Arnold Schwarzenegger was recently accompanied by his daughters Christina and Katherine, as well as his son-in-law Chris Pratt, at the premiere of his new Netflix show, “FUBAR.” The family displayed a close bond as they posed together on the red carpet. However, noticeably absent from the family photos was Schwarzenegger’s lovechild, Joe Baena.
While Schwarzenegger maintains a strong relationship with all five of his children, the four children he shares with his ex-wife Maria Shriver have chosen to distance themselves from Baena. Joe Baena is the result of Schwarzenegger’s affair with Mildred Baena, the family’s former housekeeper.
According to a report by Page Six, the actor and his son share a close bond. Schwarzenegger has treated Joe no differently than his other children, demonstrating fairness and equality. However, the other siblings seem to hold their half-sibling accountable for the affair and, as a result, have chosen to exclude him from their lives.
Despite being overlooked on the red carpet, Joe Baena took to social media to express his pride in his father and his new show. He posted a photo from the premiere and praised “FUBAR,” describing it as a hilarious and action-packed series. Baena’s post received supportive comments from his followers, expressing sympathy for the way he is treated by his own blood. Some speculated about racial hostility playing a role, while others encouraged Baena to use the situation as motivation.
Interestingly, Baena chose not to delete these comments, suggesting that he is open to discussing the dynamics within his family. The comments highlighted the discrepancy between how Schwarzenegger seems to love all his children equally, with some even suggesting that Joe receives slightly more attention due to their shared interest in bodybuilding.
While the red carpet omission was noticeable, Joe Baena continues to support his father publicly and remains proud of his accomplishments. Despite the strained relationships with his half-siblings, Baena maintains a positive outlook and channels any negativity into personal growth.
