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isolation-1[Blind Gossip] This very famous actor had an illegitimate child many years ago. While he has gotten to the point that he now openly acknowledges and spends time with that child, his other children are not nearly as accepting.

They have all met their half-sibling… but they definitely see them as an outsider and an interloper. They have also made it very clear that they do not want the half-sibling invited to any family’s events (e.g. birthdays, weddings, graduations).

Similar: Great Family Vacation

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[Optional] Do you think that the actor’s other children are being reasonable?

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    • Vampira says

      Not when the mother and kid seem to parade it around in public and media. It’s pretty disrespectful to Maria.

    • Vampira says

      People seem to forget that the maid was also married at the time, and it’s disrespectful to him, too.

    • Parade says

      Maria has no self respect, if she did she would divorce him. It’s not because of religion that she isn’t divorced either, she can divorce, she just can’t remarry in the church.

    • Gemzan says

      So Joseph is supposed to hide and Arnold can’t be open about his relationship with his son because these indulged twits can’t move on? Their mother has, and Joseph is as much Arnold’s child as any of his other children are. I can understand needing a period of adjustment after the news broke, but still holding the affair against an innocent half-sibling years later is ridiculous.

    • QubbuQ says

      “Parade it around in public” ?? You mean like, Living? Living their lives, going outside, doing life things, despite cameras following them now and then because of Arnold’s fame? pff
      Anyway, blood doesn’t make family. It’s too bad they aren’t interested in knowing him though- it’s not his fault he exists. Seems like a nice kid.

    • JHntr113 says

      They live in California. They don’t care about color. It’s their Kennedy snottiness rearing its ugly head. (Damn, how many generations does it take to breed that out?)

      I don’t think they should be mean to the kid. It’s not his fault their mutual dad is an a**

    • Parade says

      Not sure the kennedys can ever take the high road what with their chronic cheating, addictions, murders, suicides, mental illness and the like there’s not much to admire about them.

    • DuchessofSilly says

      ^^This and it’s just sad. It’s not the boy’s fault and the children should be a little more accepting of their brother.

  6. Sour Lemon says

    Actor: Arnold Schwarzenegger

    I don’t think his children are being unreasonable. They didn’t ask for this. Arnold created this situation by impregnating the housekeeper. Instead of cleaning the house, she was cleaning his pipes.

    He should keep his dealings with his love child private. I think it’s in poor taste, the recent photo he took with his illegitimate son in which they are in Germany, drinking a beer together. Why make the photo public?

    • Moonpie says

      So hide himself and the child. Where do you suggest, the basement? Send him off to the moon. I don’t think the kid’s reaction is unusual, they are being loyal to their mother and their family which was betrayed by Arnold’s actions. OK, done. He’s taken full responsiblity and now it’s time to move on and live. The kid has parents just like Arnold’s children have parents. All his kids (All) deserve to have their father in their lives. Joseph is good hearted thank goodness, his…

    • just guessing in brooklyn says

      I disagree with characterizing her as trashing and using her son for attention, hype and money. She kept him a secret for years and it was the media, not her, that made the facts public. Moreover, she was his employee and there was a significant power differential between them. She could have felt intimidated and that her job was at stake if she didn’t give in to him.

    • just guessing in brooklyn says

      *trashy*
      And obviously in the second half the “him” I’m referring to is Schwarzenegger.

    • blondie929 says

      I find Sour’s comment disgusting. The kid had no say in his parents transgressions and didn’t ask for any of this. To hide him away (which is what happened until it was uncovered by the media) is just gross and dehumanizing. And it is crappy of Arnold’s other children to take their anger out on their half-brother.

    • Sour Lemon says

      I don’t know why you find my comment disgusting but let’s be civilized and not attack others for their opinions on a matter. So let me explain it again. The child that was a product of an affair is not at fault here. Arnold is doing the right thing by spending time with his son. Arnold is doing the proper thing under these circumstance. However, posting pictures with his illegitimate son at this point may be be a tad too soon for his children with Maria to handle. It’s all about timing.

    • LooLoo says

      You know, I’ve known two people who found out that their father had an affair and that they had a half sibling. In both cases, they were excited to find out that they had another sibling. They weren’t happy with their dads for having an affair, but both reached out to the half-sibling to create a relationship with them. I’ve also known someone who was the product of an affair, and he reached out as an adult to his half-siblings,and they embraced him as a family member. That’s the adult…

    • luvprue1 says

      I don’t blame the kid , it’s not his fault. However Arnold do have an obligation to him, but his kids do not. So Arnold can see him,hang out with him and be a father to him,but no one should expect his kids to.

      I would like to know what the father who raised him think of all this?

    • Squeezes99 says

      I think it’s important for a public figure to acknowledge, publicly, any “illegitimate” child. It’s very important to the child’s self-esteem. The other children are showing their lack of character by giving their half-sibling the cold shoulder. Yes, it’s painful to acknowledge, but they should be thinking about the real victim’s feelings (their half-sibling). He didn’t ask to be born.

  10. Crisesaverted says

    I know the actor but I can’t spell his name. Arnold the bodybuilder/governor. It’s nice that he is open about seeing his son publicly.

  11. leelee321 says

    Actor: Arnold S.

    [Optional] Do you think that the actor’s other children are being reasonable? No.

  14. Chantal says

    Aahnold has been in photos with his former maid’s son and said that he’s proud of him.

  15. stolidog says

    Arnold Schwartenwhatever.
    No, the legitimate children are being spoiled brats, and probably call him the maid’s son whenever they get the chance.

    • giggles says

      That’s a lot of assumptions in one statement.

      First just because you are genetically linked to a person does not mandate that you somehow should magically be close and besties with them. Arnold had an affair. The child and the mother flaunted themselves all over the media. The fact Arnold acknowledges the child is a good thing. But your assumption that the children are disrespectful towards him speaks more about you than it does them. Finally, he is Actually the maid’s son.

    • Keeping Honest says

      They’re taking it out on him by not even asking him to come to Arnold’s birthday dinner. So yes they’re being a little disrespectful. Even if my husband had another child through an affair you better believe I’d invite him to all events after given a little time to heal. I think people are taking it as if the other kids are making sure the half brother knows he’s the maid’s son. But the fact Joseph is considered by his teachers and peers as a hardworking, and loving young man… He’s…

  20. thekingsqueen says

    Eddie Murphy

    No, the other kids aren’t being reasonable,that is still their sibling. So sad!

    • giggles says

      shared genetics doesn’t mandate friendship or any obligation of connection and it’s sad how many people are under the impression that it does

    • LooLoo says

      No, but it should, especially when it’s a young person involved. That kid didn’t ask for all of the media hoopla around him. The Swartzenegger kids should have helped him through it and tried to forge a relationship. They sound spoiled and ridiculous to me.

    • thekingsqueen says

      Hi Giggles-

      Not saying that it does, but they shouldn’t take their frustrations out on the other sibling, especially since he/she didn’t ask to be put in that situation. Why aren’t they mad at dad? He’s the one who broke the marriage vows and put them all in that situation to begin with.

  21. dannithewomani says

    Arnold Schwarzenegger… Are his kids being reasonable?… It hasn’t been that long, give them time. They might still be angry at him for cheating on their mom.

  24. Prettysure says

    It is not his fault he exists so I would be inclusive. I have been excluded from my ex-s family after a amicable divorce-not nice.

  27. ashanean says

    Actor Arnold Schwarenegger.
    Son Joseph Baena.
    They are in Europe celebrating Oktoberfest.

    Nah the kids have a right to how they feel. He cheated on their mother and hey feel betrayed. Believe you me, I know they feel about half siblings. It will take a long time if ever to get over the betrayal.

  28. justme04 says

    Arnold schwarzenegger. He just had father and son bonding time with his son by the former housekeeper.

    I can see why they wouldn’t be so inviting toward the boy since he was conceived when his father cheated on their mother. I mean that has to hurt.

  29. Monysmom says

    Actor: Arnold Schwarzenegger

    [Optional] Do you think that the actor’s other children are being reasonable? I don’t think they are being UN-reasonable, given that Arnold cheated on and lied to their mom

  30. TeaDrinker says

    Arnold Schwarzenegger

    They’re being unreasonable. They’re all adults (or nearly!) at this point. Poor kid didn’t ask to be born.

    • giggles says

      so only the maid’s child is allowed feelings? seems rather harsh to expect children or adults to forge a happy relationship with the offspring of the woman your dad cheated with. Cut them some slack. Life isn’t a hollywood movie.

    • giggles says

      I’m pretty certain if my dad cheated on my mom with the maid and had a kid, I wouldn’t be warm and fuzzy towards them either. Just because you share a dad doesn’t mean you have to share a connection with the half-sibling. And why is it selfish to be less than happy with the situation?

  32. Poubelle says

    The Kennedy kids (and Maria Shriver) must be horrified at the thought of Joseph Baena being around. However, if young Baena is smart, he will refuse himself.

  34. kvetro60 says

    This would be Arnold’s illegitimate kid. It’s not the son’s fault Arnold was cheating on Maria. I guess they don’t want to split the $$$

    • prinny says

      Its always about the money. Sheesh, Maria has plenty of Kennedy money that will be solely theirs…

  37. Ohmysmh says

    grow up its your new reality, life is short embrace him or Arnie you raised a bunch of bigots

  38. Alllie says

    arnie and his new son Joseph. no not unreasonable, that is embarrassing and sick betrayal when daddy knew he was the father all along and living with them! super creepy at best.

  39. PinkCrayon says

    Arnold Schwarzenegger

    That kid looks JUST like him! It probably drives them crazy every time they see dad with him. It’s not reasonable, but understandable.

  43. Realistic says

    Arnold Schwarzenegger

    I mean I kinda see both sides, but if they were able to forgive their father (who committed the indiscretion) then why can’t they have a relationship with their brother who has no fault in this?

  44. kassady says

    Arnold

    Optional – Yes. Dad knocking up the nanny (or housekeeper or his secretary or the neighbor or whatever) doesn’t make the kid a sibling automatically.

  45. bhakti says

    Arnold S
    Yeah dad’s a cheater. It’s not the kid’s fault, but they are loyal to mom, Maria.

  46. FiyahHotFlashy says

    Actor: Arnold Schwarzenegger and his son Joseph Baena

    I don’t think that the other children (grown adults) are being reasonable. However I understand why they don’t want him around.

  48. throwsumshade says

    Ahnuld and his love child. I can understand how they feel, given the circumstances. They may be worried about splitting the inheritance with another person.

    • giggles says

      I think they’re more concerned with splitting their time with someone they don’t know, are somehow publicly mandated to know because they are related,and sharing him with a dad who cheated on their mom and lied about it. I’m pretty sure money is the last thing on their mind. Betrayal, awkwardness, and the media scrutiny however…

  50. StaciB says

    Arnold Shwarzenergger

    They probably saw their mother’s hurt when she found out, so they don;t want to hurt her any further. Not the child’s fault though

  56. Kricket1 says

    Arnold Schwarzenegger – and his maids son –

    Its not the boys fault but the other children really would not have any reason to feel close to the boy either – so can’t blame them –

  62. JillyBean says

    Schwarzenegger.

    [Optional]: My “half” brother entered the world under less controversial circumstances and I wasn’t too happy about it, at the time. These days, there’s no distinction: I love him just as much as my other siblings and I’d do anything for them. 🙂

    But I get it. Not saying it’s his fault, but Baena is a walking reminder of why their family fell apart.

  64. silence1534 says

    Arnold Schwarzenegger

    They probably feel like they were betrayed as well, they were a family and his multiple infedilities were no secret. They shouldn’t take it out on Joseph, he didn’t ask to be put in the situation; but I understand why they’re not okay with it right now.

  66. MommyPalooza says

    Arnold S. No, they aren’t being reasonable. It’s not the kid’s fault. Hopefully as they mature they’ll reach out to him and want to include him.

  67. WaitLemmeGuess says

    Arnie S. and Joseph Baena, (the child by his housekeeper.) The other kids are being petty. Babies aren’t delivered by storks. Arnie is his father and if they want a father and son relationship, they should be able to have one. Those who care about them will accept it and be happy for them.

  71. GiveUpTheGossip says

    Arnold Swarzenegger
    I see both sides…hard for bio kids because dad had an affair on Mom…but it’s not the illegitimate kid’s fault.
    It’s funny how that kid looks the most like Arnold. As long as I was in the will, I wouldn’t care!

  72. Jester says

    Arnold Schwarzenegger.

    It’s got to be difficult for the kids due to the circumstances. I can’t really blame them for having their feelings neither. I would be weirded out, too.

  73. omma89 says

    The actor is Arnold Schwarzenegger who has been photographed recently with his son. His kids with Maria Shriver are acting like typical Kennedy brats.

  77. Moonpie says

    Arnold Schwarzenegger recently took Joseph to Germany. They both looked very happy. Glad to see Arnold openly support his child. His other children are probably being protective of their mother as well as jealous that the ‘interloper’ is more a Schwarzenegger than any of them combined. Their behavior is understandable albeit petty. I hope Arnold leaves his child a huge chunk of money because Maria will take care of her end. Also, those kids will regret excluding Joseph as blood.

  78. truebritt says

    Governor Ahhhnold

    While it has to be difficult for the family, they should understood the other son is an innocent in this whole mess and try to be accepting.

  79. GretaGuesses says

    Actor: Arnold Schwarzenegger

    I can understand the other children’s feelings, but this boy is still their half brother. By all accounts he is a bright guy, motivated, pleasant, etc. He also looks so much like his dad, where the other children don’t.

  80. gailpow says

    Got to be Ahh-nold’s kids. His illegitimate son with the maid seems like a good kid. The other children should try and show a little more respect.

  82. 1Bellebottomblues says

    Arnold

    The boy represents a bad time in their lives, bad publicity for the family, humiliation for their mom etc.
    Prob hard to get past that, but its not the boy’s fault. Should they rise above it?
    yea. For themselves and him ( Not for Arnold). Be generous, what do they have to lose.

  83. CyndiTx123 says

    Arnold S, had a son with his housekeeper and his kids need to grow up and accept it. It’s not the kids fault…….

  85. tellmemore says

    Arnold Schwartzeneger
    I have to admit that I wouldn’t be super excited about meeting the physical embodiment of my dad’s infidelity. No, it’s not his fault, but still…

  86. ScorpioMommy68 says

    Actor: Arnold Schwarzenegger

    Optional: They’re entitled to their feelings. Obviously, dad’s the one who should have kept his pants zipped up but, he didn’t and it is what it is.

  87. CevansLeftpec2 says

    Ahnad Schwarzenegger and his son by the maid. His kids are all stuck up snobs that grew up with a silver spoon in their mouths; not surprised they’d behave this way. Poor Joseph though, not his fault his dad’s a scumbag.

  89. dolls4marybeth says

    Arnold and his youngest son. They should be nice to their brother, it’s not his fault.

  90. goldenhamster says

    Obviously this is about Arnold Schwarzenegger. And shame on his kids for doing this – it is not their half brother’s fault.

  91. thelasthigh says

    I don’t blame the children for not considering the half-sibling their relative. if they didn’t grow up with him then there’s no bond. if he’s the product of an affair, then they might be protecting their mother’s feelings. it is sad for the child as he didn’t ask to be illegitimate.

    Arnold S & the maid’s son. I don’t blame the kids if they’re not open to a relationship since this surely devastated & humiliated their mother.

  92. realityhooked says

    Swasseneger

    It’s a difficult situation particularly because of their moms feeling

  96. Goodgrief says

    Ahhnold. I happen to know a family like that. The love child is even about the same age as Joseph. The kids have never met their 1/2 sibling and they are all in their 40’s now. Their dad comes to family get togethers by himself. No one ever mentions the love child even though he is in the fathers life. It is kind of strange, but the kids feel they would be betraying their mom all over again if they did.

  98. Stefanie241805 says

    Arnold

    I do think they’re being unreasonable. I’m sure they were disgusted/angered by their father’s affair. But its hardly their half-brother’s fault that he was the result of the affair. Their mother is part of the Kennedy family. A family known for coming to one another’s aide/defense when needed and when crimes by family members are committed. So it’s pretty sad and pathetic to me that she doesn’t encourage her kids to stand by their half brother.

  99. dreameroc says

    Good man Arnold Schwarzenegger! It is not the child’s fault and wonderful he gets to have a relationship with his dad. He looks like a nice boy and will wind up being the best son.
    Oh the hypocrisy of the democratic kennedys shrivers . No wonder they are Clinton supporters. Catholics who believe in abortion and even when child born are cruel to the innocent child ..the one dated Miley was doing drugs, cheating, just like Ted who killed his girlfriend hypocrites ugh
    Arnie the republican -…

  100. firefly nights says

    It’s not their fault their dad * the maid. Why should they be punished? Poor kid is literally a daily reminder that their father is the ultimate * boy.