Arnold Schwarzenegger, 75, is a superstar but he’s also responsible for running his household and taking care of his animals. Also, the actor gained another role—that of grandfather.
According to reports, in 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s estimated net worth was $400 million. His wealth has allowed him to live in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood, where he has a mansion that gives him views of the Pacific Ocean and canyons
The “Terminator” star has been living in the Mediterranean-style home with his family for a while. The property spans over 2.5 acres and is in one of the city’s most exclusive gated communities.
The residence has seven bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate his five children, Joseph Baena, Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher Schwarzenegger when they visit. The Golden Globe Award nominee’s house has more stunning features.
It has several living rooms, a chef’s kitchen, a private gym, entertainment areas, and more. Outside, the home has a tennis court, a vast swimming pool with a spa, and a duck pond. It also has balconies and an outdoor patio, with private views of the beach and mountains.
The land has plenty of room for the actor and his pets, including his pony Whiskey and Lulu, a miniature donkey, to have a stable in the backend of the property.
The “Predator” star’s residence also has fun spaces and patio furniture. His backyard accommodates his pets, who could run freely in the large open field
In 2020, Arnold gave fans a look into his home during the COVID-19 lockdown. When the pandemic’s quarantine began that year, the actor shared a video of himself hanging out with Whiskey and Lulu in the kitchen. His backyard patio was in full view of the massive grassy field. The actor’s lounge area allowed him to enjoy the outdoors, rain or sunshine.
The “Total Recall” star relocated from the family home to his place, not far away, so he could be closer to his children after his separation from his wife, Maria Shriver.
Arnold, who had Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher with his ex-wife and Joseph with his former staff member, Mildred Baena, might be super rich, but he still took care of some things in his household on his own.
Arnold’s Daily Routine and Ordinary Life
In 2014, Arnold shared a photo on Facebook of him pushing a filled-up trolley at a Walmart. The actor revealed how he’d gone to the store, saw his Muscle Pharm Arnold Series products on the shelves, and got an idea.
He decided to challenge his fans to go to the store, find the product, take photos, and share them with him—after which he’d upload the best ones.
It wasn’t the first time Arnold was spotted shopping at the chain store. In 2011, the former California governor created havoc at an Albuquerque, New Mexico Walmart just by being there. He was shooting at the location and tweeted that he’d gone to get healthy snacks at 2 a.m.
According to reports, the actor spent $300 on warm clothes for his crew and shared a photo of where he checked out. He also thanked the Walmart employees for their assistance.
In February 2022, Arnold shared his morning routine during a “Jimmy Kimmel Live” appearance. He revealed he would get up early at around 5:45 a.m. or 6 a.m. to tend to his “complaining animals.” READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
For the first hour, he would feed his animals because Lulu would “scream” if she didn’t get attention and released from her stall! The animals would run around on the grass before he put them back in their stalls.
Besides Whiskey and Lulu, the actor also has Dutch, a big dog, who demanded his food by growling, and his puppy would bite his toes when not fed! The star hilariously shared that if he didn’t feed the animals, they’d wake up all his neighbors with their noise!
Ironically, Arnold finds the “farmer’s chores” therapeutic and fun and he allows Whiskey and Lulu in the house, where he feeds them oatmeal cookies in the kitchen.
When the dogs get jealous, the actor gives them the cookies, too, even though the treat was meant for horses! He also confessed to Jimmy Kimmel that the cookies tasted so good even he ate them!
Arnold revealed that it could get weird for visitors with the dogs jumping on them and Lulu running through the house! He recalled his cousin’s visit before Christmas in 2021, where she was shocked because she didn’t know his animals came to the house!
The cousin was surprised when Lulu ran into the house and screamed, demanding cookies. The actor calmly spoke to the animal, and his flabbergasted cousin asked what the pet was doing in the house and not in the stable!
Arnold [Schwarzenegger] shared how Katherine [Schwarzenegger Pratt] freaked out whenever Lyla was touched because she believed he was holding the baby wrong.
Besides acting, the star made his fortune by modeling, being a politician, a bodybuilder, and a businessman. Things changed though when he welcomed special people into his life.
How Arnold’s Life Changed When He Became a Grandfather?
In 2022, Arnold became a two-time grandfather when his daughter, Katherine, and her husband, Chris Pratt, welcomed their second child, Eloise Christina. The star noted how easy it was to play the role and explained why.
When his oldest granddaughter, Lyla Maria, visited, he would play with her for about an hour or two. He placed her on the horse, they played with the dog, and after two hours of visitation, the child and her parents would leave!
The actor said he has a great time when they visit him, and while he thinks Chris is a great guy, he is super proud of his daughter. Moreover, he relishes the time he gets to spend with his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter when they come over because:
“When they come over the whole house lights up.”
In 2021, the “Twins” star said Lyla had visited him at his Los Angeles home several times. The little girl got to sit on Whiskey and Lulu, and he anticipated she would be a great horseback rider.
He said he’d never changed his granddaughter’s diaper because his daughter was the expert. Arnold shared how Katherine freaked out whenever Lyla was touched because she believed he was holding the baby wrong, and he’d argue that he’d done it before and thought the whole bickering was fun!
Joe Biden addressed the nation from Camp David, the presidential retreat in Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland on Wednesday evening following a terrorist attack that left at least 15 people dead in New Orleans.
At least 15 people were killed, 35 injured after a terrorist identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar plowed through a crowd in New Orleans during the New Year’s Eve celebration.
Earlier Wednesday Joe Biden stopped to chat with reporters as he departed Wilmington, Delaware for Camp David on Wednesday for another vacation.
He provided an absolutely worthless statement on the terrorist attack
“You all got my statement. I’ll have more to say in next hour about what’s going on in New Orleans…I’ve spoken to every member of the agencies, from CIA to national security team to FBI and NSC…anger and frustration,” Biden said.
President Joe Biden will formally announce recipients of the Presidential Thursday at 5 PM, and one name on the list is sure to raise eyebrows: Liz Cheney. The former Republican member of Congress — and vocal critic of President-elect Donald Trump — is among the 20 names in a statement released early Thursday morning.
The Presidential Citizens Medal is awarded to citizens of the United States of America who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens. President Biden believes these Americans are bonded by their common decency and commitment to serving others. The country is better because of their dedication and sacrifice…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
The White House statement lauds Cheney: “Throughout two decades in public service, including as a Congresswoman for Wyoming and Vice Chair of the Committee on the January 6 attack, Liz Cheney has raised her voice—and reached across the aisle—to defend our Nation and the ideals we stand for: Freedom. Dignity. And decency. Her integrity and intrepidness remind us all what is possible if we work together.”
The awards will be presented at the White House on January 2, 2025. The following individuals will be awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal:
Mary L. Bonauto — Attorney and activist Mary Bonauto first fought to legalize same-sex marriage in Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine before arguing before the Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges, which established marriage equality as the law of the land. Her efforts made millions of families whole and forged a more perfect Union.
Bill Bradley — Raised in small-town Missouri, Bill Bradley showed a dedication to basketball that would define his courage, discipline, and selflessness. A two-time NBA Champion and Hall-of-Fame New York Knick, he served three terms as a United States Senator from New Jersey and was a candidate for president, advancing tax reform, water rights, civil rights, and more, while still today seeking to deepen our common humanity with humility and heart.
Frank K. Butler, Jr. — As a pioneering innovator, Navy Seal, and leader in dive medicine, Dr. Frank Butler introduced Tactical Combat Casualty Care to the medical world that set new standards for tourniquet use not only for injuries in war, but injuries across daily civilian life. He has transformed battlefield trauma care for the United States military and saved countless lives.
Elizabeth L. Cheney — Throughout two decades in public service, including as a Congresswoman for Wyoming and Vice Chair of the Committee on the January 6 attack, Liz Cheney has raised her voice—and reached across the aisle—to defend our Nation and the ideals we stand for: Freedom. Dignity. And decency. Her integrity and intrepidness remind us all what is possible if we work together.
Christopher J. Dodd — Chris Dodd has served our Nation with distinction for more than 50 years as a United States Congressman, Senator, respected lawyer, and diplomat. From advancing childcare, to reforming our financial markets, to fostering partnerships across the Western Hemisphere—he has stood watch over America as a beacon to the world.
Diane Carlson Evans —After serving as an Army nurse during the Vietnam War, Diane Carlson Evans founded the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation to ensure female service members received the recognition they deserve—one of our Nation’s most sacred obligations. Her duty and devotion embody the very best of who we are as Americans.
Joseph L. Galloway (posthumous) — From Vietnam to the Persian Gulf, Joe Galloway spent decades sharing first-hand accounts of horror, humanity, and heroism in battle. Known as the soldier’s reporter and the soldier’s friend, he embedded with American troops, rescued wounded soldiers under fire, and became the only civilian awarded a Bronze Star for combat valor by the United States Army as one of the most respected war correspondents of his era.
Nancy Landon Kassebaum — The first woman to represent Kansas, Nancy Kassebaum was a force in the United States Senate. From supporting a woman’s right to choose to reforming health care, she stood up for what she believed in even if it meant standing alone, and she reached across the aisle to do what she believed was right.
Ted Kaufman — For decades, including as a United States Senator from Delaware, Ted Kaufman has served the Nation with honesty and integrity. A master of the Senate who championed everyday Americans and public servants, he’s been at the forefront of consequential debates about the courts, the financial system, and more. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
Carolyn McCarthy — As a nurse, Carolyn McCarthy had an instinct to heal and serve. When her husband and son were shot on a local commuter train, she became an advocate so persuasive that she was recruited to run for Congress. She served 18 years, championing gun safety measures including improved background checks, as a citizen legislator devoted to protecting our Nation’s welfare.
Louis Lorenzo Redding (posthumous) — A groundbreaking civil rights advocate, Louis was the first Black attorney admitted to the bar in Delaware, where he argued against segregation in the seminal cases of Bulah v. Gebhart and Belton v. Gebhart—laying the legal framework for Brown v. Board of Education. A towering figure and a generous mentor, he opened doors of equity and opportunity for all Americans.
Bobby Sager — A Boston native, Bobby Sager travels the world as a photographer and philanthropist grounded in family and empathy, wielding his camera and influence to connect with people in war-torn countries, capture their hope and humanity, and inspire others to take action and see a fuller portrait of the planet we all share.
Collins J. Seitz (posthumous) —As a state judge in Delaware, Judge Seitz became the first judge in America to integrate a white public school, dismantling the doctrine of “separate but equal” with exacting detail and reverence for the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment of our Constitution. His brave ruling tore down walls of separation to help us see each other as fellow Americans.
Eleanor Smeal — From leading massive protests and galvanizing women’s votes in the 1970s to steering progress for equal pay and helping the Violence Against Women Act become law, Ellie Smeal forced the Nation to not only include women in political discourse but to value them as power brokers and equals. Her strategic vision over more than 40 years embodies the American pursuit to create a fairer, more just world.
Bennie G. Thompson — Born and raised in a segregated Mississippi, as a college student inspired by the Civil Rights movement, Bennie Thompson volunteered on campaigns and registered southern Black voters. That call to serve eventually led him to Congress, where he chaired the House January 6th Committee—at the forefront of defending the rule of law with unwavering integrity and a steadfast commitment to truth.
Mitsuye Endo Tsutsumi (posthumous) — In a shameful chapter in our Nation’s history, Mitsuye Endo was incarcerated alongside more than 120,000 Japanese Americans. Undaunted, she challenged the injustice and reached the Supreme Court. Her resolve allowed thousands of Japanese Americans to return home and rebuild their lives, reminding us that we are a Nation that stands for freedom for all.
Thomas J. Vallely — A United States Marine during the Vietnam War, Thomas Vallely has never given up on peace. Over the course of five decades, he has brought Vietnam and the United States together—establishing Fulbright University Vietnam, fostering greater economic and cultural exchange, and overcoming the perils of the past to seize the promise of the future. His service remains a symbol of American leadership in the world.
Frances M. Visco — As president of the National Breast Cancer Coalition, Fran Visco has fought tirelessly and fearlessly to increase Federal funding for breast cancer research, early detection education, and access to women’s healthcare. As a breast cancer survivor, she turned pain into purpose, changed the landscape of breast cancer advocacy, and has become a powerful symbol of hope for the Nation.
Paula S. Wallace —A lifelong educator and trailblazer of the arts, Paula Wallace dreamt of a school that would transform how we think about professional education. By establishing the esteemed Savannah College of Art and Design and serving as its president, she has guided thousands of students into creative industries.
Evan Wolfson —By leading the marriage equality movement, Evan Wolfson helped millions of people in all 50 states win the fundamental right to love, marry, and be themselves. For 32 years, starting with a visionary law school thesis, Evan Wolfson worked with singular focus and untiring optimism to change not just the law, but society—pioneering a political playbook for change and sharing its lessons, even now, with countless causes worldwide.
Vice President-elect JD Vance promoted Elon Musk’s recent op-ed in support of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Vance shared the op-ed on Thursday and wrote, “I’m not endorsing a party in the German elections, as it’s not my country and we hope to have good relations with all Germans. But this is an interesting piece.”
“Also interesting; American media slanders AfD as Nazi-lite, But AfD is most popular in the same areas of Germany that were most resistant to the Nazis,” Vance added. Vance’s claim was quickly shot down by German journalist James Jackson who shared electoral maps from 1932 and 2024 showing that regional overlap for the AfD and the Nazi party in northeastern Germany…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
The German Ambassador to the US, Andreas Michaelis, also refuted Vance’s claim, replying, “Interesting observation, Senator JD Vance. Historical context can be tricky – while some areas you are referring to resisted the Nazi party early on, others did not, or later became strongholds of the regime. Germany’s history reminds us how important it is to challenge extremism in all its forms.”
Musk stirred controversy last month when he endorsed the party, which has long been controversial both across Europe and in the U.S. Musk wrote on his X platform that “only the AfD can save Germany.” The AfD is polling strongly in Germany’s upcoming election, but is seen as unlikely to be voted into a position to govern the country as the other parties have vowed not to work with them. Germany publicly accused Musk earlier in the week of trying to influence its elections
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) addressed Musk’s support for the AfD in late December on CNN, “Yeah. I mean, this is not normal. So AfD is essentially the neo-Nazi party in Germany. They exist to try to rehabilitate the image of the Nazi party. And they have all sorts of very dangerous ideas about ridding Germany of anyone who is not naturally born in that country. They are an extremist group,” Murphy replied, adding: READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
And it is just extraordinary that maybe the most important advisor to the president of the United States, somebody that has been, you know, parading around the halls of Congress as a key advisor to the president, is endorsing a neo-Nazi party inside Germany.
Germany’s DW news agency describes the party’s platform as one that “insists on the primacy of “traditional” German culture and rejects Islam as a part of German society. It also questions the notion that climate change is man-made, wants to uphold family values and opposes diversity and gender issues. The AfD wants to limit NATO’s operational area to the territory of its member states and replace the EU with a new organization.”
DW also noted, “The AfD has a powerful extremist section which the domestic intelligence service is keeping tabs on.”