his stellar administrative qualities and multiple visionary programs, the acclaimed politician soon realized how difficult a wedding could get, especially if it’s your daughter walking down the aisle.

The bride’s father tried his best to control his emotions when he realized that giving up on his daughter was hard. Attempting to lighten the mood, there were some funny cracks. Sargent Shriver said, “You better take charge, ‘ just joking about how to handle Maria.”

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When Arnold married Maria, it became the talk of the town. The day attracted the largest media outlets, and many witnessed it. Describing the day, reporter Elizabeth Kastor said, “It was a warm, friendly atmosphere. So many Kennedy gatherings have moments of sadness. This time you felt they really deserved a joyful moment.” However, for Arnold and Maria, it was not the forever that they wished for.

What led to Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger file for divorce?

Before calling it quits, Maria and Arnold were married for 25 long years. When the news of Arnold’s affair with house help, Mildred Baena, came out in the open, and they revealed that he had fathered a child outside wedlock, Maria filed for a divorce. After a decade-long legal battle, they formalized their separation in 2021.

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Together, they share four children, two daughters, and two sons. The two may have separated, but their respect and love for each other remain the same. They often keep their differences aside for their family. A few weeks back, the ex-couple came together to celebrate their son Patrick’s 29th birthday.