Maria Shriver: ‘This Is A Painful And Heartbreaking Time’

By Radar Staff

Maria Shriver has broken her silence following the shocking news that her estranged husband, former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, fathered a child out-of-wedlock a decade ago.

“This is a painful and heartbreaking time,” Shriver said in a statement. “As a mother, my concern is for the children. I ask for compassion, respect  and privacy as my children and I try to rebuild our lives and heal.

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“I will have no further comment.”

Shriver, 55, celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary to Schwarzenegger, 63, on April 26; they have four children, ranging in ages from 14 to 21.

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