Arnold Schwarzenegger: 5 unknown facts about actor who had an affair with his maid

While Arnold Schwarzenegger is known for his acting career, here are some facts that many don't know about the actor

PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2023

Arnold Schwarzenegger is all set for the release of a Netflix documentary based on his life (@shwarzenegger/Instagram)

Arnold Schwarzenegger's life will be turned into a tell-all documentary series, giving people an in-depth look into his life. The 'Terminator' star's ex-wife, Maria Shriver, filed for divorce in July 2011 after 25 years of marriage. Just two months prior, Schwarzenegger publicly admitted he had a son with the family's longtime housekeeper, Mildred Baena.

On the Netflix documentary, 'Arnold', the 75-year-old will "tell his own life story." The documentary releases in June. Schwarzenegger is famous but there is more to him. Here are some unknown facts about Schwarzenegger.

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5 unknown facts about Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger had a tough 'childhood'

Schwarzenegger grew up in poverty. According to turtlequote.com, one of his fondest childhood memories was when his family had saved up enough to buy a refrigerator. His father was the chief of police in his local town, had served in World War II and voluntarily joining the Nazi party in 1938.

Arnold Schwarzenegger can drive a tank

Schwarzenegger had served in the Austrian military. There he learnt how to drive a tank.The vehicle apparently held some sentimental value for him, since he acquired it and brought it to America.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's life will be laid bare to the public in the upcoming Netflix documentary 'Arnold' (Schwarzenegger/Instagram)

Arnold Schwarzenegger's relationship with Barbara

Schwarzenegger moved to the US in 1968. He met a beautiful college student, Barbara, and they started a relationship in 1969. According to The Telegraph, the couple used to barbecue and hang out at the beach that time while living a casual life in Santa Monica, but due to his passion for bodybuilding their relationship did not last.

Arnold Schwarzenegger was a millionaire before becoming an actor

Schwarzenegger's bodybuilding career was very successful. However, he wanted to have a reliable source of income. According to CNBC, he invested the money he won in competitions in California real estate, profiting from the rise in property values in the '70s.

Arnold Schwarzenegger was California's governor

Schwarzenegger was elected the 38th governor of California and he served from 2003 to 2011. He said that the Democratic party reminded him too much of the socialism in Austria when he was running for office as a Republican.