Fri Jun 13 22:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Schwarzenegger Family Together at ‘FUBAR’ Premiere, But One Son Remains on the Periphery
**Los Angeles, CA** – Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrated the season 2 premiere of his Netflix hit “FUBAR” surrounded by family on Wednesday, but the event highlighted a persistent division within the Schwarzenegger-Shriver clan. While the Hollywood icon posed with children Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher, as well as son-in-law Chris Pratt, his youngest son, Joseph Baena, was notably excluded from the group photos.
Baena, 27, the son of Schwarzenegger and Mildred Baena, the family’s former housekeeper, was present at the premiere and shared warm moments with his father on the red carpet. Schwarzenegger was also seen being affectionate towards Baena’s girlfriend, Dutch model Mel.
However, the absence of a photo op with his half-siblings underscores a long-standing distance between Baena and the rest of the Schwarzenegger-Shriver family. Reports suggest this estrangement stems from resentment over Schwarzenegger’s affair with Baena’s mother, which occurred during his marriage to Maria Shriver.
An insider speaking to Page Six in 2023 claimed that the other children “take [the affair] out on Joe,” despite the actor’s close relationship with his youngest son. Schwarzenegger has publicly acknowledged the pain his actions caused his family, stating in his Netflix docuseries “Arnold” that “I have caused enough pain for my family because of my f-ck up.”
Despite the familial tension, Schwarzenegger continues to publicly praise Baena, calling him “an extraordinary young man” who “makes me proud.” He also emphasizes his support for his son, reportedly covering his tuition and purchasing a home for his mother.
The “FUBAR” premiere showcased not only Schwarzenegger’s latest project but also the complexities of his family dynamics, where love and acceptance coexist with lingering wounds from the past.
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