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Cedric McMillan Gives Physique Update Ahead Of Arnold Classic
Cedric McMillan is looking shredded in preparation for the Arnold Classic.
Cedric McMillan is not a competitor that uses social media too often to share physique updates. Just nine weeks out of the 2022 Arnold Classic, McMillan decided to show his fans his recent progression heading into the new year.
On Sunday, McMillan took to Instagram to post a video going through some poses in the gym. He is looking shredded as he prepares to get back on stage during the second biggest bodybuilding show of the year. The Arnold Classic will return to Columbus, OH on March 3-6.
“Alot of us pros don’t post as we start prep and progress, I think its because we don’t wanna deal with being over-analyzed by some dudes sitting on the toilet scrolling instagram haha. My anxiety is so bad I get nervous about even sending progress to a coach, or even just recording and looking at myself! I’ve done whole preps without making pics or videos! So this is an attempt to overcome a challenge. So here critics, enjoy this meal haha and remember as we all get ready for the @arnoldsports we need u to let us know how good or bad u think we are?”
It is a positive sight to see Cedric McMillan back to looking massive after a recent string of health issues. In 2020, McMillan suffered a broken collarbone that kept him out of the Olympia. More recently, McMillan had a long road back after contracting COVID-19. He was hospitalized and lost nearly 30 pounds.
While in the hospital, McMillan lost weight from the virus but was determined to defeat it and get back to competition. He took the stage during the Legion Sports Pro in October. McMillan was not part of the first callout and did not return to stage for the final round. McMillan was then scheduled to appear during the Egypt’s KO Pro show but did not make it.
Now, Cedric McMillan looks like he is in competition shape and ready to make an impact at the Arnold Classic. He was present at the event last year but was heard on commentary rather than competing on stage.
This is a chance for McMillan to prove that he can still compete with the best in the world. One thing we know is that the raw grit ad determination is still there for one of the biggest names in the sport.
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Jordan Shallow: Bodybuilding Would Need Less PEDs With Deeper Exercise Execution Knowledge
Jordan Shallow comments on recent deaths in bodybuilding, growing drug use, and the massive shift in physiques of modern bodybuilding.
While bodybuilding has always been somewhat taboo in the mainstream public due to perceived steroid use, the topic has become even more heated within the modern bodybuilding industry. Many coaches, experts, and past iconic athletes have gone on record stating they believe drug use has gone too far in modern bodybuilding. A recent string of tragic bodybuilding deaths, though unconnected, have further stoked the flames focusing on drug use and health in the sport. In our latest GI Exclusive, The Muscle Doc Jordan Shallow offers his opinion on PED usage in bodybuilding.
There is no doubt that PEDs are used in the sport of bodybuilding. In fact, this is true of nearly all professional sports. Those who want to achieve greatness are willing to do anything to reach that goal. This can also create a slippery slope. If athletes know the top pros are using PEDs, then they will feel they have to use them in order to stay in the same playing field. Then the cycle continues.
But perhaps it doesn’t have to be this way. During our conversation with Jordan Shallow, we fell onto the topic of health in bodybuilding and the recent deaths that have tragically plagued the sport. It should be pointed out that causes of death have not been revealed for nearly all of these cases. Regardless, it has caused a wave of bodybuilding icons, experts, and coaches to weigh in on drug use in the sport. Jordan Shallow believes there is a world where the same muscular results can be achieved while using less PEDs.
The common understand is this – if bodybuilding became more healthy, it would become less exciting with smaller physiques. While it’s true that bodybuilding will always demand some level of extreme risk taking – Jordan Shallow believes that the risks do not need to be anywhere near as high as they are today.
“Obviously it’s multifactorial and I don’t want to defame anyone or do anything like that,” Jordan Shallow states in our interview. He continues:
“But I think, you know, if we look deeper at exercise execution and we can set up exercises to maximally challenge muscle and get the greatest amount of return. We wouldn’t have to augment recovery the way we do with performance enhancing drugs and we can maybe expedite the ability for us to garner proper stimulus.”
It should be note that many pro bodybuilders have a vast understanding of exercise and how it works. That’s their job. But Jordan Shallow seems to believe that modern bodybuilding is taking a turn towards chemical solutions rather than deeper physical ones. Shallow admits that his statement is based purely on anecdotal evidence. But in his personal experience, he’s claimed that over the past 10 years or so – he’s had more conversations with bodybuilders about augmenting training with PEDs and less about further and deeper study of maximizing exercise.
This statement seems to also match others we have heard from older bodybuilding legends in the sport. Occasionally throughout our GI Exclusive interviews, veteran bodybuilders have claimed younger bodybuilders start turning towards PEDs much earlier. The common belief is that old school bodybuilders trained naturally much longer into their careers. They only turned to PEDs when they hit the maximum they could possibly push naturally.
Today, many veteran bodybuilders worry that young athletes turn to PEDs like steroids right away – before they even get a full understanding of what they can accomplish naturally. It must be noted that all of these statements are based on here-say. It’s anecdotal stories based on personal experiences. This can in part be classic rose-tinted nostalgia. A “my era is better than yours” mentality. But there also might be some truth to it.
The internet and advancements in science have changed the way PEDs are used by athletes (and even regular fitness enthusiasts) significantly. The drug world in bodybuilding is certainly not the same as it was 30 years ago. Perhaps Jordan Shallow is simply pointing out the same thing. That we are getting too much information and too many advancements too fast. That detailed knowledge is falling to the wayside in replacement of quick internet facts and easy to obtain PEDs.
What do you think? Watch Jordan Shallow’s statements in our latest GI Exclusive segment above and let us know your thoughts!
2022 Britain’s Strongest Man: Tom Stoltman, Adam Bishop Headline Event
The full roster for the 2022 Britain’s Strongest Man competition has been announced.
The calendar has turned to 2022 and that means some big events this year are beginning to approach. This includes the 2022 Britain’s Strongest Man contest. This event is set to take place on Feb. 26 at Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. On Saturday, New Year’s Day, the full roster was released for the show.
This competition will feature some of the best strongmen in the world. The winners of the last three shows will return to try and win gold once again. Below, you can find the full list of competitors and some key names to watch heading into February.
2022 Britain’s Strongest Man Roster
Gavin Bilton
Adam Bishop
Andy Black
Mark Felix
Shane Flowers
Desmond Gahan
Graham Hicks
Pa O’Dwyer
Paul Smith
Luke Stoltman
Tom Stoltman
Competitors to Watch
Tom Stoltman
Stoltman is the reigning champion at the Britain’s Strongest Man competition and will look to make it two in a row. He will certainly be the favorite heading into the event. Stoltman had a monster 2021. He took home the prize at this event along with the World’s Strongest Man competition. Stoltman will compete at the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic after his appearance in England.
Adam Bishop
Bishop has been a contender in this competition for years now. He won the show back in 2020, where he defeated the Stoltman brothers. Last year, Bishop finished as the runner-up. Bishop’s highest finish in the World’ Strongest Man competition was sixth back in 2020. Bishop performs well at this event and has a chance to make it two titles in three years.
Graham Hicks
Hicks is the third and final former champion making his return. Hicks finished with the prize during the 2019 contest but was forced to miss in 2020 due to an injury. He returned to the stage in 2021 and finished third, behind Stoltman and Bishop. Hicks has been dealing with some nagging injuries this year and hopes to enter 2022 with a clean bill of health. This will be key as he prepares for this event over the next two months.
Luke Stoltman
Luke Stoltman, the elder of the Stoltman brothers, will join his brother as the Arnold Strongman Classic in February. First, he will look to bring home another title after successful 2021. Stoltman won the 2021 Europe’s Strongest Man competition along with the Giants Live World Tour Finals. He also set a new British world record in the Log Press for max. Stoltman finished third during the 2020 Britain’s Strongest Man competition.
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Dan Bilzerian Says It Is “Not Healthy” To Be As Big As The Rock
Dan Bilzerian believes The Rock is not being genuine in his public life.
Dan Bilzerian is known for living an extravagant lifestyle that features a massive social media presence where he shows off his latest escapades. The “King of Instagram” has 32.8 million followers on the app where he is not shy about sharing his lifestyle and yes — that includes weight lifting. Recently, Bilzerian had some interesting opinions to share about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Bilzerian is interested in fitness and has kept himself in tremendous shape. He had some choice words to say about individuals entering their 50’s in terms of mass they are carrying. Bilzerian joined YouTuber Derek on More Plates More Dates to discuss the topic.
“It’s unhealthy to sustain that level of mass. They show people are giants, like basketball players. It’s just not healthy to be that big,” Dan Bilzerian said of The Rock.
The Rock is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood today. His career began to take off when he was with the WWE. He quickly rose to the top of professional wrestling before leaving to pursue a career on the big screen. This has helped The Rock become an influential figure in many areas.
Maybe more than anything, The Rock is known for his massive frame. He is a former football player and at 6-foot-5, The Rock still carries a lot of muscle. Also, Dan Bilzerian feels like Johnson is too famous or rich to be genuine in his public life.
“I do whatever the f**k I want. He does not. Unless like he is playing this character for ever is what he wants. I don’t think that’s what he wants,” Bilzerian said.
“The thing I don’t like about The Rock is I don’t feel like he gets to be authentic.”
It is no secret that Dan Bilzerian has a history of doing what he wants. He is a professional poker player that made a nice chunk of change on the tables but is more known for his life outside of the casino.
This was Bilzerian’s biggest critique of The Rock. Sometimes, a public figure has to watch what he or she says because of the uproar it might cause.
“You’re not hearing what he wants to say, you’re hearing what his teams put together,” Bilzerian said of The Rock.
These were some interesting comments coming from one public figure to another. While he is not as big as The Rock, in size or status, Bilzerian seems to be discussing how hard it is for some to live in this light. Bilzerian does not attack The Rock’s character or personality within his comments.
Dwayne Johnson is one of the biggest stars that there is today. It is not easy but he still finds a way to inspire others and give back to his communities. There is no doubt that The Rock tries to be the best version of himself as much as he can.
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Year In Review: The Biggest Bodybuilding Stories Of 2021
Here are the biggest bodybuilding stories from this past year!
As 2021 comes to an end, it seems like as good a time as any to look back on some of the top stories from bodybuilding over the last year. There was plenty of action this year and it was highlighted by some of the top competitions.
The 2021 Olympia and Arnold Classic took place two weeks apart after being pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nick Walker was victorious in his first Arnold Classic competition and ended up fifth at the Olympia. For Big Ramy, he made it two titles in a row down in Orlando. Brandon Curry finished as the runner-up once again followed by Hadi Choopan and Hunter Labrada.
Outside of the world of bodybuilding, there have been many huge stories in powerlifting and boxing. This sets up what could be an extremely exciting 2022. Let’s take a look at some of the top stories and moments from 2021.
Top Stories of 2021
2021 Olympia Weekend Brings New & Repeat Champions
The 2021 Olympia was moved to October in Orlando because of COVID-19. This came just two weeks after the 2021 Arnold Classic. Big Ramy was able to win his second consecutive title and proved that he is the competitor to beat. Derek Lunsford upset Shaun Clarida in Men’s 212 while Chris Bumstead made it three victories in a row in Classic Physique.
READ HERE: 2021 Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Results For All Divisions
Tom Stoltman Wins 2021 World’s Strongest Man
Tom Stoltman is one of the top strongmen in the world and he showed it on the biggest stage this year. Stoltman was able to edge out Brian Shaw, who finished second, and Maxime Boudreault to take home the title. There was 10 total competitors vying for the title and Stoltman was able to come out on top.
READ HERE: World’s Strongest Man 2021 Finals Results
Flex Wheeler Diagnosed With COVID-19 & Recovery
COVID-19 has impacted the entire world but especially for those who have contracted it or lost someone from it. In October, legendary bodybuilder Flex Wheeler was diagnosed with the virus and it was a long journey back. Wheeler remained active on social media giving updates on his condition through his battle. He was released in November but not before he received well wishes from many.
READ HERE: Flex Wheeler Has Been Diagnosed With COVID-19: “I Will Defeat The Virus”
Michal Krizo Wins Mr. Universe Pro & Draws Comparisons To IFBB Pro Athletes
Michal Krizo has become a huge name in the Elite Pro League and he solidified his legacy by winning the 2021 Mr. Universe Pro. This victory brought much attention to Krizo and his work as a bodybuilder. Krizo’s popularity has caused many fans to call for his switch to the IFBB league. That might happen in the future but for now, he continues to dominate the Elite Pro League.
READ HERE: Michal Krizo Wins Mr. Universe Pro 2021
Martyn Ford vs. Sajad Gharibi
One of the most anticipated of the year will take place on April 2nd. Martyn Ford and Sajad Gharibi have agreed to terms on a boxing match and it has been building since October. Not only will these two duke it out in the ring, there is some personal issues between the two. The fight will be under the banner of celebrity boxing promotion BoxStar.
READ HERE: Martyn Ford Will Fight “Iranian Hulk” Sajad Gharibi In Boxing Match Face Off
Hafthor Bjornsson vs. Eddie Hall Boxing Match Transformations
Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall have both made the transition from powerlifting to boxing. The two were set to meet in September but Hall was forced to back out because of an injury. There is no official date set just yet but it is likely that it will take place early in 2022. Since their transition, both Bjornsson and Hall have made incredible physique transformations.
READ HERE: Eddie Hall vs. Hafthor Bjornsson: Who Has Had The Most Significant Transformation In 2021?
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Freedom Comments & Industry Reaction
Arnold Schwarzenegger received a lot of backlash after stating his opinion on anti-maskers during the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘Screw your freedom’ were the words used by Schwarzenegger and it was not received well. Many stated their opinions publicly and some decided to cut ties. Brian Shaw went as far as to remove posters of the bodybuilder from his gym to show that he is against his comments.
READ HERE: Brian Shaw Takes Down Poster Of Arnold Schwarzenegger In His Gym
Ryan Crowley Tears Pec During Training
Ryan Crowley has been putting on some serious size and gaining strength because of huge workouts. He joined Larry Wheels, who thrives performing massive lifts, for a training session back in March. Crowley suffered a torn pectoral while performing a heavy bench press.
READ HERE: Video Of Ryan Crowley Pec Tear While Training With Larry Wheels
Remembering Those Who We Have Lost
The bodybuilding world has been hit hard by a string of deaths by some of the top athletes in the sport. Shawn Rhoden passed away at the age of 46 in November after suffering a heart attack. Rhoden took home the Olympia title in 2018 and was one of the biggest name in bodybuilding since earning his Pro card in 2010.
George Peterson was preparing to compete at the 2021 Olympia before passing away in his hotel room in Orlando. There has not been a cause of death revealed for Peterson. He was 37 years old. Renowned bodybuilder and coach John Meadows passed away at 47 years old in August. Meadows dealt with health issues during his time as a bodybuilder. Following his retirement, he stayed active in the sport as a coach and nutritionist.
Odalis Santos Mena was an up-and-coming name in bodybuilding after becoming a sensation on social media. In July, Mena underwent an operation to fix her constant sweating and passed away due to a complication with anesthesia. She was just 23 years old. Generation Iron remembers those who we have lost in the sport of bodybuilding this year and sends condolences to family and friends.
Sadly, there were many more lost this past year than listed here – drawing much attention to the state of health in competitive bodybuilding. While there has been no proven direct through line between all of these deaths, many hope that health becomes a bigger focus in the future of the sport. Generation Iron would like to pay tribute to those we have lost and wish for a stronger and safer year moving ahead.
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Tristyn Lee Joined Frank McGrath For A Massive Arm Workout
Frank McGrath led Tristyn Lee in a huge arm day workout.
It is not easy to develop an incredible physique at a young age but for some, this is exactly what happens. Tristyn Lee is a bodybuilder who has built an impressive physique at just 18 years old. He has become known for his build and has gained plenty of attention on social media because of it. Recently, Lee joined Frank McGrath for an arm-day workout.
This was a special workout for Lee, who grew up watching McGrath. The 43-year-old bodybuilder was one of the biggest names in the sport in the 2000’s but was forced to cut his career short due to injuries. McGrath was known for his massive size and vascular look on stage. Since retiring from competitive bodybuilding, McGrath has continued to inspire and encourage young athletes to take on their fitness goals.
This video was shared to Tristyn Lee’s YouTube page for his 1.35 million subscribers to see.
It is no surprise that Frank McGrath led an arm workout for Tristyn Lee. McGrath was known for his arms and huge forearms during his time on stage. This is a workout that consisted of bicep/tricep supersets.
McGrath began the workout with triceps pushdowns and preacher curls. Lee admitted that arms are the weakest part of his workout but this is something that McGrath wanted to change. He led the intense workout from the beginning. This superset was to get warmed up a bit and the two quickly moved onto another.
For their second superset, McGrath and Lee took on biceps cable curls and skull crushers with an EZ bar. The two discussed their differences in reps. Lee usually does fewer reps per set while McGrath always tried to reach a certain number. Up next, preacher curls and triceps workout on preacher curl machine. McGrath always uses preacher curls as a go-to exercise for him and he learned the tricep exercise from Dexter Jackson.
After three supersets for arms, Frank McGrath showed Tristyn Lee one for forearms. This consisted of wrist curls and wrist rolls. This was the final workout of the day for the two and it featured an area where McGrath shined during his competition days.
This is an arm workout that anyone can try and take on at any point. McGrath has always been interested in sharing workouts for others to try and challenge themselves. This has been a goal of his since retiring from competition and it shows in this particular workout with an up-and-coming star like Lee.
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Iain Valliere Answers: Are Romantic Relationships Kryptonite For Bodybuilding Success?
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Iain Valliere debunks the concept of a romantic partner or spouse distracting from bodybuilding greatness.
Iain Valliere is a bodybuilder who is happily married. He’s also a successful pro bodybuilder – a sport that demands quite a bit of time. So much time, in fact, that many legendary pro bodybuilders have claimed that romantic relationships and families are too distracting for bodybuilding success. In order to become a champion, you need the kind of full focus that would either destroy the relationship or destroy your champion chances. But for Valliere, he finds the exact opposite to be true. In our latest GI Exclusive, Iain Valliere explains how his wife is a vital part of his bodybuilding success – instead of a distraction.
During our time interviewing a wide variety of bodybuilding legends and champions. We’ve seen a common sentiment among elite competitive bodybuilders. Dating, romantic relationships, and marriage are too challenging of a dedication to coincide with bodybuilding success. Most notably, 8x Mr. Olympia Lee Haney stated this during the filming of Generation Iron 2.
The idea here is that bodybuilding on a pro level requires so much focus and time – it’s impossible to share it with a romantic partner. During our conversation with Iain Valliere, we decided to ask him for his take on this concept. Valliere is happily married to Chris Bumstead’s sister – Melissa Valliere. She is a competitor in her own right – and according to Iain – has been a vital part of his success. Not a detriment to it.
Iain Valliere acknowledges that bodybuilding is a major time commitment both mentally and physically. But he also points out that kind of commitment is very challenging to do alone. Having a partner by his side through the ups and down of bodybuilding prep is a major support. It helps him remain more focused and achieve better results.
Iain Valliere uses an example to drive this point home. In 2020, Valliere competed in the Tampa Pro and reveals that during this contest prep he had a “mental breakdown” in his own words. He attributes this to his wife not being by his side for that particular competition.
“I had a mental breakdown. I really couldn’t handle all of the pressures and the stress being by myself,” Iain Valliere states in our interview – speaking of the Tampa Pro 2020. He continued:
“And you know, I was running around trying to get food. And worried about doing this, and worried about doing this. As well as, you know, when you are alone in your thoughts too much, you’re looking at social media and all of these things and I really got in my head.”
Iain Valliere goes on to say that having his wife by his side alleviates these issues. She is his support system. Being a fellow competitor, she can also provide much more pointed and empathetic support as she is more than familiar with the process.
And perhaps that is another key element for Iain Valliere’s success in both bodybuilding and marriage. If not a fellow competitor, finding someone who fully understands what the bodybuilding process really entails is key. If not, resentment can grow. Stress can come from resentment. And then both a bodybuilding career and a relationship can implode.
Iain Valliere also shares some tips and tactics that have worked to keep his marriage a focus while also putting his all into pro bodybuilding. Perhaps some of these tips can be helpful for those looking to find balance in the hectic life of competitive bodybuilding and relationships.
You can watch Iain Valliere’s take on relationships and bodybuilding – as well as tips to finding balance – in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above.
Ronnie Coleman Discusses Recent Weight Gain Up To 285 Pounds
Ronnie Coleman has added 30 pounds of mass recently.
Ronnie Coleman is one of the best bodybuilders of all time and remains an influential voice in the sport. The eight-time Olympia champion still holds the record for most victories, along with Lee Haney, and this is one that might stay for a long time. Coleman remains active in the gym to this day despite suffering some injuries over the years.
Coleman has underwent many surgeries for different injuries in his career. This has changed as of late. Coleman has been enduring less surgeries and receiving stem cell treatments. In a recent YouTube video, Coleman credits these treatments for his recent weight gain. The legendary bodybuilder has been able to put on 30 pounds of mass recently.
“I got a lot more energy than I used to have. I have put on about 30 pounds. I went from like 255 pounds to 285 pounds, somewhere in there. I had to weigh myself about ten times to be sure,” Coleman explained.
Ronnie Coleman credits stem cell treatments for his weight gain but he has also been back in the gym in a big way. Coleman is working out six days a week and this is clearly a factor in his growth. At the same time, treatments have helped his recovery and less surgeries means that Coleman does not have to work his way back to normal.
“You know, I’ve had 13 surgeries the last five years and I was going and I had three in one year. so I was always in the hospital for awhile. I had back-to-back surgeries all the way up to 2020. That was the last time I had one.”
Coleman continued to explain that his diet has not changed overtime. This is a huge factor for bodybuilders when training and preparing for competition. Coleman is not competing anymore but remains active in the gym. This is the reason for his growth and progression in the gym, not his diet.
“I’ve always eaten the same thing. It’s not the diet.”
“me being able to workout consistently, you know, for almost two years straight…also that the stem cell had to do a lot because i used to be in a lot of pain all the time. now it’s like, you know, it’s a pain that i can take.”
Ronnie Coleman seems to be in tremendous shape since he has been able to get back to a consistent training regiment with no surgery holding him back. Coleman seems to be overcoming his injuries and strength is coming back. Weakness became a problem for Coleman in his life but doctors said that it could take two years for his nerves to improve. This is what happened and Coleman is back to crushing the gym each day.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger And Maria Shriver Officially Divorced After 10 Years
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver will split their $400 million estate.
It has been 10 years since Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver separated. On Tuesday, their divorce became official in Los Angeles Court. The divorce had been mediated by a private judge, who signed off on the divorce at the beginning of December. To be finalized, it had to enter the court system by a sitting judge. This is what happened Tuesday morning.
There have been a few reasons as to why the divorce took so long but a complicated property agreement was at the top of the list. This exact settlement is private but it is estimated to be upwards of $400 million. Schwarzenegger and Shriver did not have any prenuptial agreements but the estate will likely be split right down the middle.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver remained cordial over the last decade. Despite being in different relationships over time, the two have attended gatherings with their four children. Joseph Baena is Schwarzenegger’s son who he fathered with the family’s housekeeper. This is the reason the two became separated.
Baena is now 24 years old and has made headlines for looking just like his father. Banea is in incredible shape and even has ambitions of becoming an actor. If he wants to continue down a fitness path, Baena has a leg up being the son of the greatest bodybuilder of all-time.
Shriver filed for divorce on July 1, 2011 with the intention of keeping the news as quiet as possible. Schwarzenegger claimed that he did not know Baena, who was born in 1996, was his biological son at first. Mildred Baena, the family housekeeper, and her husband also separated shortly after Baena was born.
Maria Shriver is a journalist and member of the Kennedy family. She is the former First Lady of California from when Schwarzenegger was Governor. Shriver and Schwarzenegger were both in politics during their marriage.
Arnold Schwarzenegger made a name for himself in America upon coming from Austria. His incredible size and passion for bodybuilding led to seven Olympia titles. Following his career in bodybuilding, Schwarzenegger became an actor and politician. He remains an influential voice in bodybuilding while hosting his annual Arnold Sports Festival. This began in 1989 when it was named after him.
Both Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver will split the estate and go on with the relationship they currently have. After 10 years apart, the two have made it work and made it clear that their children are most important.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger And Maria Shriver Officially Divorced After 10 Years
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver will split their $400 million estate.
It has been 10 years since Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver separated. On Tuesday, their divorce became official in Los Angeles Court. The divorce had been mediated by a private judge, who signed off on the divorce at the beginning of December. To be finalized, it had to enter the court system by a sitting judge. This is what happened Tuesday morning.
There have been a few reasons as to why the divorce took so long but a complicated property agreement was at the top of the list. This exact settlement is private but it is estimated to be upwards of $400 million. Schwarzenegger and Shriver did not have any prenuptial agreements but the estate will likely be split right down the middle.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver remained cordial over the last decade. Despite being in different relationships over time, the two have attended gatherings with their four children. Joseph Baena is Schwarzenegger’s son who he fathered with the family’s housekeeper. This is the reason the two became separated.
Baena is now 24 years old and has made headlines for looking just like his father. Banea is in incredible shape and even has ambitions of becoming an actor. If he wants to continue down a fitness path, Baena has a leg up being the son of the greatest bodybuilder of all-time.
Shriver filed for divorce on July 1, 2011 with the intention of keeping the news as quiet as possible. Schwarzenegger claimed that he did not know Baena, who was born in 1996, was his biological son at first. Mildred Baena, the family housekeeper, and her husband also separated shortly after Baena was born.
Maria Shriver is a journalist and member of the Kennedy family. She is the former First Lady of California from when Schwarzenegger was Governor. Shriver and Schwarzenegger were both in politics during their marriage.
Arnold Schwarzenegger made a name for himself in America upon coming from Austria. His incredible size and passion for bodybuilding led to seven Olympia titles. Following his career in bodybuilding, Schwarzenegger became an actor and politician. He remains an influential voice in bodybuilding while hosting his annual Arnold Sports Festival. This began in 1989 when it was named after him.
Both Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver will split the estate and go on with the relationship they currently have. After 10 years apart, the two have made it work and made it clear that their children are most important.
For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.