Meet Arnold Schwarzenegger’s lesser-known son, Christopher: he recently made headlines for his dramatic weight loss, graduated in psychology from the University of Michigan, and is related to JFK
At the end of last year, Hollywood muscleman Arnold Schwarzenegger was seen giving back to his community when he joined one of Los Angeles’ biggest toy giveaways to hand out gifts to children in need, British media reported.
The former California governor headed to the Hollenbeck Youth Centre as part of the 42nd annual Miracle On First Street event.
As we all know, Schwarzenegger didn’t just go on to make it as a body builder in the US, but as an actor and later a politician.
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These days The Terminator star has five children of his own, though some are in the spotlight more than others. His son Christopher is probably the most low-key of the clan.
Here’s what we know about him.
Who was Christopher Schwarzenegger raised by?
He is the youngest child of Shriver and Schwarzenegger
The 26-year-old is the youngest of Shriver and Arnold’s children together. Besides having a famous actor for a father, Christopher’s mother hails from an even more prestigious background. Maria Shriver is the niece of assassinated US president John F. Kennedy and senator Robert F. Kennedy via her late mother Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
His middle name honours his maternal grandfather, Sargent Shriver
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He graduated from the University of Michigan
According to People, Christopher graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020, but had to do so online due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Fox News reported that the youngster studied psychology at the institution.
It’s unclear which line of work Christopher has ended up pursuing, but his actor brother Patrick recently paid tribute to his brother on his birthday saying that he had a “new job”.
In the post Patrick wrote: “Proud of you. Crushing in the gym. Whole new person. Can’t wait to see what this year brings”.
He’s very low-key
Christopher has remained firmly out of the spotlight despite his father – and many of his siblings – making regular public appearances.
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He had a dramatic weight transformation
But that doesn’t mean Christopher doesn’t have access to some of the top treatments, fitness equipment and experts out there. In August this year, Christopher looked almost unrecognisable compared to previous photos when he stepped out in Los Angeles after a workout, with a noticeably slimmer, more toned physique. Clearly, he’s put in the work – and it shows!
His dad showed his support for his son and his transformational journey back in 2021, writing on Instagram: “Between your boxing classes, your weightlifting classes, your stretching classes, your cycling classes, and on and on, I can’t even keep up with you!” he added, “I love you and I’m proud of you every day!”
- Christopher was born on September 27, 1997, in LA to Arnold Schwarzenegger and his now ex-wife Maria Shriver – and grew up alongside siblings Katherine, Christina and Patrick
- The 26-year-old is very low-key, has a private social media account, and rarely makes public appearances – but he did make headlines for recent photos that showed off his dramatic body transformation