Famous actor and the former governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger reportedly is not considering marrying his longtime girlfriend Heather Milligan. Let’s take a look at his dating history.
Through multiple decades as one of the most famous faces in Hollywood, and then a hard pivot into the life of a successful politician, Arnold Schwarzenegger has led a life that few others can compare to. From humble roots as an Austrian immigrant to his rise to one of the most famous figures in pop culture, Arnold’s life has been well-documented ever since he broke onto the scene as a bodybuilder in 1970.
Although Arnold’s accomplishments in pop culture and politics are well-known, many fans may be less aware of the details of his private life — including who he has dated over the years. So, what do we know about Arnold’s dating history? Keep reading for all of the facts as they currently stand.
What does Arnold Schwarzenegger’s dating history look like? Has he been married?
To tackle Arnold’s romantic past, let’s first look at his spouse — an easy task is given that he has only ever been married once. Per Wikipedia, Arnold and Maria Shriver met in 1977 and quickly took up a liking for one another. By 1986, the couple officially married and began what is, to this day, Arnold’s longest-known relationship.
While they were together, Maria gave birth to four children with Arnold: Katherine (born Dec. 13, 1989), Christina (born July 23, 1991), Patrick (born Sept. 18, 1993), and Christopher (born Sept. 27, 1997). All four of them were born in the Los Angeles area, where the Schwarzenegger family has resided for decades. Maria remained married to Arnold through his tenure as governor of California, but the two ultimately announced their split in 2011 and finalized their divorce in 2021.
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Who else has Arnold been romantically involved with?
According to Famous Fix, Arnold met Barbara Baker in 1969, who was then a 21-year-old coed at San Diego State working near the Gold`s Gym where he trained at. The two saw each other romantically on and off for the next six years.
The next woman Arnold was associated with was Kellie Everts in 1972. a former stripper, bodybuilder, and evangelist. Little is known about Kellie and Arnold’s time together, but it was short-lived. The star’s next short-lived relationship came only a year later in 1973 when he met Kay Show while on The New Dating Game. The duo only remained together for a brief period of time.
In 1977, Arnold dated Sue Moray for a short while, but he met Maria Shriver while he was together with Sue. Because of his conflicting emotions, Sue reportedly made him choose between her and Maria, which led him to ultimately choose the latter. Despite choosing Maria as his love interest, Arnold seemingly had a hard time remaining faithful to her over the coming decades.
While together with Maria, Arnold was alleged to have had affairs with different women, spanning from the 1970s to the 2010s.
But when it comes to Arnold’s reported infidelity, no moment has gotten more attention than when he fathered a child with his family’s housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena in 1997 while he was married to Maria. This child, a son named Joseph Baena, is, per E!, close with Arnold throughout the years, despite not taking his last name.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been in a relationship with Brigitte Nielsen from 1984 to 1985 and has had encounters with Rachel Ticotin (1989), Gigi Goyette (1989 – 1996), Debra Wrenn (1982), and Eleanor Mondale (1979), per WhosDatedWho.
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Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s partner now?
The “Conan the Barbarian” actor is currently dating Heather Milligan years after his rough divorce from his ex-wife. The actor’s girlfriend is 28 years younger and they’ve been together for a decade since 2013.
What does Heather Milligan do for a living? By trade, Milligan is a physical therapist. She has her own practice called Elite Ortho Sport, where she treats professional athletes for their sports injuries.
Does the couple have any children together? Arnold and Heather do not share any children.
Are Arnold and Heather married? When it comes to taking things to the next level, the star might be hesitant. Schwarzenegger has always avoided talks about a second marriage, and his expensive divorce might be one to blame for it.
In a statement to Radar Online, an insider source mentioned how Schwarzenegger might be steering clear of the altar due to the fear of an expensive settlement. While neither the star nor Milligan confirmed this, marriage may not be in the cards yet.
In December 2022, Radar Online reported that an insider source revealed the star denying marriage plans. While he and Heather have stuck around for about a decade, the star doesn’t wish to bear another financial burden. Meanwhile, the said source also mentioned how the 48-year-old has been patient enough all this time.
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This wasn’t the first time Arnold denied marriage plans. In 2019, when he returned to the silver screen with Terminator Dark Fate, the star addressed his ongoing relationship with Milligan and thoughts on a second marriage.
The star quoted his mother’s instance when his father passed away in 1972. When he asked his mother if she would get married again, she replied that she wouldn’t “wash another guy’s underwear” after his father’s. Schwarzenegger seems to have maintained a similar stance, wherein he denied going through marriage for the second time. Despite these reports, the couple seems to be going strong and even traveled to Austria recently for the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative.