Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Arnold Schwarzenegger has managed to dominate every possible field that he has stepped into. From being one of the greatest bodybuilders to rocking his characters on screen for Hollywood, and not to forget, being the governor of California. While his ex-wife, Maria Shriver supported him through all his decisions, she despised the thought of him running for it initially, since she thought that a political campaign would completely destroy their family.

Being the niece of the former US president, John F Kennedy, she knew the consequences of being involved in politics. However, seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger shatter as he saw her flip out on listening to his desire, it was a little something that she did the next morning that caused him to become the governor.

Arnold Schwarzenegger acting upon Maria Shriver’s note

In one of the latest episodes of Live Talks Los Angeles, where the bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger was seen candidly talking to Jamie Lee Curtis about his life and his journey to the top, he unveiled how Maria Shriver, despite not wanting him to run for the governor, eventually turned around and became one of the biggest reasons he became the Green Governor.

Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that the morning before they left for a show, Maria Shriver slipped a piece of paper through the bathroom door while he was enjoying his time in the jacuzzi, and she made two paragraphs out of it. One of them said, “In case you’re not running this is what I would say,” and the other said, “In case you decide to run I would say this.”

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This gave Arnie an idea that she is trying to put in hints that she might have changed her mind. He said, “So I said to myself wow, she expects one or the other, so she’s not like 100% against that”. This led to him running wholeheartedly and of course, winning. Well, this is not the first time his ex-wife has been the strongest pillar of support in his life. In his book, he has thanked her for supporting him throughout his life.

Maria Shriver’s pivotal role in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s life

Maria Shriver played a very significant role in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s life for decades and was one of the primary support systems that helped him become who he is today. In his new book ‘Be Useful’, he thanks her for being there for him throughout and supporting all his decisions.

He wrote, “I’ve also been lucky to have the love of amazing women in my life. For decades, Maria stood by my side for every decision and, to this day, such a fantastic mother to our children.“ What are your thoughts on the relationship that Arnie and Maria Shriver share? Let us know in the comments section below!