Maria Shriver
First Lady of California from 2003 to 2011
Maria Owings Shriver, (born May 6, 1955) is an American author and journalist.
Maria Shriver | |
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![]() Shriver in October 2010 | |
First Lady of California | |
In office November 17, 2003 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Sharon Davis |
Succeeded by | Anne Gust Brown |
Personal details | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, United States | May 6, 1955
Nationality | American |
Spouse(s) | |
Relations | Parents: Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver Siblings: Anthony Shriver, Bobby Shriver, Mark Shriver, Timothy Shriver Grandparents: Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and Joseph P. Kennedy Aunts: Rosemary Kennedy, Kathleen Cavendish, Patricia Kennedy Lawford, Jean Kennedy Smith, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Joan Bennett Kennedy, Ethel Kennedy Uncles: Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. US President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Senator Ted Kennedy see Kennedy family |
Children | Katherine, Christina, Patrick, Christopher |
Parents | Eunice Kennedy Sargent Shriver |
Residence | Brentwood, Los Angeles, California |
Alma mater | Georgetown University |
Profession | Journalist, author |
Early life
changeShriver was born on May 6, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents were Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy. Her uncles were John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Ted Kennedy. Her cousins are Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Caroline Bouvier Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr.
Journalism career
changeShe was co-anchor of NBC News and covered 1988 Summer Olympics. She has won many Emmy Awards.
Personal life
changeIn addition, she is former First Lady of California and wife of former Governor and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, from whom she is currently separated.