LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Maria Shriver's humiliation knew no bounds when pictures of her attending Arnold Schwarzenegger's secret love child's christening surfaced on the internet. The images posted by TMZ showed an unsuspecting Maria happily posing alongside Arnold at the child's baptism in 1998. The photos were posted on gossip websites, adding to Maria's growing embarrassment.
A collection of photographs further revealed the 63-year-old actor, engaging in moments with his love child, Joseph Baena, as the child grew older. The pictures captured heartwarming scenes of Arnold teaching the boy how to play golf and playfully lifting him above his head. A family photo shows Arnold, Maria, and two of their children standing next to Mildred Baena and the son she had with Arnold.
These images will forever be etched in Maria's memory, serving as a painful reminder of Arnold's heartbreaking act of infidelity. The ex-couple share four children together: Katherine, 33, Christina, 31, Patrick, 29, and Christopher, 25, who was born just five days before Mildred gave birth to Joseph.
Mildred Baena's daughter stands up for her mother
When the entire ordeal first came to light, Mildred Baena faced significant backlash and hatred from both the public and the media. However, her adult daughter, Jackie Rozo, spoke out in her defense, emphasizing that her mother is an exceptional parent. "She’s like a superwoman, pretty much," Rozo said at the time, as per the NY Post.
"I love my mom very much, and she’s a great inspiration for any woman out there, working for the kids," added Rozo, 39.
'My mom doesn’t need to justify herself'
The devoted daughter expressed that her mother should not be held responsible for the embarrassing situation and should not bear any blame. "My mom doesn’t need to justify herself," Rozo said. "She’s always been there for us, for me and my brothers, and that’s why me and my brothers will always be there for her." Rozo emphasized that her mother should be depicted solely as a well-meaning and loving parent, deserving of recognition for her dedication and care. "The Mildred that they put out there, it’s like — it’s just, you know, all gossip, rumors," Rozo said. "It’s just a big thing because she’s Hispanic and he’s a celebrity."
