Fathered a Child with Housemaid

Joseph Baena was born in Los Angeles, California, to Mildred Patricia “Patty” Baena, who worked as a longtime housekeeper for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver. Schwarzenegger later confirmed he was Joseph’s father. The birth occurred five days after Schwarzenegger and Shriver welcomed their youngest son, Christopher Schwarzenegger, who was born on 27/09/1997. At the time, Schwarzenegger and Shriver were married, and the circumstances surrounding Joseph Baena’s parentage were not publicly disclosed. Patty Baena had worked for the family for years, and Joseph Baena grew up largely outside the public spotlight. Schwarzenegger stated in later interviews that he became aware over time that he was Joseph’s father as the child grew older. The information became public in May 2011, shortly after Schwarzenegger completed his second term as Governor of California. Following the disclosure, Schwarzenegger acknowledged paternity and stated that he would continue providing support. Joseph Baena was born in Los Angeles and raised by his mother. After the public revelation in 2011, the timeline of the two births in September and October 1997 drew media attention due to their close proximity. The events occurred during a period when Schwarzenegger was active in film projects and several months after he underwent elective heart surgery in April 1997.