webfact Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Schwarzenegger reveals child with household worker Los Angeles - Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted he fathered a child some 10 years ago with a member of his household staff and only told his wife about it a few months ago. The Austrian-born movie star revealed the bombshell after being confronted with the story by the Los Angeles Times, which reported the news in its Tuesday edition. "After leaving the governor's office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago," Schwarzenegger said in a statement to The Los Angeles Times in response to questions. "I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility. The Los Angeles Times declined to name the woman but said she was a longtime member of the household staff, having worked for Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver for over 20 years. The couple announced earlier this month their separation after 25 years of marriage. According to a source Schwarzenegger, 63, took financial responsibility for the child from the start and continued to provide support. The woman only recently stopped working for the family -- The Nation 2011-05-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 The couple announced earlier this month their separation after 25 years of marriage. Maybe he won't be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Schwarzenegger has my sympathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeleJoe Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 The couple announced earlier this month their separation after 25 years of marriage. Maybe he won't be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Just wondering what did all the Kennedy family members, in their previous life, to attract so much misery ?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ableguy Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Just wondering what did all the Kennedy family members, in their previous life, to attract so much misery ?!? What are you rambling about ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I knew there was more to the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWalkingMan Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Arnie, Arnie... Everyone knows that you should not dip your pen into the company well. Oh well, he is Republican. TheWalkingMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 It was probably getting to the point where the child's parentage was becoming obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudhopper Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Marriage: TERMINATED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manahale Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I've often wondered the same thing. Maybe it is due to all the pain and suffering that came from Joe's business dealings. Just wondering what did all the Kennedy family members, in their previous life, to attract so much misery ?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 He's not the first and he won't be the last to have screwed up. I feel for the other kids in this family. It's devastating. He lived with the secret for a decade. That takes a toll on mental health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 It makes me feel better that Arnie thinks with the small head too. At least I am not the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
News_Editor Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Arnold Schwarzenegger admits having child with household staff 2011-05-17 20:42:31 GMT+7 (ICT) LOS ANGELES (BNO NEWS) -- Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted to have fathered a child with one of his household staff, which caused the eventual separation from his wife. In a letter sent to the L.A. Times late Monday night, Schwarzenegger, 63 said that he and his wife Maria Shiver, 55, announced their separation last week, shortly after their 25th wedding anniversary, after he told his wife about the child. "I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family," Schwarzenegger said. "There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry." According to the letter, the mother of the child had worked as a staff member of the family for about 20 years before retiring in January. Their child was born around 10 years ago. The media outlet also said that an unnamed source confirmed that Schwarzenegger had been financially supporting the child since the birth, which occurred before he took office in 2003. "I ask that the media respect my wife and children through this extremely difficult time," Schwarzenegger stated. "While I deserve your attention and criticism, my family does not. " -- © BNO News All rights reserved 2011-05-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 According to the letter, the mother of the child had worked as a staff member of the family for about 20 years before retiring in January. Their child was born around 10 years ago. I can only wonder at how hurt Ms. Maria Shiver felt when Arnie told her AFTER the maid had continued working for the family till begin of this year. That's assuming she didn't know a bloody thing all these years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 According to the letter, the mother of the child had worked as a staff member of the family for about 20 years before retiring in January. Their child was born around 10 years ago. I can only wonder at how hurt Ms. Maria Shiver felt when Arnie told her AFTER the maid had continued working for the family till begin of this year. That's assuming she didn't know a bloody thing all these years "After leaving the governor's office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago," Schwarzenegger said Monday night in a statement issued to The Times in response to questions. "I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry. http://www.latimes.com/la-me-0517-arnold-20110517,0,4552508.story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roamer Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Just wondering what did all the Kennedy family members, in their previous life, to attract so much misery ?!? What are you rambling about ? His wife was (is) part of the Kennedy clan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itishothere Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 He lived with the secret for a decade. That takes a toll on mental health. Indeed. And for 8 of those years he was Governor of California. Another 37m people he lied to. Well, at least it is all out in the open now, when it doesn't really make much difference to him. However, I would imagine a few people are wondering if there is anything else he concealed during those years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisailer Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 This is what we get when we elect "actors" to public office. This is what we have come to expect from our "leaders" and apparantly Americans are too fat and lazy to care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahsbloke Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 This is what we get when we elect "actors" to public office. This is what we have come to expect from our "leaders" and apparantly Americans are too fat and lazy to care. You think some politicians don't lie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 This is what we get when we elect "actors" to public office. This is what we have come to expect from our "leaders" and apparantly Americans are too fat and lazy to care. A lot of career politicians have fooled around too. Personally, I could care less who they have sex with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 This is what we get when we elect "actors" to public office. This is what we have come to expect from our "leaders" and apparantly Americans are too fat and lazy to care. A lot of career politicians have fooled around too. Personally, I could care less who they have sex with. I would suggest that most people have a bigger issue with the lies and deceit spread out over a long period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 This is what we get when we elect "actors" to public office. This is what we have come to expect from our "leaders" and apparantly Americans are too fat and lazy to care. A lot of career politicians have fooled around too. Personally, I could care less who they have sex with. I would suggest that most people have a bigger issue with the lies and deceit spread out over a long period of time. I agree, that seems to be the core concern here. While I understand his desire to perhaps protect his (then young) children, wife and marriage, it does seem like he has ended up hurting them, himself and even the people of California more with the long-term lies. It is also obvious that he would not have been elected Governor if this had been publicly disclosed. He did dodge quite a few bullets in the first campaign re: overly aggressive, and suggestive sexual advances, and a generally acknowledged "zipper problem" but these were beaten back, helped in part by his wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaoyang Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Now that he's no longer governor, maybe he can go to work for the IMF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Even the heros and heroines have feet of clay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Wonder how this kid is going to deal with a father who did not acknowledge him/her for 10 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Just wondering what did all the Kennedy family members, in their previous life, to attract so much misery ?!? What are you rambling about ? His wife was (is) part of the Kennedy clan. Cheers for lightning up the philistine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Wonder how this kid is going to deal with a father who did not acknowledge him/her for 10 years? I have an uncle that didn't meet his mother (my grand mother) until he was in his late fifties. He became a Mormon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Wonder how this kid is going to deal with a father who did not acknowledge him/her for 10 years? By the way: Arnold Schwarzenegger is thinking about running for president... of Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Wonder how this kid is going to deal with a father who did not acknowledge him/her for 10 years? By the way: Arnold Schwarzenegger is thinking about running for president... of Europe the other contender for that position is... Thaksin Shinawatra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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