Arnold Schwarzenegger's Illegitimate Son Grew up 'Humble’ & Looks 'More Like His Father' than His 4 Other Kids

• Joseph Baena posted a photo with Arnold Schwarzenegger to wish him a happy Father's Day.
• "The Terminator" actor had no idea that Joseph was his son until the boy turned older and started resembling him. Arnold kept it a secret until his wife confronted him during counseling.
• While Joseph shares a close relationship with his father, his half-siblings reportedly do not have a close bond with him.

When Arnold Schwarzenegger's son, Joseph Baena, was born, the "Predator" actor did not know he was the baby's father. Years later, following in his father's footsteps, Joseph entered the world of bodybuilding and worked as an actor.

The 25-year-old regularly posts photos on his Instagram profile, sharing snippets from his life. On Father's Day 2023, Joseph posted a picture with Arnold on his Instagram story.

In the photo, Arnold is wearing a blue t-shirt and shorts as he smiles at the camera while sitting on his bicycle. Behind him stands Joseph with his muscular arms folded across his chest.

How Did Arnold Schwarzenegger Learn about His Illegitimate Son?

It wasn't until Joseph turned around eight years old that Arnold realized the boy was his son. Joseph was the son of the Schwarzenegger family's housekeeper, Mildred Patricia Baena.

Mildred welcomed her son in 1997, soon after having an affair with Arnold. However, at that time, no one knew the "Aftermath" actor was Joseph's father.

Arnold said it hit him when Joseph "started looking like me. That's when I kind of got it. I put things together." However, the actor did not tell his family about it then.

Instead of denying his illegitimate son, Arnold supported Mildred financially while she still worked for the family. The actor confessed it was "difficult, strange, bizarre" to live with the secret.

He told his wife, Maria Shriver, about fathering Joseph during a marriage counseling session when she confronted him directly. She filed for divorce soon after his confession.

"I apologized many times to her and asked her for forgiveness," the actor said in an interview with CBS News while talking about his affair with Mildred. He hoped his ex-wife would forgive him for what he did.

How Did Arnold's Kids React after Learning about Their Half-Sibling?

After Arnold told Shriver about his affair, his four children with her, Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher, also learned about their half-brother. The "FUBAR" actor recalled apologizing to them.

"They cried. It tears your heart out," Arnold said. The actor felt bad watching his children cry after they learned about his affair and Joseph's existence.

Arnold's world revolved around Shriver and the kids, and confessing his affair broke his family apart. "That is something that I will always look back and say, 'How could you have done that?'" the actor said.

While talking about Joseph in a 2012 interview, Arnold revealed that he took care of the boy and his mother. He supported them financially and raised Joseph like his other children.

Joseph Baena's Relationship with Arnold Schwarzenegger

Joseph didn't know Arnold was his father until he was a teenager. Now, the father-son duo share a close bond and are often seen together in photos on social media. However, Joseph's half-siblings reportedly don't share the same bond with him.

"But, to be honest, the other kids don't love Joe," claims a source close to the family. According to the source, Arnold's four children treat Joseph differently because he is a product of their father's affair with Mildred.

Despite his half-sibling's indifference to him, Joseph and Arnold's bond continues to grow. He was seen at the premiere of Arnold's new show, "FUBAR," and even posted a photo on Instagram to support his father. He captioned his post:

"Had an amazing time last night at the FUBAR premier!"

Fans posted their opinions in the comment section and praised the athletic young man, even as one follower said Joseph was "completely ignored" by his "own blood."

However, this wasn't the first time Joseph's followers expressed their opinions on Instagram. When he posted shirtless photos of himself taken in the gym, his fans couldn't help but comment on how much he resembled Arnold.

"More handsome than his father!" one netizen commented, while another wrote, "He is an absolute copy of his father from the best time of Arnold." A third follower stated:

"Arnold's twin."

Similar comments were seen under one YouTube video of Joseph from the premiere of "FUBAR." A netizen said, "And it looks like he's more like his father than his other kids. That's why they are jealous of him."

"Out of all his kids, this one is the one that looks like him," another fan wrote in the comments section. Meanwhile, a few netizens commented on Joseph's personality.

"Well-raised young man and humble. Love him!!!" a fan said, while a second one commented, "What a humble dude. His face lights up when he speaks of his dad."

Netizens have noticed a resemblance between Arnold and Joseph, and they praise the young man for his manners as he continues to gain popularity.

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