Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver Reunite Years After Divorce—and They Look Happier Than Ever

Arnold Schwarzenegger and his ex-wife, Maria Shriver, look incredibly happy next to each other during his birthday celebration.

The legendary actor, businessman, and former Governor of California celebrated his 79th birthday back in July. In a new series of photos shared by his daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger, the legendary action star celebrated the big event snuggled up next to Shriver and three of the former couple’s kids. With a large slice of red velvet cake in front of him, Schwarzenegger looks so happy next to Shriver. It’s great to see the duo, who split in 2011 and officially divorced in 2021, come together alongside their children.

Head to the second slide to see the sweet family photo:

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Celebrating Schwarzenegger’s Birthday

Schwarzenegger made it clear that he wasn’t looking for any big gifts for his 79th birthday. Instead, the star asked followers to download his fitness app. Sporting a pair of sunglasses, Schwarzenegger showed off his bulging biceps as he lifted weights outdoors.

“I turn 79 today. I don’t want any gifts. Instead, my team and I are turning the fitness industry upside down,” Schwarzenegger wrote.

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Schwarzenegger is an Advocate for ‘People Power”

Last year, Schwarzenegger shared a touching statement following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

In an appearance at the Schwarzenegger Institute at the University of Southern California, the icon spoke candidly when asked by USC President Beong-Soo Kim about his reaction to the news of Kirk’s death, and the systems he feels are responsible for contributing to the tragedy.

Schwarzenegger noted that he hopes America can turn things around by harnessing its “people power.”

“The people can turn this around. The people have the ultimate power. People always say, ‘Well, what can I do? I’m just an individual,’ but each and every one of you in here can make a difference. You can show leadership,” he said, encouraging students from different parties to communicate and solve problems together. “How you don’t see the other side as the enemy, or to fight fire with fire, like they’re saying today, or to declare war on each other, as they’re saying today. You can show leadership, and you can get together and be this example. Because remember, the people’s power is the ultimate power. That’s what democracy is all about.”

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What’s Next for Arnold Schwarzenegger?

The Austrian icon has an exciting new project coming up alongside Geena Davis. Deadline recently reported that Schwarzenegger is set to join The Kellys, a new action film from Amazon MGM. He’ll star alongside Davis, Liam Hemsworth, Kelsey Asbille, and Abby Elliott. According to the provided synopsis, The Kellys follows Jack Kelly, a disgraced NYC cop whose wife, Molly, is taken hostage by terrorists inside an old armory building. “He’ll have to join forces with the people he fears most to save her: His family,” the synopsis reads.

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