Maria Shriver American Journalist From Chicago
Maria Shriver · journalist and writer · American
Known for
Biography
Maria Shriver is an American journalist born on 6 November 1955 in Chicago. Audiences know her from Last Action Hero (1993).
Early life
She is the daughter of Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Schooling on record includes Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Georgetown University (Bachelor of Arts) and Manhattanville University.
Career
Maria Shriver’s work spans roles as a journalist and a writer.
Recognition
Among her honours is the California Hall of Fame, won in 2016. Other wins include an award at the Peabody Awards.
Public roles
Her term as First Lady or Partner of California ran from 2003 to 2011.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Arnold Schwarzenegger (1986 to 2021, divorced). She is the mother of Patrick Schwarzenegger and Katherine Schwarzenegger, and has 4 children in total.
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Last Action Hero | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | California Hall of Fame | Won | |
| Peabody Awards | Won |
Maria Shriver on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1.9M @mariashriver
- Engagement rate
- 0.66% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 12,645
- Average comments
- 128 Based on the last 6 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Maria Shriver Photos
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Photo: LBJ Library c/o:David Hume Kennerly · Public domain -
Photo: Angela George · CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Photo: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Maria Shriver?
Maria Shriver is 70 years old, born on 6 November 1955 in Chicago.
How many followers does Maria Shriver have?
Maria Shriver has 1.9M followers on Instagram, as counted in October 2026.
What is Maria Shriver known for?
Maria Shriver is known for Last Action Hero (1993).
What is Maria Shriver’s nationality?
Maria Shriver is American, born in Chicago.
Who has Maria Shriver been married to?
Maria Shriver’s marriages on record are to Arnold Schwarzenegger (1986 to 2021).
Has Maria Shriver won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including California Hall of Fame (2016).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q230654), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0
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