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Arnold Schwarzenegger Jokes About Divorce at Wallace's Ceremony

9/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

During Chris Wallace's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on September 18, 2025, Arnold Schwarzenegger joked about his ex-wife Maria Shriver, comparing Wallace to her.
He quipped, “The only difference between Chris and Maria is that Chris has never taken half of my money.”
Schwarzenegger and Shriver, married in 1986 and divorced in 2021, share four children: Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher.
He acknowledged his divorce as a "failure" but noted their amicable co-parenting and close relationship.
They continue to celebrate family events together.

History

Historical Context

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver married in 1986, but their union ended in divorce in 2021, involving substantial financial settlements. Their amicable co-parenting of four children reflects a cultural shift towards collaboration post-divorce, highlighting evolving family dynamics. This trend emphasizes maintaining family ties, influencing contemporary perceptions of relationships and family structures in society today.

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Story summary

During Chris Wallace's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on September 18, 2025, Arnold Schwarzenegger joked about his ex-wife Maria Shriver, comparing Wallace to her.
He quipped, “The only difference between Chris and Maria is that Chris has never taken half of my money.”
Schwarzenegger and Shriver, married in 1986 and divorced in 2021, share four children: Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher.
He acknowledged his divorce as a "failure" but noted their amicable co-parenting and close relationship.
They continue to celebrate family events together.

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