Arnold Schwarzenegger has worn many hats in his career, but one of his proudest roles is Dad.
The actor, former bodybuilder and former governor of California is the father of five kids: daughters Katherine and Christina and sons Patrick and Christopher with ex-wife Maria Shriver, as well as son Joseph, whom he had with longtime housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena. Through Katherine, he became a grandfather to three: Lyla, Elena and Ford.
“Fatherhood is really the greatest joy. Watching all five of my kids grow into their own successful lives is fantastic,” he told Men’s Health in 2018.
As Arnold celebrates his 78th birthday on July 30, 2025, see his best dad moments with his five children over the years.
Good Ol’ Days
For her dad’s birthday in 2021, Katherine shared this heartwarming throwback of the two of them horseback riding. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY! I love you so much and can’t wait to celebrate you ! Have the best day ever!!” she captioned the photo.
Back in the Day
In this epic throwback, Schwarzenegger and Shriver take their kids for a day out at UCLA’s pre-premiere softball game with The Benchwarmers.
Sailing Away
Another one from the family archives, Arnold posted this sweet photo of himself with Christopher while on vacation sometime in the early aughts.
Number One Dad
In 2020, Joseph shared this rare photo of himself wrapped in the Twins actor’s arms. “Wishing the Happiest Birthday to my Dad! You are and will always be “Número Uno.”
Daddy’s Girl
Katherine couldn’t look giddier to be in her dad’s arms in this heartwarming flick.
Arnold and the Boys
How precious is this pic of Arnold and his mini-mes at the world premiere of Rambo back 2008?
Pumping Iron
For Arnold’s birthday back in 2019, Joseph posted this pic of the two of them pumping some iron at the gym. “BIG happy birthday to the best training partner in the world!” he wrote. “Love you dad 🎊🎉”
Congratulations, Patrick!
The former governor of California was by his son’s side as Patrick graduated from USC back in 2016. “Patrick, I’m so proud of you. You have grown into a great man – physically and mentally – and I can’t wait to see what you do next. Congratulations. I love you,” Arnold wrote.
Congratulations, Joseph!
And when Joseph graduated from Pepperdine, in 2019, his proud dad was there to support him. “Congratulations Joseph! Four years of hard work studying business at Pepperdine and today is your big day! You have earned all of the celebration and I’m so proud of you. I love you!” Arnold wrote.
Snip, Snip
Patrick was in awe of his dad’s multitude of talents as the actor playfully cut his third born’s hair in this Insta flick posted for his big day in 2022. “What can’t you do?” Patrick joked. “Love you ArnOLD. 75. Damn. HAPPY BIRTHDAY”
Dapper Gentlemen
The Schwarzeneggers clean up quite nice as they suited up for the GQ Men of the Year Award in 2017.
All Together
The Expandables actor looked thrilled to be celebrating another trip around the sun with Shriver and their four kids — Katherine, Christopher, Patrick and Christina.
Red Carpet Duo
It was father-son night out as Arnold brought Joseph to the second season premiere of Fubar back in June.
Out of this World
On a more casual night out, Arnold and Patrick were all smiles while attending the grand opening of a brand new Planet Hollywood NYC.
Cheers!
Arnold and his girlfriend, Heather Milligan were accompanied by Christopher and Patrick for some Oktoberfest celebrations in 2022.
Daddy-Daughter Day Out
Arnold and Christina matched in all-black at the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative charity dinner back in 2020.
Happy Father’s Day
Katherine shared this cool photo of her dad with husband Chris Pratt in honor of Father’s Day.
All Smiles
The family, sans Joseph and Christopher, attended the premiere of National Geographic’s The Long Road Home at Royce Hall on back in 2017.
Dad and His Girls
It was take your daughters to work day as Arnold was accompanied by Katherine and Christina to the premiere of his film Killing Gunther in 2017.
Passing the Torch
Clearly, no one was more thrilled about Patrick’s turn as Saxon Ratliff in The White Lotus than Arnold. The Hollywood veteran was pictured smiling from ear to ear at the show’s premiere in L.A.
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