ravishingravi Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 By LEEZEL TANGLAO and JESSICA HOPPER May 17, 2011 Maria Shriver appealed for compassion and privacy in breaking her silence on Arnold Schwarzenegger's admission that he fathered a child with one of their household staff members and hid the secret for 10 years, shattering their 25-year marriage. "This is a painful and heartbreaking time," Shriver said in a statement. "As a mother, my concern is for the children. I ask for compassion, respect and privacy as my children and I try to rebuild our lives and heal. I will have no further comment." The Los Angeles Times reported overnight that the former California governor admitted to Shriver that he'd fathered a child with the woman, who had worked for the family for 20 years. Schwarzenegger's admission to fathering a child with a household staff member resulted in his separation from wife Shriver, 55, according to the Los Angeles Times. "After leaving the governor's office, I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago," Schwarzenegger, 63, said in a statement. "I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry." Schwarzenegger was harboring the love-child secret when he ran for governor of California in 2003. Unaware of the affair, Shriver, part of the Kennedy political dynasty, gave a pivotal speech defending her husband against allegations that he groped a woman. The woman with whom Schwarzenegger reportedly fathered the child worked for the family until January of this year, the Los Angeles Times reported. A source told the Times that Schwarzenegger continues to provide for the child financially. The ex-staffer, who is not named in the Times story to protect her privacy, said she "left on good terms with them." The mother of Schwarzenegger's love child initially denied the affair to the Times, saying her ex-husband was the father. But, when the Times contacted her after Schwarzenegger's admission, she declined to comment, the Los Angeles Times reported. Shriver has moved out of the couple's Brentwood, Calif., home. Last week, the couple announced their split in a joint statement. The news comes as the couple publicly announced in a joint statement last week that they were separating after 25 years of marriage. Schwarzenegger asked for the media to "respect my wife and children through this extremely difficult time," according to the statement to issued to the Times. "While I deserve your attention and criticism, my family does not. " The couple have four children together between the ages of 14 and 21. In last week's statement, the couple said they mutually came to the decision to separate while they live apart and "decide on the future of their relationship." "This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us. After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion, and prayer, we came to this decision together," Shriver and Schwarzenegger said in the May 9 statement. http://abcnews.go.com/US/maria-shriver-speaks-arnold-schwarzenegger-fathering-child-household/story?id=13618503 Well Done Sir :hatsoff:
zen Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 He made a mistake but hats off to him for admitting it and trying to make things right. In the short term, he might have to face some music but in the long term, he would feel good abt getting this off his chest. This takes some courage!
moumotta Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 Deny as long as one can and when the heat becomes too much admit innocently as if it all happened yesterday.
Laaloo Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 He made a mistake but hats off to him for admitting it and trying to make things right. In the short term' date=' he might have to face some music but in the long term, he would feel good abt getting this off his chest. This takes some courage![/quote'] Lol. Yup admitting 10 years after fathering a child and who knows how many checks he secretly wrote to her never mind the fact that she was probably still there working with Schwartzaneggers children with Maria. It doesn't really take balls to apologize when your political campaign is over.
suraj Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 California mein condoms nahin milte they kya 10 saal pehle???
ravishingravi Posted May 18, 2011 Author Posted May 18, 2011 He had stated 3 targets in an interview 30 years back 1)to be Mr Universe 2)to be an actor 3)to be a polictician. Mission accomplished FTW
zen Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 Lol. Yup admitting 10 years after fathering a child and who knows how many checks he secretly wrote to her never mind the fact that she was probably still there working with Schwartzaneggers children with Maria. It doesn't really take balls to apologize when your political campaign is over. :hmmmm2: He didn't have to admit at all, did he?
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