WOW – didn’t see this one coming! I am not really surprised that this happened, but am shocked that it took us ten years to find out about it. Talk about a well-kept State secret!
Only a week after announcing separation from his wife of 25 years, Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger has now come forward and admitted to fathering a love child ten years ago with a former unnamed house staffer.
The Los Angeles Times reports that Shriver initiated the separation from Schwarzenegger when she learned he had a child with a member of their household staff over a decade ago.
“After leaving the governor’s office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago,” Schwarzenegger said Monday in a statement. “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.”
“I ask that the media respect my wife and children through this extremely difficult time. While I deserve your attention and criticism, my family does not.”
Patricia Baena, the woman who gave birth to the child, had worked in the family’s home for the past 20 years, but retired this past January.