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Arnold Schwarzenegger Quips at Walk of Fame Event That Maria Shriver ‘Took Half My Money’

The remark renewed attention to court records showing Shriver is entitled to half of his marital-period earnings under California law.

Overview

  • Schwarzenegger made the joke on Sept. 18 while honoring Chris Wallace at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony, drawing awkward laughter from the crowd.
  • The former couple married in 1986, separated in 2011 and finalized their divorce in 2021, and they share four children.
  • A 2022 court filing obtained by Us Weekly states Shriver is entitled to half of Schwarzenegger’s earnings, including his pension, from the marriage period up to her divorce filing.
  • Coverage revisited the circumstances of their split, including Schwarzenegger’s acknowledged affair and son Joseph Baena with a former housekeeper.
  • Reports note they remain on good terms and continue to gather for family events, including Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Sept. 6 wedding, while some outlets cite prior estimates placing her share in the hundreds of millions.