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Former First Lady of California
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As of 2024, Maria Shriver has a net worth of $250 million. She is a successful author but that does not explain her huge net worth. Most of her wealth has come through inheritance from the Kennedy Family and Divorce Settlement with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Arnold’s Divorce Settlement
Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger announced their separation in May 2011, after 25 years of marriage. It was later revealed that Schwarzenegger had fathered a child with the family’s longtime housemaid, Mildred Baena.
The revelation of this affair was a major factor in Shriver’s decision to end the marriage. As part of the divorce settlement, Arnold paid Shriver a lump sum cash of $75 million, according to Forbes.
In addition to this, Shriver also received $50 million worth of real estate properties in Los Angeles. Shriver also reportedly received a substantial amount of spousal support.
Family Inheritance
Vornado Realty Trust is a real estate company owned by the Kennedy family. Shriver earns a $16 million dividend annually from this company. In the past two decades, she has collected a whopping $300 million in profits from this real estate business.
Maria Shriver Net Worth 2024 (Forbes)
| Name | Maria Owings Shriver |
| Net Worth | $250 million |
| Net Worth Before Marriage | $30 Million |
| Annual Income | $40 Million |
| Inheritance | $100 Million |
Real Estate Assets
Maria Shriver’s real estate portfolio, worth $50 million, includes properties in several lesser-known locations. She owns a $12 million ranch in Sonoma County, California, with vineyards and hills, and a $7 million modern home in Sedona, Arizona.
In Charleston, South Carolina, she has a $6 million estate with gardens. She also owns 300 acres of farmland in rural Wisconsin, valued at $9 million.
Additionally, Shriver has a $5 million riverfront property in Port Townsend, Washington, and a $4 million mountain retreat in Sun Valley, Idaho.
FAQs
Yes, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver have maintained a friendly relationship despite their divorce. They have been spotted together on numerous occasions, including family gatherings, their children's graduations, and charity events. They have also spoken positively about each other in public interviews.
Maria Shriver is the niece of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy (JFK). Her mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, is JFK's younger sister. Maria grew up in the Kennedy family and was close to her uncle, JFK. She spent time with him at the White House and even accompanied him on some of his travels.
Maria Shriver Schwarzenegger is 5 feet 5 inches (1.66 meters) tall. Her husband, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters) tall.