Arnold Schwarzenegger on ‘troublesome’ Maria Shriver divorce: ‘It was my f–ok up’

Arnold Schwarzenegger blames himself for his “troublesome” 2011 cut up from ex-wife Maria Shriver.

Whereas evaluating himself to his function within the new Netflix sequence “FUBAR,” the actor mentioned whether or not his character Luke’s marriage failing resulting from infidelity was “intentionally autobiographical.”

“We had been laughing about it — it feels prefer it’s a documentary,” he advised the Hollywood Reporter in a brand new interview printed Tuesday.

“The distinction is, within the present, he doesn’t contemplate it dishonest as a result of [seducing CIA assets] was a part of his career. His spouse moved on as a result of he by no means was residence, and now he has this dilemma with the daughter as a result of she has the identical job and it’s going to screw up her relationship, too.”

Schwarzenegger added, “However in [my real-life marriage to Shriver], it was my f–k-up. It was my failure.”

A still of Monica Barbaro, Jay Baruchel and Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Fubar."
Whereas evaluating himself to his function within the new Netflix sequence “FUBAR,” the actor mentioned whether or not his character Luke’s infidelity was “intentionally autobiographical.”
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver at an event.
“However in [my real-life marriage to Shriver], it was my f–k-up. It was my failure,” he admitted.
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Although the “Terminator” star mentioned his character is “deep down nonetheless in love together with his spouse,” he denied lacking being married in actual life and gushed about his romance with girlfriend Heather Mulligan.

“[The divorce] was very, very troublesome to start with,” the previous bodybuilder defined. “Finally, you progress on. I’ve a beautiful girlfriend, [physical therapist] Heather Milligan, who may be very profitable. I’m actually happy with her, and I like her.”

Whereas Shriver, 67, and Schwarzenegger, 75, ended their marriage 12 years in the past, he mentioned they’ve an amicable relationship and have accomplished a terrific job elevating their 4 children: Katherine, 33, Christina, 31, Patrick, 29, and Christopher, 25.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver at an event.
Although Schwarzenegger mentioned the cut up was “very troublesome” to start with, he and the journalist are actually nice pals.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver at an event.
Shriver filed for divorce in 2011 after studying that the “Terminator” star had fathered a baby with their longtime housekeeper.
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“She and I are actually good pals and really shut, and we’re very happy with the way in which we raised our children. Although we had this drama, we did Easter collectively, Mom’s Day collectively, the Christmases collectively, all birthdays — every thing collectively.”

He continued, “If there’s Oscars for find out how to deal with divorce, Maria and I ought to get it for having the least quantity of affect on the children. The sweetness and kindness you see in them, that’s from my spouse. The self-discipline and work ethic is from me.”

The previous first girl of California filed for divorce in July 2011 after the “Commando” actor admitted to fathering son Joseph Baena, 25, with their longtime housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena. Nevertheless, their divorce was not finalized till December 2021.

Christina Schwarzenegger, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver and Katherine Schwarzenegger at an event.
The couple shares 4 children collectively.
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In February, Shriver mirrored on the divorce, sharing that she was left “sobbing” after she sought recommendation from a convent’s reverend mom after their cut up.

“[She said], ‘You’ll be able to’t come dwell right here … however you do have permission to exit and turn out to be Maria.’”

The journalist mentioned she recalled giving herself “permission to start out studying” as she left the covenant.