Schwarzenegger Daughters Dodge Stepbrother at Film Premiere

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The world of Hollywood glitz and glamor is no stranger to interpersonal dramas, and recently the red carpet has once again served as a stage for familial strife. Arnold Schwarzenegger's daughters, Katherine and Christina, notably distanced themselves from their stepbrother, Joseph Baena, at the Los Angeles premiere of his latest film, "FUBAR."

Navigating the Red Carpet

Arriving at the event, Schwarzenegger, the iconic action star and former Governor of California, was flanked by his daughters who stuck by his side and skillfully kept a distance from Baena, their half-brother, who also graced the event.

Baena, the son Schwarzenegger fathered with his housekeeper, Mildred Baena, during his marriage to Maria Shriver, strode the red carpet solo. Despite the apparent snub from his half-sisters, Baena maintained a positive public demeanor, posting on social media about his enjoyable night.

"Had an amazing time last night at the FUBAR premier!," Baena exclaimed on Instagram. Supporters rallied around him, expressing their disappointment at his half-sisters' behavior. "It’s a shame your siblings treat you wrong for something you had no control over," read one of the many encouraging comments.

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A Tumultuous Past

Schwarzenegger’s illicit affair and the subsequent birth of his son, Joseph, were kept hidden for 14 years.

However, in 2011, the Los Angeles Times unveiled the scandal, including the startling revelation of an illegitimate son. This severely tarnished Schwarzenegger's image as a committed family man, leading to the disintegration of his marriage with Maria Shriver.

Reflecting on the ordeal in an interview with Men's Health, Joseph vividly described the day his true lineage was thrust into the public eye. “I was in the eighth grade. Fifth or sixth period. And I get called out of class to leave.

And my mom’s there, and she’s like, ‘We gotta go—everyone is finding out about you and who your father is.’ News trucks swarmed the house. Photographers hounded the family. I’m 13," he remembers, “And now my life transformed before my eyes”.

Through adversity, Baena seems to have found his own way. “It took a little bit for me to realize that I don’t have to do what my dad did,” he asserts. “I don’t have to get into acting or bodybuilding.

I’m very motivated and driven. I’m happy about my relationship with my dad. But I’m more happy that I am finding joy in what I’m doing and that I’m doing exactly what I’ve always dreamed about”.