Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Joseph Baena revealed that he’d had a ‘confusing’ week after dealing with a tragic loss in his family that he described as the ‘most difficult’
Aspiring actor Joseph Baena, son of Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger, has shared a tragic death in his family. The 27-year-old, who was the result of an affair between Arnie and his former housekeeper Mildred, opened up in a length Instagram post.
The muscle-man – not to be confused with Arnold’s White Lotus star son Patrick – revealed that his young nephew Vicente had died a week earlier. He said: “It’s been the most difficult and confusing week of my family’s life.
“All I can think about is what a kind, funny, caring and smart kid he is and how much we all love him. We miss him so much and still can’t believe this is all real.
“I can’t help but be frustrated, mad, confused and sad for this tragic event, but I also think about how we never truly know what weight a person carries or what battles they struggle with.”
Joseph continued: “As I mourn with my family I pray that all of you that are struggling, that are hurting and that are tired, may find the strength to be kind to yourself.
“To find the help that you need. To know that your life is worth living. To know that even if you may not feel it right now, know that you are loved.”
He finished: “We miss you Vicente. Rest in peace.”
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Joseph, who has starred in a handful of small movies and TV shows, also shared photos with Vicente. One showed the youngster supporting Joseph on Dancing With The Stars in 2022.
Others showed Joseph at Vicente’s graduation, cheering him on as he took to the stage.
The comments section was filled with support, including from other famous faces. Dancing With The Stars pro Sasha Farber said: “Sending you and your family love so sorry.”
Actress Selma Blair said: “I am so sorry to hear this. May his memory be a blessing.”
Joseph is half-brother to Arnold’s other children – Katherine, 35, Christina, 33, Patrick, 31, and Christopher, 27. They are from Arnold’s relationship with ex-wife Maria Shriver.
Terminator star Arnold admitted to fathering Joseph in 2011. Maria had no idea about the affair, or Joseph, until he confessed all and it led to their split in 2011 and divorce in 2021.
Joseph chooses not to use his father’s surname, explaining on GMB: “I’m trying to do things on my own and pursue my career with my will, my determination, my work ethic. It’s just going through me and my family is very big about supporting from afar, not being so hands on.”
Meanwhile, half-brother Patrick has appeared in a number series and movies. His biggest role to date is as Saxon Ratliff in the third season of The White Lotus, which is currently airing.
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