Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most famous guys in the world. Seriously, so many people know him. Or, at the very least, they know his famous lines from movies like The Terminator. We love the fact that he’s gone from being a famous movie star to being a political figure, and has since earned the title of 'World’s Sweetest Dad'.
Now, the "sweet dad" thing might be a little tough for those who are on team Maria Shriver (his now-ex-wife) to hear. However, you should trust us when we say that he’s actually done some good stuff for his kids, including Arnold's love child by his former housekeeper, Mildred. This love child's name is Joseph Baena.
Joseph has grown up to be a fine and upstanding young man, even though he still has a few things to hide. We’ve compiled lesser-known facts here, so everyone can find out the truth of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s secret son.
15 He And Arnold Have An Interesting Relationship
“Secret Dad” sounds like the kind of bad television show that could only be found inside the cartoon, BoJack Horseman. However, it’s actually kind of how Joseph Baena was raised by his not-so-secret-anymore father, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold didn’t admit that he was the father of Joseph for a long time.
14 But Not A Bad One
Despite this weird start to the relationship, Arnold and Joseph get along famously! Like, famously enough to post about each other on social media. Who’d have thought that this would ever work out, right?
Arnold has posted about Joseph and vice versa, including when Joseph graduated from college! Truly a proud dad.
13 He And The Rest Of The Family Have Some Tension
12 But He Had Love In Other Places
11 His Childhood Was Weird
Like, super-weird. Imagine being born to the housekeeper of one of the most famous men in the world, and then growing up around his family without ever being told that you were related by blood.
It’s just wild to try and wrap your head around, and we kind of feel bad for Joseph Baena.
10 And Maria Was The One Who Called It Out
9 He And Dad Are Identical
Like, ridiculously identical. While the rest of Arnold’s sons don’t seem to share his proclivity for building muscle, Joseph has really and truly taken up the mantle, as we have seen.
We personally think that this is a sign that he was meant to be brought into the world, even if the way Arnold went about it wasn’t great.
8 Which Has Garnered Him Quite A Social Media Following
7 It Might Be Getting Him Into Hollywood
6 He’s Humble, Despite Being A Celebrity
Let’s be real: Arnold is a huge celebrity and a staple of contemporary Western culture. He’s one of those celebrities who hasn’t disappeared over time, despite switching to a different career. Joseph naturally has some fame, too, due to the fact that he’s Arnold’s son. But because he wasn’t raised as such for most of his life, he’s really humble.