Ahhhh. We knew there had to be a more salacious reason behind the cessation of the Tohminayhtoh's marriage... how does an illicit tryst with a member of staff, which resulted in a secret offspring grab you?
Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has revealed that his split from Maria Shriver was "partly due" to him fathering a child with a member of his household staff. According to The Los Angeles Times, the employee worked for the family for 20 years and gave birth to the actor's child over a decade ago. The article also notes that Maria moved out of the family's Brentwood home earlier this year, after Schwarzenegger acknowledged the paternity.
Arnold said in a statement to the publication: "After leaving the governor's office, I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago. I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologised to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry. I ask that the media respect my wife and children through this extremely difficult time. While I deserve your attention and criticism, my family does not."
A spokesman for Shriver, 55, who was married to Arnold for 25 years, said that she had no comment. The member of staff and the child have not been named.
