In addition to being a celebrity, 75-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger is also in charge of managing his home and caring for his pets. The actor also landed the part of grandfather.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s estimated net worth in 2021 was $400 million, according to reports. Due to his fortune, he is able to reside in the Pacific Palisades region of Los Angeles, where he owns a mansion with views of the canyons and Pacific Ocean.
The “Terminator” actor and his family have been residing in the Mediterranean-style house for some time. Situated in one of the most elite gated neighborhoods in the city, the property encompasses over 2.5 acres.
When his five children, Joseph Baena, Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher Schwarzenegger, come to visit, the home can accommodate them all with its seven bedrooms and baths. There are more breathtaking details throughout the Golden Globe Award nominee’s home.
It features multiple living rooms, a private gym, a chef’s kitchen, entertainment spaces, and much more. The house features a large swimming pool with a spa, a duck pond, and a tennis court outside. Additionally, it has a private patio and balconies with views of the mountains and beach.
There is ample space on the estate for the actor to establish a stable in the back of the property with his pets, Whiskey the pony and Lulu the small donkey.
The “Predator” actor’s home also features entertaining areas and patio furniture. Pets are welcome in his backyard, where they are free to roam the spacious field.
Arnold opened his house to the public in 2020 while COVID-19 was on lockdown. That year, when the pandemic quarantine started, the actor posted a video of himself chilling out in the kitchen with Lulu and Whiskey. The vast green field was visible from his rear terrace. Rain or shine, the actor could enjoy the outdoors in his lounge area.
The “Total Recall” actor moved to a nearby location from the family home to be nearer to his kids following his divorce from Maria Shriver.
Even though Arnold was quite wealthy, he nevertheless managed many aspects of his household on his own. With his ex-wife, Mildred Baena, he had Joseph and Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher.
Arnold’s Typical Day-to-Day Activities
Arnold posted a picture of himself carrying a loaded trolley at a Walmart on Facebook in 2014. The actor described how he got an idea after going to the shop and noticing his Muscle Pharm Arnold Series items on the shelves.
He made the decision to issue a challenge to his followers: discover the product in the store, snap pictures, and send them to him. He would then upload the best ones.
Arnold had previously been seen shopping at the retail store. Just by being there, the former governor of California incited chaos at a Walmart in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2011. While filming there, he tweeted that he had left around two in the morning to grab some nutritious snacks.
The actor reportedly published a snapshot of his check-in location and spent $300 on warm garments for his crew. He also expressed gratitude to the Walmart staff for their help.
Arnold revealed his morning ritual on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in February 2022. He disclosed that he would up early, maybe at 5:45 or 6 a.m., in order to tend to his “complaining animals.”
He fed his animals for the first hour because Lulu would “scream” if she wasn’t attended to and let out of her stall. Before he returned the animals to their stables, they would run around on the grass.
In addition to Whiskey and Lulu, the actor owns a large dog named Dutch, who would howl for food and attack his toes if left unfed! The celebrity revealed in a comical way that his neighbors would be awakened by the commotion of the animals if he didn’t feed them!
Ironically, Whiskey and Lulu are welcome guests in the house, where he feeds them oatmeal cookies in the kitchen since Arnold finds the “farmer’s chores” enjoyable and soothing.
Even though the cookies were intended for horses, the actor offers them to the dogs when they become envious! Additionally, he admitted to Jimmy Kimmel that the cookies were so delicious that he ate them!
Arnold disclosed that guests may find the situation peculiar as the dogs would pounce on them and Lulu would run around the home! He recalled his cousin’s arrival just before Christmas in 2021, during which she was taken aback since she was unaware that his animals were staying at the house!
When Lulu shouted and raced inside the house demanding cookies, the cousin was taken aback. His shocked relative questioned why the animal was in the house and not the stable after the actor spoke to it calmly.
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt screamed out anytime Lyla was touched, according to Arnold Schwarzenegger, since she thought he was cradling the infant incorrectly.
The celebrity became wealthy not only from performing but also from modeling, politics, bodybuilding, and commercial ventures. But when he accepted certain people into his life, everything changed.
How Did Being a Grandfather Affect Arnold’s Life?
When Katherine and her husband, Chris Pratt, welcomed their second child, Eloise Christina, in 2022, Arnold became a grandfather twice over. The actor mentioned how simple it was to play the part and gave an explanation.
He would play with his oldest granddaughter, Lyla Maria, for an hour or two when she came to visit. After two hours of visiting, he put her on the horse, they played with the dog, and the child and her parents would depart!
The actor claimed to love their visits and to be very proud of his daughter, even though he believes Chris to be a wonderful man. Additionally, he enjoys spending time with his granddaughter, son-in-law, and daughter when they visit because:
“Every room in the house lights up when they arrive.”
The “Twins” actor claimed in 2021 that Lyla had paid him multiple visits at his Los Angeles residence. He thought the young girl would make an excellent horseback rider when she got to sit on Whiskey and Lulu.
He claimed that his daughter was the diaper changing specialist and that he had never changed his granddaughter’s. Arnold told how Katherine would get really uncomfortable anytime Lyla was touched because she thought he was holding the baby incorrectly, but he would counter that he had done it before and found the whole argument entertaining!
I Gave Birth to a Child After 20 Years of Waiting & Treatment — When My Husband Saw Him, He Said, ‘Are You Sure This One Is Mine?’
The day my son was born should have been the happiest of my life. Instead, it was the day my entire world began to fall apart. When my husband finally showed up at the hospital, what he said left me questioning everything.
I’ve been married to my husband, Ethan, for 21 years. For most of that time, we’ve battled infertility. I’ve shed more tears than I ever thought possible—tears of hope, disappointment, and despair.
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When we first started trying, Ethan seemed supportive enough, attending doctor’s appointments and holding my hand as we navigated the maze of treatments. But as the years dragged on, something shifted. He started behaving… differently.
I brushed it off for the longest time, convincing myself it was just the strain of our situation. After all, infertility takes its toll on a marriage. But his late nights at work and secret calls became more frequent.
I’d hear him murmur things like, “I’ll call you later,” before quickly hanging up when I walked in.
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It was unsettling, but I chose not to focus on it. I was so consumed by the desperate desire for a child that I couldn’t allow myself to spiral into paranoia.
By the time I turned 40, I had nearly given up hope. But something in me—call it stubbornness or sheer desperation—refused to let go completely. I decided to try one last time. Ethan seemed indifferent, mumbling something about “whatever makes you happy” when I told him about my decision. That hurt more than I cared to admit.
And then, against all odds, it happened. I got pregnant.
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“Ethan,” I’d whispered, holding the positive pregnancy test in shaky hands. “We did it. I’m pregnant.”
“That’s… great. That’s really great,” he said, but his tone was off. Forced. I ignored it, focusing on my own joy.
Nine months later, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. Ethan refused to be in the delivery room
“I’ll just pass out,” he’d said when I begged him to stay. “They’ll end up taking care of me instead of you.”
So, I went through it alone. And when he finally walked into the hospital room two hours later, his first words shattered me.
“Are you sure this one’s mine?” he said, his voice cold and flat.
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I felt like I’d been slapped. “What? Ethan, how can you even ask me that? Of course, he’s yours! We’ve been trying for this baby for years!“
His jaw tightened, and he reached into his jacket pocket, pulling out something I couldn’t see. “I have proof,” he said.
My world tilted. What proof? What could he possibly mean?
He started telling me this wild story about how his mother had “proof” I’d been unfaithful—photos of a man supposedly waiting for me outside our house, and how she claimed no baby had been delivered from the room I gave birth in, but that someone had brought in a different baby to make it look like mine.
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I stared at him, dumbfounded. “This is insane. It’s all lies! You really believe her?”
“She wouldn’t lie to me,” he said, his tone cold. “She’s my mother.”
“And I’m your wife. The one who went through everything to have this baby. The one who almost died giving birth to him! And you’re standing here accusing me of…” I couldn’t even finish the sentence.
He turned on his heel, his expression unreadable. “I’ll be back when I’m ready to talk,” he said, walking out the door and leaving me sitting there, trembling with rage and hurt.
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The moment he left, I grabbed my phone and called my best friend, Lily. She picked up on the first ring.
“Claire? What’s wrong?”
I couldn’t hold back the tears. “He thinks I cheated on him. He said his mom has proof. Lily, it’s insane. I don’t know what to do.”
“Okay, slow down,” she said, her voice calm but firm. “Start from the beginning.”
By the time I finished explaining, Lily’s voice had taken on a hard edge. “Something’s not right, Claire. You need to watch him. He is not acting normal.”
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“Watch him? How?”
“I’ll do it,” she said without hesitation. “If he’s up to something, I’ll find out.”
Hours later, she called back after tracking him. “Claire, he went to another woman’s house. I saw him go in.”
My heart stopped. “What?”
“Listen to me,” Lily said urgently. “This doesn’t add up. You need help—professional help. Hire someone who can dig into this.”
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A few days later, I contacted Lydia, a private investigator Lily had highly recommended. She listened intently, as I recounted every detail.
“This is messy,” she said finally, her sharp eyes meeting mine. “But I’ll get answers. Give me two days.”
Two days. All I could do now was wait.
When I brought Liam home from the hospital, Ethan wasn’t there. No text, no call—just a chilling, empty silence.
What kind of father doesn’t show up for his son?
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The waiting was unbearable. I checked my phone every five minutes, hoping for a word from Lydia, the private investigator. When the doorbell rang early the next morning, I almost jumped out of my skin.
Lydia’s face was serious, her lips pressed into a thin line. “We need to talk.”
I led her into the kitchen, settling Liam into his bassinet. Lydia’s eyes softened when she glanced at him.
She leaned forward, her voice calm but deliberate. “I spoke with Ethan’s sister.”
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“His sister?” My eyebrows knitted. “We don’t talk. She’s… well—”
“She’s not an addict as you think” Lydia interrupted. “She’s been sober for years, and she told me a lot—things that are going to change everything for you.”
“What kind of things?” I asked.
“Ethan married you for your money,” she said bluntly. “His entire family knew. They planned it from the beginning.”
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“What?” My voice cracked, my grip tightening on the edge of the table.
“For the past twenty years, he’s been siphoning money from your inheritance. Not just for himself, but to support another family—his other family. He has three children with another woman.”
“No… you’re wrong,” I shouted.
“I’m not,” Lydia said, sliding a folder toward me. “It’s all here—bank records, medical bills, and photos. And there’s more. It looks like Ethan might’ve been sabotaging your attempts to conceive.”
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I froze, staring at her. “What… what do you mean?”
“Some of the clinics you went to—there’s evidence he tampered with things. He didn’t want you to get pregnant, Claire.”
My chest felt tight. I could barely breathe.
Lydia’s words hung in the air, suffocating me. I could barely think. “Sabotaging my treatments?” I whispered, my voice trembling. “Another family? How… how could he do this to me?”
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I glanced at Liam in his bassinet, his tiny hand curling and uncurling in sleep. The weight of twenty years crashed over me like a tidal wave. Memories I’d once cherished now felt tainted. The little gestures of love, the whispered promises of forever—it had all been a lie.
The sobs started quietly, but soon they came in waves, shaking me to my core. How could I have been so blind? So foolish? I’d spent years blaming myself—my body—for our struggles to conceive, while Ethan had been sabotaging me.
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I thought of every late-night appointment, every failed treatment, and every moment I’d spent crying in the dark while he faked concern.
“I trusted him,” I said aloud, my voice breaking. “I loved him, Lydia. I gave him everything.”
Lydia stood, placing a steadying hand on my arm. “And that’s why you have to fight back, Claire. He doesn’t deserve your tears. Think about Liam. He needs you strong.”
I looked at Liam, my tears slowing as anger replaced the grief. Lydia was right. My son needed me. I wiped my face, my resolve hardening with every breath.
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“You’re right,” I said finally, my voice steadier now. “I’m not going to let him get away with this.”
I picked up my phone, staring at the screen for a long moment before dialing. “James,” I said when my lawyer answered. “We need to talk. It’s about Ethan.”
A few days later, I heard the familiar rumble of Ethan’s car pulling into the driveway. The divorce papers were laid out neatly on the kitchen table, ready for him.
I stayed in the living room, Liam nestled in his bassinet beside me, as I waited for him to walk in. The door opened, and Ethan stepped inside.
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“Claire?” he called, his tone tentative, like he already knew he was walking into a trap.
“I’m here,” I said, keeping my voice steady.
I didn’t waste a second. “Why are you abandoning your son?” I asked, each word deliberate and sharp.
He blinked, startled. “What? I’m not abandoning anyone. Claire, I… I’m sorry, okay? I was confused and emotional. I said a lot of stupid things that I didn’t mean. None of it was true.”
“Really?” I tilted my head. “Then why didn’t you pick us up from the hospital? Where were you for three days? Why didn’t you answer my calls?”
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He hesitated, but then his expression smoothed into that familiar, disarming smile. “I had an urgent business trip,” he said, his voice oozing fake sincerity.
“Claire, I swear, I wasn’t ignoring you. I would never do that. I’m so sorry, sweetheart.”
“Interesting,” I said, leaning back slightly. “What are your three kids’ names?”
His entire face froze. The smile evaporated, replaced by a look of pure shock. For the first time, the mask slipped, and I saw the man underneath—the liar, the manipulator.
“I—” he started, but no words came out.
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“Save it,” I said, cutting him off with an icy glare. “I know everything, Ethan. When you leave today,” I said, standing and turning toward the stairs, “make sure to grab the divorce papers from the kitchen table. Thanks.”
I didn’t wait for his reply. I carried Liam upstairs, my heart racing.
A moment later, I heard the front door slam shut. When I came back down later, the papers were gone. It was finally over.
After a couple of few weeks, the settlement was finalized. Ethan left with a modest payout—a sum I considered a bargain to rid my life of his toxic presence. The house, cars, and businesses stayed with me, thanks to the mountain of evidence my legal team presented.
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My lawyers were also building strong cases against Ethan and the fertility clinics that had conspired with him. “This will take time,” my attorney, James, warned me. “But I’m confident we’ll win.”
Time was something I was willing to invest in. For now, my focus was on Liam. He deserved a life free of lies, and deceit.
One evening, as I rocked Liam to sleep, I whispered softly to him, “I’ll make sure you never grow up doubting your worth, little one.”
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