Baena was born in 1997 in Los Angeles to Schwarzenegger and his housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena. Schwarzenegger reportedly did not know about Joseph, who was born out of wedlock, till he turned eight. Within a year of Schwarzenegger publicly admitting about Baena, his long-term wife Maria Shriver filed for divorce.
Despite multiple controversial reports floating around, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joseph are reportedly close to each other. Baena said that he enjoys a cordial relationship with his dad, but it took a while for the ice to melt:
What else has Joseph Baena said about Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Joseph Baena found out about his biological father - Arnold Schwarzenegger - in 2011. It’s not easy when your father turns out to be a Hollywood icon, which was certainly the acse with Baena.
Baena said recalling his experience:
Baena admitted that it was initially difficult for him to come to terms with the revelation. However, over time, his relationship with his biological father has blossomed into something beautiful, but it was not always so.
That was mainly because how intimidated Baena was about Schwarzenegger. Explaining his relationship with his father, Baena said:
Baena also revealed how the former US governor has a fun side and loves hearing about his son’s love life, saying:
Despite his closeness to the Hollywood superstar, Joseph Baena has not taken his famous father’s last name while pursuing a career in acting. Explaining his decision, Baena said:
Like his father, Joseph Baena has been involved in various things from a relatively young age. Apart from being a budding actor, Baena is also a real estate agent, where has has found considerable success. He’s also an amateur bodybuilder and reportedly began training with his father at a young age.
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