Arnold Schwarzenegger and Heather Milligan at the Environmental Conference
Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger made a public appearance alongside Heather Milligan at the Austrian World Summit, an environmental conference held in Vienna. The event drew a high-profile crowd, including former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, and Chancellor Christian Stocker. Although the couple has been together for 14 years, they have rarely shown public affection since 2012.
How Their Romance Began
Milligan, a physical therapist and founder of the Elite OrthoSport clinic, attended the summit to support The Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative, a charitable organization. Their relationship started after Schwarzenegger underwent shoulder surgery while preparing for the film 'Escape Plan.'
Schwarzenegger recalled: 'Once my therapy and the movie shoot wrapped up, I invited her to lunch just to say thanks. One thing led to another.'
Before his relationship with Milligan, Schwarzenegger was married to journalist and author Maria Shriver for 25 years. The couple has four children together. The marriage ended after Schwarzenegger's affair with housekeeper Mildred Baena, which resulted in the birth of his out-of-wedlock son, Joseph Baena. Speaking about Milligan, Schwarzenegger has said:
“I admire that she loves to work. She’s clearly independent. She’s incredibly driven.”
In other news, Schwarzenegger and Liam Hemsworth are starring in the action film 'Kelly,' whose distribution rights were acquired by Amazon MGM Studios.
Schwarzenegger’s appearance at the environmental summit highlights his ongoing commitment to global climate issues, particularly through his charitable foundation. The event also underscores how celebrities and politicians can join forces to advance environmental initiatives. His relationship with Heather Milligan and their shared support for eco-friendly projects reflect a dedication to pressing social issues that demand public awareness.