Joseph Baena was welcomed through an affair that caused a huge rift between his father, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and his family. The actor took accountability for his actions and accepted his love child into his life, and now, the two share a very close father-son bond.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, former US President John F. Kennedy’s niece, were married for over 30 years. The award-winning journalist and author’s parents are Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver.
Arnold and his wife were happy in their marriage for a long time and welcomed four children before things fell apart in 2011. The former couple had a maid who looked after their children and home for about 20 years.
During the couple’s marriage, their helper and the “Twins” star became intimately involved and welcomed a child: Joseph Baena. After his birth, Maria kept her son a secret from the actor’s wife and his half-siblings, with reports revealing the Schwarzenegger family saw Joseph and his mother as family friends.
As Joseph grew, his resemblance to the legendary star became more obvious, and after the secret of his existence broke out, Arnold’s family was torn apart. In the aftermath, the “Terminator” actor maintained a solid bond with his children and ex-wife, but Joseph’s half-siblings allegedly rejected him.
It’s been reported that Joseph wished for a relationship with all his half-siblings; however, some haven’t returned his efforts or the desire to have one. While that part of his life is still on the mend, Joseph’s multi-faceted career and relationship with Arnold continue to flourish.
