Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a rare remark about ex-wife Maria Shriver

IANS May 14, 2025 186 views

Arnold Schwarzenegger playfully mentioned ex-wife Maria Shriver while promoting his new holiday movie at Amazon's event. He reflected on their amicable post-divorce relationship, stressing their shared commitment to their kids. The actor also poked fun at Shriver contacting him about residuals from their classic film "Jingle All the Way." Schwarzenegger's upcoming project, "The Man With the Bag," features an ensemble cast in a festive heist storyline.

"My chapter with Maria will continue on forever." – Arnold Schwarzenegger
Mumbai, May 13: Former professional bodybuilder and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger made a rare remark about his ex-wife Maria Shriver while addressing Amazon's Upfront 2025 Presentation in the New York City.

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Joked about Shriver calling over "Jingle All the Way" residuals

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Admitted past mistakes but emphasized love remains

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Prioritized children's well-being post-divorce

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New holiday film "The Man With the Bag" announced

Talking about his forthcoming holiday movie, "The Man With the Bag", Schwarzenegger brought up another one of his seasonal classics, "Jingle All the Way".

“Jingle All the Way was the greatest Christmas movie of all time. They play it the whole month of December," he said.

"I know because my ex-wife calls me about the residual," he added jockishly.

Previously, Schwarzenegger shed light on his dynamic with Shriver during a conversation with PEOPLE, saying, “We never left the [first] chapter. Because remember, it’s not like we had a feud. We didn’t have a fight. It’s just my f--- up, right? She said, 'Okay, this is what it is,' and then she decided to make a split, so it was her decision."

"But the fact is, we always made it very clear that the kids should not suffer because of that," Schwarzenegger added.

"My chapter with Maria will continue on forever. Even though it’s a different relationship, there’s no reason for me to feel anything other than love for her," he shared.

The 'Terminator' actor got divorced from Shriver in December 2021. The couple has four kids together- Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher.

Months before Shiver had filed for divorce, Schwarzenegger admitted in public that he had a son named Joseph Baena with the family's longtime housekeeper, Mildred Baena.

Coming to "The Man With the Bag", the film has been directed by Adam Shankman. Penned by Allan Rice, the project stars Alan Ritchson, Awkwafina, Liza Koshy, Kyle Mooney, Adrian Martinez, Jane Krakowski, and Ken Jeong in prominent roles, along with others.

The drama talks about what happens when Santa Claus enlists the help of a petty criminal after his sack of presents is stolen.

Reader Comments

Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Priya K.
It's refreshing to see ex-couples maintaining cordial relationships for their children's sake. In India, divorce is still stigmatized but celebrities like Schwarzenegger show it's possible to handle separations maturely. Though his past mistake was serious, at least he's owning up to it.
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Rahul M.
Jingle All the Way is actually quite popular in India during Christmas! Many Indian channels air it repeatedly in December. Funny to know even Arnold's ex-wife watches it regularly 😂 The new Santa movie sounds interesting too - hope it releases here soon!
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Anjali S.
While I appreciate his honesty, I wish he wouldn't joke about the residuals with his ex-wife. After such a painful betrayal, Maria Shriver deserves more respect. Indian culture emphasizes dignity in separation - maybe he could learn from that.
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Vikram P.
As someone who grew up watching Terminator films, it's strange to see Arnold in Christmas movies! But he's surprisingly good at comedy. The new film's plot sounds masala enough for Indian audiences - Santa + criminal = potential blockbuster!
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Neha T.
Their story shows how complex relationships can be. In India, we often pretend everything is perfect in marriages, but reality is different. At least they're putting their children first - that's something we can all learn from, celebrity or not.
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Sanjay R.
I wonder if "The Man With the Bag" will get a Hindi dub? Arnold's movies usually do well here. Also, respect to Maria Shriver for handling everything with such grace - not many women would be so composed after such public humiliation. True class! 🙏

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