When Arnold Schwarzenegger stepped onto the red carpet this week for the premiere of season two of his Netflix series FUBAR, it wasn’t just the cameras flashing — it was also a family moment. Or rather, an almost full family moment.
The 77-year-old action legend was all smiles alongside four of his five children — Katherine (35), Christina (33), Patrick (31), and Christopher (27) — plus his son-in-law, Chris Pratt (45).
They posed together, dressed to impress, with Arnold looking relaxed and confident.
But there was one glaring omission from the family photo: his youngest son, Joseph Baena.
Where Was Joseph Baena?
Joseph, 27, is Arnold’s son from an affair with the family’s former housekeeper, Mildred Baena.
While Arnold has publicly embraced Joseph as part of his family in recent years, the red carpet dynamic told a different story.
Though Joseph did attend the event — and even shared some lighthearted moments with his dad — he wasn’t included in the group photos with his half-siblings.
The separation echoed the same vibe seen at the FUBAR season one premiere two years ago.
Back then, Joseph stood proudly by his dad, but once again, not one sibling joined in for a picture.
A Stylish Night with an Awkward Twist
Everyone brought their fashion A-game for the evening.
Arnold wore a sleek dark blue suit with a shiny finish, a pale blue button-up shirt, and a flashy black Western belt.
He skipped the tie for a more laid-back yet polished vibe.
His four older children went for a classic black theme.
Patrick showed off his usual fashion-forward style with a pinstriped black double-breasted jacket and matching tie, though he paired it with simple black trousers.
Katherine wore a one-shoulder black top with a statement bow and matching pants, finished off with striking white heels.
Christina and Christopher kept it clean and elegant in their black suits.
And Joseph? He rocked a confident, casual-cool look — a charcoal cardigan, high-waisted trousers, a sweater tossed over his shoulders, and polished leather loafers.
It was classy without trying too hard and showed off his strong frame.
A Complicated Family Bond
While the photos tell one story, the history behind the scenes is even more complex.
According to a 2023 report, Arnold and Joseph share a strong father-son bond, with Arnold helping financially by paying for his schooling and reportedly buying a house for Joseph’s mother, Mildred.
But that connection doesn’t seem to extend to Joseph’s siblings.
A source at the time said that while Arnold treats Joseph like all of his children, “the other kids don’t love Joe.”
Some have suggested that lingering resentment over the affair is misdirected at Joseph — a child who had no say in how things came to be.
Quiet Gestures and Missed Connections
Despite the chilly treatment, Joseph has made efforts to be kind and respectful.
In 2019, he publicly congratulated Katherine on her wedding to Chris Pratt via Instagram — even though he wasn’t invited to the ceremony.
Katherine never responded, which only added to the sense of disconnect between the siblings.
Though there haven’t been many signs of a relationship, there was once a glimpse of potential in 2021 when Patrick and Joseph were seen working out together.
But since then, no other interactions between them — or the other siblings — have made it to the public eye.
Maria Shriver Finds Closure and Peace
Meanwhile, Arnold’s ex-wife Maria Shriver, who married him in 1986, has taken her own journey through heartbreak and healing.
Speaking to People recently, Maria shared that she’s in a “good place” now.
She and Arnold have found a way to co-parent their children and enjoy a peaceful relationship despite everything that happened.
“We laugh a lot about our kids, our grandkids, ourselves,” she said.
“And we are proud of the fact that we are still in conversation. For almost 50 years!”
She added that learning how to forgive — both herself and others — was key to moving forward.
She also didn’t sugarcoat the pain of the past, calling their divorce a “brutal” and “life-altering blow.”
What’s Next for the Schwarzenegger-Baena Family?
As FUBAR season two rolls out, the spotlight may return to Arnold’s work, but the personal dynamics are still very much in the background.
Joseph continues to carve out his own path — in fitness, entertainment, and quietly navigating a complicated place in the Schwarzenegger legacy.
Whether his relationship with his half-siblings will ever shift remains to be seen, but for now, he seems to be focused on staying positive, keeping his head high, and walking his own red carpet — with or without a family photo.