Arnold Schwarzenegger, 79, was well known for his unwavering discipline with his workout routine in his bodybuilding era, but he is just as strict with his house rules.
The Terminator actor thrives on routine and order, admitting at the Town & Country Philanthropy Summit in 2023 his motto: "The key thing is in the morning, do right away something."
That's precisely why you won't catch him leaving the bed unmade. As well as ensuring he arranges the duvet perfectly, he expects the same from his children, and growing up, there were big consequences for anyone who left their bedsheets a mess.
The actor shares four children with his ex-wife, Maria Shriver: Katherine, 36, Christina, 35, Patrick, 33, and Christopher, 29. But in 2011, the actor announced he had fathered another child, Joseph Baena, 28, who is now a bodybuilder himself, with his longtime housekeeper, Mildred Baena.
When promoting his book, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life, Arnold told People magazine how he would throw the mattress if beds were left unmade in his house.

#well #unmade

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver were all smiles in a rare family photo posted by Katherine Schwarzenegger on Instagram on September 9.
Arnold and Shriver, who were married from 1986 to 2011, appeared to be enjoying a belated family dinner in honor of his 79th birthday, which was on July 30.
Joining Shriver and Arnold were three of their four children, including Katherine, 36, Christina, 35, and Patrick, 32. Christopher Schwarzenegger, 28, did not appear in the family photos.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver enjoyed a rare family reunion with three of their four adult children on September 9.
During a belated celebration for Schwarzenegger's 79th birthday, the exes were all smiles as they sat surrounded by their kids in photos posted to their daughter Katherine Schwarzenegger's Instagram account. The second photo in the gallery featured Patrick Schwarzenegger, 32, Christina Schwarzenegger, 35, Arnold, 79, Maria, 70, and Katherine, 36 posing behind a table adorned with a plate of cake and a lit sparkler.

#schwarzenegger #arnold #maria #september

Arnold Schwarzenegger seemingly spent his birthday with family, including his ex-wife Maria Shriver.
On Tuesday, September 8, the couple's eldest daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger, posted an Instagram carousel with photos from her summer adventures, including a snap of the former California governor and the journalist, 70, sitting next to each other at a restaurant.
In the photo, the former couple both smiled, with a piece of cake and a sparkler on the table as they appeared to celebrate the Terminator star's 79th birthday. Katherine, 36, along with her siblings Christina Schwarzenegger and Patrick Schwarzenegger, were also in the picture.
s_bukley/Newscom/The Mega Agency
"Summer… you were good to us! Back to reality 🤪," Katherine, who is married to actor Chris Pratt, captioned her post.

#maria

Katherine Schwarzenegger shared a rare photo of her parents Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver when looking back at summer 2026.
The former couple separated in 2011 and finalized their divorce a decade later.
"We are proud of the fact that we are still in conversation," Shriver said of her ex in 2025.
Summer 2026 included a family reunion for the Schwarzenegger-Shrivers.
Katherine Schwarzenegger reflected on her last few months of bliss with a surprise photo that showed her parents Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver posing together, five years after 2021 divorce.

#maria

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver appeared together in a new photo their daughter Katherine shared to Instagram on Wednesday, Sept. 9
Shriver and Schwarzenegger were married between 1986 and 2011; in addition to Katherine, 36, they share Christina, 35, Patrick, 32, and Christopher, 28
The former couple have remained friendly in the years since their divorce
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are smiling together with three of their four children in a new photo their daughter Katherine Schwarzenegger shared on Instagram.
Katherine, 36, shared a carousel of photos to Instagram on Wednesday, Sept. 9, that included several photos of her three children, whom she shares with husband Chris Pratt. In the second slide of her post, though, she shared a photo of herself and her siblings Patrick, 32, and Christina, 35, posing with father Arnold, 79, and Shriver, 70, during what appeared to be a celebratory family dinner.

#shriver #Instagram #wednesday

Iman tells PEOPLE that she has no plans to return to the runway after retiring from modeling in 1989
The supermodel prefers to avoid Fashion Week shows, joking she can watch them at home in her pajamas
Iman launched her makeup line in 1994 and left modeling to pursue new opportunities and exit gracefully
Iman is opening up about whether she has any plans to return to the runway, nearly 40 years after she retired from modeling.
Speaking with PEOPLE on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the 20th anniversary celebration of Bono and Bobby Shriver's AIDS charity organization (RED), the supermodel, 71, shares that she has no plans to return to the runway amid New York Fashion Week.

#supermodel

Christopher Schwarzenegger is looking stronger than ever after transforming his health over the past several years.
The 28-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver made a rare appearance in a new collection of family photos shared by his older sister Katherine Schwarzenegger, and his muscular physique certainly stood out.
In one sun-soaked snap from the family's beach day, Christopher relaxed on a bench beside the ocean wearing a fitted black T-shirt emblazoned with the words "Trend Proof" and a pair of blue swim shorts covered in a bold orange floral print.
Christopher showcased his muscular thighs (@ Instagram)
With his noticeably muscular arms and legs on display, Christopher looked happy and relaxed as he smiled broadly for the camera while soaking up the sunshine.

#muscular #relaxed #arnold #trend

Arnold Schwarzenegger and his ex-wife, Maria Shriver, appeared to be on good terms as they posed together in a rare family photograph celebrating the Terminator star's 79th birthday.
The former couple's daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger, took to Instagram on her father's big day to share a sweet birthday tribute. Among the collection of photographs was a rare snapshot of Arnold and Maria bundled up in winter coats and sunglasses as they sat side by side on the slopes during a family ski trip earlier this year.
"Happy Birthday, Dad. So lucky you're ours… and even luckier our kids get you as Opa," Katherine wrote in the caption.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Schriver posed for a rare photo together (Instagram)
Maria filed for divorce from the actor in May 2011 following 25 years of marriage. The former couple share four children together. "We are continuing to parent our four children together. They are the light and center of both of our lives," the former couple said in a joint statement at the time.

#arnold #katherine #posed

Arnold Schwarzenegger loves being a dad.
The actor, 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 October 2018.
While the Fubar star supports his five children in all of their endeavors, he told PEOPLE in October 2023 that "there were certain moments that I did the discipline" when they were growing up. Now, his kids tells humorous stories about their dad burning their shoes and tossing a mattress off the balcony to teach them lessons.
"Funny enough, those kind of things are what they bring up all the time [now] with tremendous laughter and telling other people as a joke," The Terminator star added.

#kids #told #star #california

Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger had a rare family reunion in honor of Schwarzenegger's 79th birthday.
In photos posted to Instagram by their oldest daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger, the exes smiled as they sat side by side.
Arnold and Shriver finalized their divorce in December 2021 after 25 years of marriage. They share four kids.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's 79th birthday celebration resulted in an unexpected family reunion on Thursday. In a photo shared to his oldest daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger's Instagram account, Arnold smiled brightly as he sat side by side with his ex-wife, Maria Shriver, during a day of family fun.
"Happy Birthday, Dad ❤️ So lucky you're ours… and even luckier our kids get you as Opa," Katherine, 36, captioned the Instagram photo gallery, referring to Arnold's grandchildren: Lyla Maria Pratt, 5, Eloise Christina Pratt, 4, and Ford Fitzgerald Pratt. The first image features Arnold carrying an elementary school-age Katherine dressed as a clown for Halloween. Other father-daughter snapshots include moments from Katherine's grade school day's and screenshots from more recent video calls with her dad.

#arnold #katherine #family

The Kennedy family compound in Hyannis Port, Mass., stands as one of the most iconic properties in U.S. history.
The place was rented by patriarch Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. back in 1926 and the family added on to the property since purchasing it as the decades have gone by. Now featuring three distinct houses sitting on six acres, the property is not just a spot for scenic summer getaways, but it also serves as a family hub during huge events. It was used as the base for John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign back in 1960 and several weddings have been held on the property — Maria Shriver's to Arnold Schwarzenegger back in 1986 and Sarah Kennedy's 2023 nuptials to Jam Sulahry.
The Kennedy compound has also served as a fortress during sadder times. President Kennedy's sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, was laid to rest at the neighboring Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery and when Ethel Kennedy died in 2024, the family returned to Hyannis Port for a funeral mass nearby at Our Lady of Victory Parish.
Ahead see photos of the Kennedy family at their Hyannis Port family compound through the years.
01 of 16