Mildred Baena: 3 unknown facts about Arnold Schwarzenegger's housekeeper who gave birth to his son

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read

62-year-old Mildred Patricia Baena aka Mildred Baena was the housekeeper of Arnold Schwarzenegger and his ex-wife Maria Shriver. At some point during her time working for the family, Patty was Arnold's secret lover, and she even gave birth to Schwarzenegger's son Joseph Baena.

Throughout her 20 years of service at the house, most people assumed that Joseph was the son of Patty's husband until it was accepted that, in fact, he was Arnold's son all along. Baena became part of their extended family, attending family get-togethers and important events. But where is Baena now? Let's dig into some unknown facts about her.

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3 unknown facts about Mildred Baena

Culinary school graduate

In 2017, Mildred Baena graduated from culinary school in Santa Anita, to pursue her passion and of course, Joseph, as a proud son didn't waste a single moment to give praise to his mom! In an Instagram post, he wrote "I'm so dang proud of my momma! Today she graduated culinary school and I couldn't be happier for her as she continues to live out her dreams as a chef." 

Where does she live? 

Currently, she lives in a house in Bakersfield. According to reports by TMZ, In 2010 Arnold put down a hefty deposit of $65,000 to help Patty buy the house, less than a year before he admitted to fathering her child. 

Divorce from her husband

Baena's husband Rogelio Baena was suspicious of Joseph's paternity from day one. He divorced Patty even before Joseph was born.

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