The son of Mildred “Patty” and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joseph Baena, has managed a complicated and public relationship with his well-known father. Baena, 26, is proud of his heritage and has a good relationship with Schwarzenegger despite being rejected by his half-siblings.
The first 14 years of Baena’s life were spent with his existence being kept a secret. When he was thirteen, he found out that Arnold Schwarzenegger was his father. This news came at the same time that he faced heavy public scrutiny. Baena remembers that his mother’s revelation of the truth was a difficult time that attracted a lot of attention from the public.
Unbeknownst to his wife, Maria Shriver, Schwarzenegger provided discreet support to Baena and his mother during this period. But as Baena grew older, his Schwarzenegger similarity became more and more obvious, making it impossible to hide their relationship.
In his biography, “Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story,” Schwarzenegger openly discussed the affair and its consequences and begged his kids’ pardon. His marriage to Shriver broke down in 2021 as a result of the affair’s public revelation.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Baena is pursuing professions in bodybuilding and acting. The two are passionate about exercise, and Baena looks up to Schwarzenegger as a mentor. Baena is determined to succeed on his own merit and hard work, despite his father’s celebrity.
His connection with his half-siblings is still tense, though. The persistent tension is highlighted by Baena’s regular feeling of exclusion from family gatherings and her frequent absence from family photos. Baena’s supporters contend that he should receive equitable treatment and acceptance from his siblings.
Schwarzenegger shows his pride and affection for Baena, even as he admits his past transgressions. In an effort to make sure his kid feels important despite the discord in the family, he highlights how accepted and cherished Baena is.