Childhood and Education Journey of Arnold Schwarzenegger in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Arnold Schwarzenegger. From birth to education, explore key events.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor, businessman, former politician, and bodybuilder. He gained fame through bodybuilding before transitioning to a successful acting career, particularly in action films like 'Terminator' and 'Predator'. He served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 to 2011, demonstrating his ability to cross over from entertainment to politics.

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1922: Aurelia Jadrny Born

In 1922, Aurelia Jadrny, Arnold Schwarzenegger's mother, was born.

1938: Gustav Schwarzenegger joined the Nazi Party

In 1938, Gustav Schwarzenegger, Arnold's father, joined the Nazi Party.

1939: Gustav Schwarzenegger joined the Sturmabteilung (SA)

In 1939, Gustav Schwarzenegger, Arnold's father, joined the Sturmabteilung (SA).

1943: Gustav Schwarzenegger Discharged from Military Service

In 1943, Gustav Schwarzenegger was discharged from military service following a bout of malaria after being wounded in the Battle of Stalingrad.

October 20, 1945: Marriage of Gustav Schwarzenegger and Aurelia Jadrny

On October 20, 1945, Gustav Schwarzenegger, age 38, married Aurelia Jadrny, age 23.

July 30, 1947: Arnold Schwarzenegger Born

On July 30, 1947, Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was born in Thal, Austria.

1960: Began Weight Training

In 1960, Arnold Schwarzenegger began weight training when his football coach took the team to a local gym.

1961: Met Kurt Marnul

In 1961, Arnold Schwarzenegger met former Mr. Austria Kurt Marnul, who invited him to train at the gym in Graz.

1965: Served in the Austrian Army and Won Junior Mr. Europe

In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger served in the Austrian Army, fulfilling his mandatory one-year service. During this time, he won the Junior Mr. Europe contest and spent a week in military prison for going AWOL to participate in the competition.

1965: Mandatory Military Service

In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger served in the Austrian Army, where he operated an M47 Patton tank, which he later brought to the United States.

1966: First Plane Trip and Mr. Universe Competition

In 1966, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first plane trip to London to attend the NABBA Mr. Universe competition, where he placed second.

1966: Coaching with Charles "Wag" Bennett

In 1966, Arnold Schwarzenegger was offered coaching by Charles "Wag" Bennett, a judge at the Mr. Universe competition. He stayed in Bennett's home in London, improved his leg definition, and improved his English.

1967: Won Mr. Universe title

In 1967, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Universe title for the first time, becoming the youngest ever at age 20.

October 1968: Moved to the US

In October 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger moved to the United States at age 21 to pursue his dreams, training at Gold's Gym in Venice, Los Angeles.

1968: Schwarzenegger and Columbu start bricklaying business

In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu started a bricklaying business.

1968: Arrival in the United States

In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger arrived in the United States, recalling a special day and the Nixon-Humphrey presidential race, leading him to identify as a Republican.

1968: Won another Mr. Universe title

In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to London and won his next Mr. Universe title.

1968: Involvement with Special Olympics

In 1968, the Special Olympics were founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who would later become Arnold Schwarzenegger's mother-in-law, beginning his long-standing involvement with the organization.

1968: Abolishment of the death penalty in Austria

In 1968, the death penalty was abolished in Austria.

1969: Met Barbara Outland

In 1969, Arnold Schwarzenegger met Barbara Outland, an English teacher, six to eight months after arriving in the U.S. Their first date was watching the first Apollo Moon landing on television.

1969: First Car Opel Kadett

In 1969, after serving in the Austrian army, Arnold Schwarzenegger purchased his first car ever, an Opel Kadett.

1970: Captured First Mr. Olympia Title

In 1970, at the age of 23, Arnold Schwarzenegger captured his first Mr. Olympia title in New York.

May 20, 1971: Death of Meinhard Schwarzenegger

On May 20, 1971, Arnold Schwarzenegger's brother, Meinhard, died in a car crash. Arnold did not attend the funeral.

1971: Increased demand following the 1971 San Fernando earthquake

After the 1971 San Fernando earthquake, increased demand helped Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu's bricklaying business flourish.

December 13, 1972: Death of Gustav Schwarzenegger

On December 13, 1972, Arnold Schwarzenegger's father, Gustav, died of a stroke. Arnold's absence from the funeral and the reasons for it have been subject to conflicting accounts.

1972: Toured Helsinki, Finland selling vitamins

In 1972, Arnold Schwarzenegger toured different countries selling vitamins, including Helsinki, Finland where he lived at the YMCA Hotel Hospiz and presented vitamin pills at the Stockmann shopping center.

1973: Weight Training Partner

From 1970 to 1974, one of Schwarzenegger's weight training partners designed the original Gold's Gym logo in 1973.

1974: Weight Training Partner

From 1970 to 1974, one of Schwarzenegger's weight training partners was Ric Drasin, a professional wrestler.

1974: Ended relationship with Barbara Outland

In 1974, Arnold Schwarzenegger ended his relationship with Barbara Outland, with whom he had lived since 1969.

1975: Schwarzenegger smokes marijuana after winning Mr. Olympia

In 1975, Arnold Schwarzenegger is shown smoking a marijuana joint after winning Mr. Olympia in the documentary film Pumping Iron.

July 1977: Met Sue Moray

In July 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger met Sue Moray, a hairdresser's assistant, on Venice Beach and began a relationship with her.

August 1977: Met Maria Shriver

In August 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger met Maria Shriver, a television journalist and niece of President John F. Kennedy, at the Robert F. Kennedy Tennis Tournament.

1977: Publication of "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder" and Appearance in "Pumping Iron"

In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger published his autobiographical book, "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder", and appeared in the bodybuilding documentary "Pumping Iron", which helped launch his film career.

1977: Autobiography and weight-training guide success

In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography and weight-training guide, "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder", was a huge success. He also posed for the gay magazine "After Dark" in 1977.

1977: Oui interview and Pumping Iron release

In 1977, an interview Arnold Schwarzenegger gave to adult magazine Oui gained attention, where he discussed using substances such as marijuana. Also in 1977, Schwarzenegger is shown smoking a marijuana joint in the documentary film Pumping Iron.

1977: Schwarzenegger's Memoir

In his 1977 memoir, Arnold Schwarzenegger wrote about Barbara Outland and the reasons their relationship ended.

August 1978: Moray issued an ultimatum

In August 1978, Sue Moray, knowing about Arnold Schwarzenegger's relationship with Maria Shriver, issued an ultimatum, marking a turning point in his relationships.

1979: Enrolled in University of Wisconsin–Superior

In 1979, Arnold Schwarzenegger enrolled in the University of Wisconsin–Superior as a distance education student, completing most of his coursework by correspondence and flying out to Superior to meet professors and take final exams.

May 1980: Graduation from the University of Wisconsin–Superior

In May 1980, Arnold Schwarzenegger formally graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Superior and earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing.

1982: Breakthrough Role in "Conan the Barbarian"

In 1982, Arnold Schwarzenegger had his breakthrough role in the sword and sorcery epic "Conan the Barbarian".

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September 17, 1983: Schwarzenegger becomes a U.S. citizen

On September 17, 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger became a naturalized U.S. citizen, after requesting to retain his Austrian citizenship.

1983: Citizenship

In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger became a citizen of the United States.

1983: Schwarzenegger becomes a U.S. citizen

In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger became a naturalized U.S. citizen, retaining his Austrian citizenship as well.

1983: Received United States citizenship

In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger received his United States citizenship.

1984: Starring in "The Terminator" and Sequel to "Conan the Barbarian"

In 1984, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the science fiction film "The Terminator" and a sequel to "Conan the Barbarian".

1985: Starring in "Commando"

In 1985, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "Commando".

April 26, 1986: Married Maria Shriver

On April 26, 1986, Arnold Schwarzenegger married Maria Shriver in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

1986: Marriage to Maria Shriver

In 1986, Arnold Schwarzenegger married Maria Shriver, a niece of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, marking a significant personal milestone.

1988: Height Discrepancies

In 1988, the Daily Mail and Time Out magazine noted that Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared noticeably shorter than his claimed height, adding to the ongoing debate about his true height.

1989: Birth of Katherine Schwarzenegger

In 1989, Katherine Schwarzenegger, the first child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, was born.

1990: Starring in "Total Recall" and "Kindergarten Cop"

In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the films "Total Recall" and "Kindergarten Cop".

1990: Greenhouse gases

In 2005, Schwarzenegger issued an executive order calling to reduce greenhouse gases to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.

1991: Starring in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day"

In 1991, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day".

1991: Birth of Christina Schwarzenegger

In 1991, Christina Schwarzenegger, the second child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, was born.

1991: Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and M47 Patton Tank

In 1991/2, during his tenure as the Chairmen of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition Arnold Schwarzenegger obtained his Austrian Army M47 Patton tank, and rode a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.

1992: First Civilian Hummer Purchase

In 1992, Arnold Schwarzenegger became the first civilian in the U.S. to purchase a Humvee. He lobbied AM General to produce a street-legal version, and bought the first two Hummer H1s sold.

1992: Hummer Fuel Regulations

In 1992, due to their size, the Hummers that Arnold Schwarzenegger bought were classified as large trucks and were not subject to U.S. fuel economy regulations.

1993: Birth of Patrick Schwarzenegger

In 1993, Patrick Schwarzenegger, the third child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, was born.

1994: Starring in "True Lies"

In 1994, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "True Lies".

1995: Founding of Inner City Games Foundation

In 1995, Arnold Schwarzenegger founded the Inner City Games Foundation (ICG), which provides cultural, educational, and community enrichment programming to youth in 15 cities across the country.

1996: Starring in "Jingle All the Way"

In 1996, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the comedy film "Jingle All the Way".

June 1997: Spent $38 million on a private Gulfstream jet

In June 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger spent $38 million on a private Gulfstream jet.

1997: Affair with Housemaid

In 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger had a child with the family housemaid, which he admitted to years later, leading to his separation from Maria Shriver.

1997: Underwent heart valve replacement

In 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent a Ross procedure for a replacement heart valve made from his own pulmonary valve, which itself was replaced with a cadaveric pulmonic valve, due to being born with a bicuspid aortic valve.

1997: Birth of Christopher Schwarzenegger

In 1997, Christopher Schwarzenegger, the fourth child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, was born.

1998: Publication of "The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding"

In 1998, Arnold Schwarzenegger published "The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding".

1998: Death of Aurelia Jadrny Schwarzenegger

In 1998, Aurelia Jadrny Schwarzenegger, Arnold Schwarzenegger's mother, passed away.

1999: Height Claim in Men's Health

In 1999, Men's Health magazine reported Arnold Schwarzenegger's height as 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m), contributing to the ongoing discussion and questioning of his officially stated height.

2000: Schwarzenegger severs financial ties with Planet Hollywood

In early 2000, Arnold Schwarzenegger severed his financial ties with the Planet Hollywood chain of international theme restaurants.

2000: Remembering Steve Reeves

Upon the death of Steve Reeves in 2000, Arnold Schwarzenegger fondly remembered him as a childhood idol whose achievements inspired him.

December 9, 2001: Motorcycle crash

On December 9, 2001, Arnold Schwarzenegger broke six ribs and was hospitalized for four days after a motorcycle crash in Los Angeles.

2001: Schwarzenegger Speech

During a speech in 2001, Arnold Schwarzenegger recounted his father's desire for him to become a police officer and his mother's wish for him to attend trade school, while he himself had different plans.

2002: Involvement with After-School All-Stars

In 2002, Arnold Schwarzenegger founded the Los Angeles branch of After-School All-Stars (ASAS), an after-school program provider that educates youth about health, fitness, and nutrition.

2002: LA Weekly Profile

In 2002, LA Weekly described Arnold Schwarzenegger as "the most famous US immigrant," who overcame a thick Austrian accent and transcended bodybuilding to become a major movie star.

October 2003: Gray Davis recalled

In October 2003, Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger's predecessor as governor, was recalled.

2003: Support for the Invasion of Iraq

In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger voiced his support for the invasion of Iraq, aligning himself with the political stance of the time.

2003: Estimated net worth of $100 to $200 million

In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger's net worth was conservatively estimated to be between $100 million and $200 million.

2003: Allegations of sexual misconduct arise

In 2003, during his campaign for governor, allegations of sexual and personal misconduct were raised against Arnold Schwarzenegger.

2003: Introduction of the Equal Opportunity to Govern Amendment

In 2003, the Equal Opportunity to Govern Amendment, nicknamed the "Amend for Arnold" bill, was introduced to the U.S. Constitution to allow Arnold Schwarzenegger to run for president.

May 2004: Schwarzenegger's high approval ratings

In May 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger's approval ratings reached as high as 65% as Governor.

November 2004: Schwarzenegger opposes Proposition 66

In November 2004, Governor Schwarzenegger played a significant role in opposing Proposition 66, an amendment of the Californian Three Strikes Law. Schwarzenegger launched an intense campaign against Proposition 66, stating that it would release 26,000 dangerous criminals and rapists.

2004: Republican National Convention Speech

At the 2004 Republican National Convention, Arnold Schwarzenegger gave a speech explaining his Republican beliefs, contrasting the Democrats of the 1960s with Austrian socialists.

2004: Schwarzenegger responds to misconduct allegations

In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger responded to the allegations of sexual misconduct admitting that he has "behaved badly sometimes" and apologized, but also stated that "a lot of [what] you see in the stories is not true".

2004: Saved a drowning man

In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger saved a drowning man while on vacation in Hawaii by swimming out and bringing him back to shore.

2004: Visit to Israel

In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger visited Israel to break ground on Simon Wiesenthal Center's Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, laid a wreath at Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, and met with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and President Moshe Katsav.

2004: "Amend for Arnold" campaign launch

In 2004, the "Amend for Arnold" campaign was launched, featuring a website and TV advertising promotion to allow Arnold Schwarzenegger to run for U.S. President.

2004: Schwarzenegger Discusses Childhood Abuse

In a 2004 interview with Fortune, Arnold Schwarzenegger described suffering what "would now be called child abuse" at the hands of his father, including being hit with belts and having his hair pulled.

2005: Call to revoke Schwarzenegger's Austrian citizenship

In 2005, Peter Pilz advocated for the Austrian Parliament to revoke Arnold Schwarzenegger's Austrian citizenship due to his decision not to intervene in the executions of Donald Beardslee and Stanley Williams.

2005: Executive order to reduce greenhouse gases

In 2005, Schwarzenegger issued an executive order calling to reduce greenhouse gases to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.

January 8, 2006: Motorcycle accident with son Patrick

On January 8, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger, while riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Los Angeles with his son Patrick in the sidecar, was involved in a collision with a car. He sustained an injury to his lip requiring 15 stitches.

July 3, 2006: Obtained motorcycle license

On July 3, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger obtained his motorcycle license.

August 2006: Settlement of libel lawsuit with Anna Richardson

In August 2006, Anna Richardson settled a libel lawsuit against Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sean Walsh, and Sheryl Main regarding allegations of sexual misconduct.

September 27, 2006: Signing of the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006

On September 27, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, creating the nation's first cap on greenhouse gas emissions in California.

October 17, 2006: Executive order for California to work with the Northeast's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

On October 17, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an executive order allowing California to work with the Northeast's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

November 7, 2006: Schwarzenegger wins re-election

On November 7, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger won re-election against Phil Angelides in the California gubernatorial election with 56% of the vote. Despite the Republican party's poor performance nationally, Schwarzenegger won by a margin of over 1 million votes.

December 23, 2006: Broke femur while skiing

On December 23, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger tripped over his ski pole and broke his right femur while skiing in Sun Valley, Idaho, with his family.

December 30, 2006: Released from the hospital after femur surgery

On December 30, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger was released from St. Johns Hospital and Health Center after undergoing surgery for his broken femur.

2006: Tax returns net worth

Based on the tax returns filed in 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger's net worth had been approximately $400 million, and even as high as $800 million.

2006: Re-elected as Governor of California

In 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger was re-elected as governor of California, securing 55.9% of the vote to serve a full term.

2006: California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006

In 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger's climate change action included the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and plans to introduce an emissions trading scheme with other US states and possibly with the EU.

2006: Barbara Outland published her memoir

In 2006, Barbara Outland Baker published her memoir, "Arnold and Me: In the Shadow of the Austrian Oak," about her relationship with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger contributed to the book with a foreword.

June 2007: Schwarzenegger on the cover of Time magazine

In June 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger was featured on the cover of Time magazine with Michael Bloomberg, and they joked about a presidential ticket together.

October 2007: Schwarzenegger's marijuana comments in GQ magazine

In October 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger stated in an interview with GQ magazine that marijuana is not a drug, but a leaf, and that his drug was pumping iron.

2007: Spokesperson for Special Olympics in Shanghai

In 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger served as the official spokesperson for the Special Olympics held in Shanghai, China, demonstrating his ongoing support for the organization.

January 30, 2008: Schwarzenegger endorses John McCain

On January 30, 2008, Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed John McCain for president after Rudy Giuliani dropped out of the race.

2008: Baena filed for divorce

In 2008, Mildred Baena filed for divorce from her husband, Rogelio, a few months after Joseph's birth.

April 20, 2009: Schwarzenegger opens the SAE World Congress

On April 20, 2009, Arnold Schwarzenegger was invited to open the 2009 SAE World Congress in Detroit.

June 19, 2009: Private jet made an emergency landing

On June 19, 2009, Arnold Schwarzenegger's private jet made an emergency landing at Van Nuys Airport after the pilot reported smoke coming from the cockpit. No one was harmed in the incident.

2009: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative takes effect

In 2009, the plan for California to work with the Northeast's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to reduce carbon dioxide emissions took effect.

February 12, 2010: Vancouver Olympic Torch Relay

On February 12, 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger participated in the Vancouver Olympic Torch relay, handing off the flame to Sebastian Coe.

May 2010: Esteban Núñez sentenced for manslaughter

In May 2010, Esteban Núñez, son of Fabian Núñez, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter.

2010: Collection of Hummers

By 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger owned one regular Hummer and three running on alternative power sources: hydrogen, vegetable oil, and biodiesel, showcasing his interest in eco-friendly vehicles.

2010: Bought house for Baena and son

In 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger bought a four-bedroom house with a pool for Mildred Baena and their son in Bakersfield, California.

January 2011: Mildred Baena retired

In January 2011, Mildred Patricia "Patty" Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger's housekeeper, retired after working for the family for 20 years.

May 9, 2011: Shriver and Schwarzenegger ended their relationship

On May 9, 2011, Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger ended their 25-year marriage, with Shriver moving out of their Brentwood mansion.

May 16, 2011: Los Angeles Times revealed Schwarzenegger fathered a child with Mildred Baena

On May 16, 2011, the Los Angeles Times revealed that Arnold Schwarzenegger had fathered a son, Joseph, more than 14 years earlier with an employee in their household, Mildred Patricia "Patty" Baena. He confessed to his wife after she confronted him with the information.

May 20, 2011: Halt of Film Projects

On May 20, 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger's entertainment counsel announced that all film projects in development were being halted as Schwarzenegger focused on personal matters.

July 11, 2011: Consideration of a Comeback Film

On July 11, 2011, it was announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger was considering a comeback film, despite legal problems related to his divorce.

2011: Working out at Arnold Classic

During the 2011 Arnold Classic, Arnold Schwarzenegger mentioned that he was still working out a half an hour with weights every day.

2011: Separation from Maria Shriver

In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver separated after he publicly admitted to having fathered a child with their housemaid.

2011: Support for Military Intervention in Libya

In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed his support for the military intervention in Libya, indicating his views on international affairs.

2011: Term Limit Reached

In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger reached his term limit as governor of California and returned to acting.

2011: Removal of Marxist Busts

In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that his wife, Maria Shriver, had requested the removal of his collection of Marxist busts, obtained from Russian friends after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, though he kept the one of Vladimir Lenin.

2011: Schwarzenegger founded the R20 Regions of Climate Action

In 2011, Schwarzenegger founded the R20 Regions of Climate Action to develop a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

2011: Estimated net worth after separation from Maria Shriver

In 2011, after separating from Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger's net worth was estimated to be approximately $400 million, and possibly as high as $800 million.

2011: Support for Israel at Independence Day Celebration

In 2011, at the Independence Day celebration hosted by the Israeli Consulate General in Los Angeles, Arnold Schwarzenegger voiced his support for Israel and mentioned signing a bill to divest California pension funds from companies doing business with Iran.

September 2012: Commutation of Núñez's sentence deemed an abuse of discretion

In September 2012, Sacramento County superior court judge Lloyd Connelly stated that Schwarzenegger's commutation of Esteban Núñez's sentence was an abuse of discretion, though within his executive powers as governor.

October 2012: Release of Total Recall Autobiography

In October 2012, Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography, Total Recall, was released. The book covers his life as a bodybuilder, actor, and Governor of California, and includes a chapter addressing his extramarital affair.

2012: Founding of Schwarzenegger Institute

In 2012, Arnold Schwarzenegger helped found the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy at the USC Price School of Public Policy, aiming to promote post-partisanship and find solutions to public challenges.

January 2014: Schwarzenegger expressed regret

In January 2014, when asked what he was least proud of, Arnold Schwarzenegger replied, "I'm least proud of the mistakes I made that caused my family pain and split us up."

2014: Bugatti Veyron Purchase

In 2014, Arnold Schwarzenegger made news for buying a rare Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, a high-performance sports car.

2014: Support for Euromaidan Protests

In 2014, Arnold Schwarzenegger released a video message in support of the Euromaidan protests in Ukraine against the pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych.

2015: Lenin Bust Display

In 2015, Arnold Schwarzenegger stated that he kept the Lenin bust to "show losers", reflecting his perspective on historical and political figures.

2015: Spotted in Bugatti

In 2015, Arnold Schwarzenegger was filmed driving his silver Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, which has bright aluminium forged wheels and dark brown leather interior.

2016: Endorsement of John Kasich and Refusal to Vote for Donald Trump

In 2016, Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed John Kasich for the Republican Party presidential primaries but announced in October that he would not vote for the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in that year's United States presidential election, the first time he did not vote for the Republican candidate since becoming a citizen in 1983.

January 2017: Instagram Reaction to Donald Trump's Remarks

In January 2017, Arnold Schwarzenegger reacted to Donald Trump's remarks via Instagram, suggesting a job swap.

2017: Acquisition of Electric Mercedes G-Class

In 2017, Arnold Schwarzenegger acquired a Mercedes G-Class that was modified for all-electric drive, furthering his interest in environmentally friendly vehicles.

2017: Condemnation of White Supremacists

In 2017, Arnold Schwarzenegger condemned white supremacists who were seen carrying Nazi and Confederate flags, labeling their heroes as "losers".

2017: Schwarzenegger joins Macron in calling for Global Pact for the Environment and launches Austrian World Summit

In 2017, Arnold Schwarzenegger joined French President Emmanuel Macron in calling for the adoption of a Global Pact for the Environment. He also launched the Austrian World Summit, an annual international climate conference in Vienna.

March 29, 2018: Underwent emergency open-heart surgery

On March 29, 2018, Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent emergency open-heart surgery for replacement of his replacement pulmonic valve.

May 18, 2019: Attacked in South Africa

On May 18, 2019, while visiting South Africa, Arnold Schwarzenegger was attacked and dropkicked from behind while giving autographs at a local school. He suffered no injuries and declined to press charges against the attacker.

October 2019: Admiration of Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool

In October 2019, Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed his admiration of Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool, showcasing his interest in European football.

2020: Target for emissions reduction

By 2020, a part of Schwarzenegger's plan with the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 was to reduce California's emissions by 25 percent to 1990s levels

2020: Underwent surgery for new aortic valve

In 2020, 23 years after his first surgery, Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent a surgery for a new aortic valve.

March 2021: Comments on California Recall Election

In March 2021, during an interview with Politico, Arnold Schwarzenegger commented on the upcoming recall election in California, noting similarities to the atmosphere during his own recall election and stating that the current recall effort was sparked by ordinary folks, not a Republican power grab.

August 2021: Urging Americans to Follow COVID-19 Protocols

In August 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke out about COVID-19, urging Americans to wear masks, practice social distancing, and get vaccinated. He emphasized the importance of protecting others over individual freedom during the pandemic.

2021: Finalized divorce from Maria Shriver

In 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver finalized their divorce, ten years after separating.

2021: Divorce Finalized

In 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger's divorce from Maria Shriver was finalized, marking the end of their marriage that began in 1986.

January 21, 2022: Involved in multi-vehicle collision

On January 21, 2022, Arnold Schwarzenegger was involved in a multi-vehicle collision in Los Angeles while driving a black GMC Yukon SUV. The driver of the other vehicle, a red Toyota Prius, was transported to the hospital with head injuries. Schwarzenegger was uninjured.

February 2022: Adoption of Plant-Based Diet

In February 2022, Arnold Schwarzenegger stated that he had been about 80% plant-based for the past five years and that following a mostly plant-based diet is better for his "overall-health" and the environment, attributing some of his understanding to James Cameron.

June 2022: Jury ruled Maria Shriver entitled to half of post-divorce savings

In June 2022, a jury ruled that Maria Shriver was entitled to half of her ex-husband Arnold Schwarzenegger's post-divorce savings earned from 1986 to 2011, including a pension.

2022: Condemnation of Russian Invasion of Ukraine

In 2022, Arnold Schwarzenegger released a video message condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, expressing his stance on the conflict.

2023: Publication of Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life

In 2023, Arnold Schwarzenegger released his second book, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life. The book offers life advice and reflects on his personal experiences.

2023: Schwarzenegger admits he was "totally wrong"

In 2023, Schwarzenegger revisited the issue while promoting his new three-part biographical documentary on Netflix called Arnold. Schwarzenegger stated that he was "totally wrong".

January 17, 2024: Detainment by German Authorities

On January 17, 2024, Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained by German authorities in Munich for failing to declare a watch to customs agents, leading to criminal tax proceedings. He was released after three hours and pre-paying potential taxes, and the watch was later auctioned for €270,000 to benefit the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative.