For some nepo babies, there's nowhere to hide. With a name like 'Schwarzenegger', The White Lotus season three actor Patrick was always going to get rumbled. He is indeed the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver and luckily he has made no secret of the fact. Arnold even joined him on the red carpet of The White Lotus premiere in LA.
For those wanting to know more about Patrick and his not so humble beginnings, you've come to the right place. Here's a deep dive into his famous family and his supermodel fiancé, Abby Champion.
Who are Patrick Schwarzenegger's parents?
Patrick's dad is none other than The Terminator himself. Arnold is an A-list Austrian and American actor who has starred in blockbuster films including The Terminator, Predator, Commando, Total Recall, True Lies and, of course, Jingle All The Way. Most of which are roles that allow him to show off his notoriously toned physique. Arnold - who is reported to have a net worth of $750 million - also served as 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
Patrick's mum is no less impressive. Maria Shriver is an American journalist, author and a member of the prominent Shriver and Kennedy families. She is the daughter of Eunice Kennedy, the sister of former president John F. Kennedy, and Sargent Shriver who served as United States Ambassador to France under Lyndon B. Johnson and was responsible for creating the Peace Corps.
Maria was once a news anchor on CBS Morning News before joining NBC News. For her reporting, she won a Peabody Award in 1998 and was co-anchor of the channel's Emmy-winning coverage of the 1988 Summer Olympics.
The couple were married between 1986 and 2021 and have four children together. Patrick has one brother called Joseph and two sisters called Katherine and Christina.
Is Patrick Schwarzenegger engaged?
Yes, in 2023 Patrick announced that he was engaged to his long-term girlfriend Abby Champion. The pair had been dating since 2015 and announced the happy news via a joint Instagram post.
Patrick recently told People that he knew Abby was the one when he saw 'how much she values family and how similar our core values are'. 'Over the course of the years, I just continuously fell in love with her more and more, with the kind of human that she was becoming and that the relationship was becoming,' he said.
Who is Abby Champion?
While Patrick has pursued a career in acting, Abby has been thriving as a model in the fashion world. She has modelled for Prada, Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Givenchy among others.
Patrick has never been shy to sing her praises, either. 'I think the best part about having her by my side is that she's always rooting for me and wanting the best for me and bringing out the best in me,' the actor previously told E! News. 'I always say that in a relationship, you have to be each other's biggest cheerleader. Build each other up. And she does that for me.'
If you think the couple look similar, you're not alone. Patrick once posted a photo of them together on Instagram and wrote, 'Is It weird that so many people ask if we're siblings or dating?'
When are Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion getting married?
The couple have not set a date for their wedding yet given how busy they both are with their careers, but Patrick has said he 'would have kids tomorrow' if he could.
Who does Patrick Schwarzenegger play in The White Lotus?
While Patrick has acted in several films and shows before, The White Lotus is definitely his biggest gig to date. He plays Saxon Ratliff, the crude, entitled eldest sibling of a wealthy family on holiday in Thailand. And apparently we are are set to see more of Patrick than ever before... something his dad Arnie is very proud of indeed.
For those searching for 'Patrick Schwarzenegger bulge' and other such terms, it's true that he is nude or near enough in several scenes this season. He's either goading his younger sister for not losing her virginity yet (an incestuous storyline to keep an eye on), harassing all the young, female guests he meets by the pool or checking himself in the hotel suite mirror.
'I was so pumped to take a break from filming to celebrate @patrickschwarzenegger at the White Lotus Season 3 premiere,' The Terminator star wrote on Instagram.
'What a show! I could claim to be surprised to find out he has a nude scene, but what can I say – the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Don’t miss it this Sunday – trust me.'
Who is in The White Lotus season three cast?
In season three of The White Lotus - which is filmed in Thailand - Patrick shares the screen with names including: Lek Patravadi, Leslie Bibb, Parker Posey, Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Natasha Rothwell, Aimee Lou Woods, Sam Nivola, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Lisa Manobal and Arnas Fedaravičius.
The White Lotus season three is available to stream on a weekly basis on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV from 17 February in the UK.