An icon for peak health and fitness, Arnold Schwarzenegger is recognized all over the world. His contributions to the world of bodybuilding have been immense. Earning high regard as a bodybuilding legend, he inspires millions of amateur bodybuilders.
The seven-time Mr. Olympia is also one of the most popular and successful athlete-turned-actors of all time. Also starring majorly in action films, he made himself a household name. Such was his popularity that he did and contributed to several charities and noble work.
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The Terminator actor was in a marital relationship with Maria Shriver from 1986 to 2021. Shriver was herself highly active in contributing towards philanthropy and raising health awareness.
In 2018, WWE BOAT Natalya joined hands with Maria Shriver, who is also a notable journalist, to raise awareness about brain health. At the event, Shriver said, “If they wanna have their mind for as long as possible, they need to exercise.”
The 40-year-old proclaimed she had the workout of her lifetime, whereas Shriver stated she was struggling. Natalya said, “I also felt empowered working out with other people that share similar stories and that wanna make a difference.” Shriver stated, “The workout was really great but it was tough.”
Natalya said, “We talked about brain health while we were working out, and everybody had to think a little harder, which was good exercise for the brain.” However, the BOAT concluded by telling a very emotional and sad story.
She said, “My grandmother passed away from Alzheimer’s in 2000. I was feeling ready to help make the change.” The then and now former wife of Arnold Schwarzenegger said, “This is a fight, we shouldn’t be fighting alone, and it’s really important to come together. We are all children of this, and we are gonna be the solution of this movement.”
Shriver and Natalya actively participated in the brain health campaign, and Natalya even shared a personal story of hers to make the campaign even more impactful.
Why did Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver part ways?
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has been many things, from a bodybuilder to an actor and to even a politician. But being a family man or a devoted husband does not seem to be one of his best qualities. Maria Shriver and Schwarzenegger tied the knot in 1986 and the wedding lasted till 2021.
The marriage lasted 35 years, ending in 2021. However, Shriver had first filed for a divorce in 2011. The former Governor of California blamed the reason for divorce on himself when he had revealed that he fathered a child with their household staff.
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