Arnold Schwarzenegger and wife Maria Shriver separate

Feuer Frei! · 05-10-11, 12:29 AM

FORMER California Governor and action movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver have separated after 25 years of marriage. "This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us," the couple said in a statement received by the Los Angeles Times.
"After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion and prayer, we came to this decision together. At this time, we are living apart while we work on the future of our relationship.
"We are continuing to parent our four children together. They are the light and the centre of both of our lives.
"We consider this a private matter and neither we nor any of our friends or family will have further comment. We ask for compassion and respect from the media and the public."
Shriver, 55, moved out of the couple's mansion in Brentwood, California, a few weeks ago, the Times reported.
The couple met when NBC journalist and former newsreader Tom Brokaw introduced Shriver to Schwarzenegger - then an Austrian bodybuilder - at a charity tennis tournament in 1977.
The pair married in 1986, with their 25th wedding anniversary passing without fanfare on April 26 this year.
They have four children - Katherine, 21, Christina, 19, Patrick, 17, and 13-year-old Christopher.
Schwarzenegger shot to fame as an action movie star, with lead roles in such films as Conan the Barbarian, The Terminator, Commando and Predator, before his role as a politician.
Shriver is a journalist and author of six best-selling books.
Shriver and Schwarzenegger, 63, proved to be an odd couple in their public lives, finding themselves at opposite ends of the political spectrum.
Republican Schwarzenegger served two terms as governor of California - during which time he was referred to as "The Governator". His second term ended in January this year.
Shriver, meanwhile, belongs to the Kennedy family, a Democratic dynasty in US politics. Shriver's mother was Eunice Kennedy Shriver - the sister of former US President John F Kennedy.
She publicly backed Democrat Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential campaign, while Schwarzenegger supported his Republican opponent John McCain.

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GoldenRivet · 05-10-11, 12:44 AM

Well thats too bad.

Hope they work it out or make the right and respectful decisions by one another and for their kids. (though it appears a couple of them are old enough to be out of the house)

not all marriages work, especially when differences in politics can get involved.

I wish the best for both of them, and i hope the media respects their wishes.

Torplexed · 05-10-11, 04:00 AM

Wow. First Al and Tipper. Now Arnold and Maria.

Makes you wonder if Bill and Hillary are really still married or just pretending.

HunterICX · 05-10-11, 04:22 AM

I wonder how it went....

?

HunterICX

Gerald · 05-10-11, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterICX

I wonder how it went....

?

HunterICX

Herr-Berbunch · 05-10-11, 05:46 AM

He'll be back!

Torplexed · 05-10-11, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

He'll be back!

Fish In The Water · 05-10-11, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

Well thats too bad.

Agreed...

It's always sad when a marriage breaks down. Especially in a case like this when it was such a high profile union of left and right. It kind of stood out as a small beacon of hope that people who disagree politically can still live with and respect one another.

Best wishes for them personally and especially for the kids.

Castout · 05-10-11, 06:18 AM

After 25 years of being together. Arnold is he serious?

The kids!

The commitment!

The love and admiration in the beginning,

The time well spent together

The romance all this time

The companionship

The friendship

The laughters

The hugs,

The hand holding

The kisses

The outings,

25 years?! I can understand people breaking up after 2-5 years of marriage but 25?! I see a marriage worth saving here. You don't stick in a marriage for 25 years unless there's good chemistry in there.

Jimbuna · 05-10-11, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torplexed

Beat me to it

Herr-Berbunch · 05-10-11, 07:08 AM

Maybe he just had his mind elsewhere...

I hope that's edited enough!!!!

the_tyrant · 05-10-11, 07:19 AM

well thats too bad

25 years of marriage broken apart by politics

Feuer Frei! · 05-10-11, 07:59 AM

I dare say there is more to this story than meets the eye.
After 25 years?
Long time together with someone. Something not right here.
Hope they work it out.

MothBalls · 05-10-11, 10:13 AM

Marriage license should be like a drivers license. After 4 years it automatically expires unless it is renewed.

"Life's a bitch, then you divorce one."

"Variety is the spice of life."

Armistead · 05-10-11, 02:14 PM

That's ashame, thought they had a good marriage...she's a hottie for her age...

05-10-11, 12:29 AM	#1
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Arnold Schwarzenegger and wife Maria Shriver separate FORMER California Governor and action movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver have separated after 25 years of marriage. "This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us," the couple said in a statement received by the Los Angeles Times. "After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion and prayer, we came to this decision together. At this time, we are living apart while we work on the future of our relationship. "We are continuing to parent our four children together. They are the light and the centre of both of our lives. "We consider this a private matter and neither we nor any of our friends or family will have further comment. We ask for compassion and respect from the media and the public." Shriver, 55, moved out of the couple's mansion in Brentwood, California, a few weeks ago, the Times reported. The couple met when NBC journalist and former newsreader Tom Brokaw introduced Shriver to Schwarzenegger - then an Austrian bodybuilder - at a charity tennis tournament in 1977. The pair married in 1986, with their 25th wedding anniversary passing without fanfare on April 26 this year. They have four children - Katherine, 21, Christina, 19, Patrick, 17, and 13-year-old Christopher. Schwarzenegger shot to fame as an action movie star, with lead roles in such films as Conan the Barbarian, The Terminator, Commando and Predator, before his role as a politician. Shriver is a journalist and author of six best-selling books. Shriver and Schwarzenegger, 63, proved to be an odd couple in their public lives, finding themselves at opposite ends of the political spectrum. Republican Schwarzenegger served two terms as governor of California - during which time he was referred to as "The Governator". His second term ended in January this year. Shriver, meanwhile, belongs to the Kennedy family, a Democratic dynasty in US politics. Shriver's mother was Eunice Kennedy Shriver - the sister of former US President John F Kennedy. She publicly backed Democrat Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential campaign, while Schwarzenegger supported his Republican opponent John McCain. SOURCE __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

05-10-11, 12:44 AM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Well thats too bad. Hope they work it out or make the right and respectful decisions by one another and for their kids. (though it appears a couple of them are old enough to be out of the house) not all marriages work, especially when differences in politics can get involved. I wish the best for both of them, and i hope the media respects their wishes. __________________

05-10-11, 04:00 AM	#3
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Wow. First Al and Tipper. Now Arnold and Maria. Makes you wonder if Bill and Hillary are really still married or just pretending. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

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HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I wonder how it went.... ? HunterICX __________________

05-10-11, 05:46 AM	#6
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	He'll be back! __________________

05-10-11, 06:18 AM	#9
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	After 25 years of being together. Arnold is he serious? The kids! The commitment! The love and admiration in the beginning, The time well spent together The romance all this time The companionship The friendship The laughters The hugs, The hand holding The kisses The outings, 25 years?! I can understand people breaking up after 2-5 years of marriage but 25?! I see a marriage worth saving here. You don't stick in a marriage for 25 years unless there's good chemistry in there. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

05-10-11, 07:08 AM	#11
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Maybe he just had his mind elsewhere... I hope that's edited enough!!!! __________________

05-10-11, 07:19 AM	#12
the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	well thats too bad 25 years of marriage broken apart by politics

05-10-11, 07:59 AM	#13
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	I dare say there is more to this story than meets the eye. After 25 years? Long time together with someone. Something not right here. Hope they work it out. __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

05-10-11, 10:13 AM	#14
MothBalls Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,012 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Marriage license should be like a drivers license. After 4 years it automatically expires unless it is renewed. "Life's a bitch, then you divorce one." "Variety is the spice of life."

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Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	That's ashame, thought they had a good marriage...she's a hottie for her age...

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