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| name = Maria Shriver<br />
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| birth_name = Maria Owings Shriver<br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1955|11|6}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], U.S.<br />
| occupation = [[Journalist]], [[author]]<br />
| years_active = 1977–present<br />
| children = 4, including [[Katherine Schwarzenegger]]<br />
| parents = [[Sargent Shriver]] (father)<br />
| relatives = [[Kennedy family]]<br />
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'''Maria Owings Shriver''' (born November 6, 1955) is an American [[journalist]], [[author]], and former [[First Lady of California]]. She is a member of the [[Kennedy family]], being the daughter of [[Sargent Shriver]] and [[Eunice Kennedy Shriver]]. Shriver has received a [[Peabody Award]] and was co-anchor for [[NBC]]'s [[Emmy Award]]-winning coverage of the [[1988 Summer Olympics]]. She is also known for her work as a correspondent for [[Dateline NBC]].<br />
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== Early life and education ==<br />
Maria Shriver was born in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], to [[Sargent Shriver]] and [[Eunice Kennedy Shriver]]. She is a niece of [[John F. Kennedy]], the 35th [[President of the United States]], and [[Robert F. Kennedy]], a former [[United States Attorney General]]. Shriver attended [[Manhattanville College]] and later transferred to [[Georgetown University]], where she earned a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in [[American Studies]].<br />
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== Career ==<br />
=== Journalism ===<br />
Shriver began her career in journalism at [[CBS]] station [[KYW-TV]] in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]. She later joined [[NBC News]] in 1986, where she served as a correspondent and anchor for various programs, including [[NBC Nightly News]], [[Dateline NBC]], and [[The Today Show]]. Shriver's work in journalism has earned her several awards, including a [[Peabody Award]] and multiple [[Emmy Awards]].<br />
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=== Author ===<br />
In addition to her journalism career, Shriver is a best-selling author. She has written several books, including ''[[Ten Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Went Out Into the Real World]]'' and ''[[What's Heaven?]]''. Her books often focus on themes of personal growth, spirituality, and family.<br />
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=== First Lady of California ===<br />
Shriver served as the [[First Lady of California]] from 2003 to 2011 during the tenure of her then-husband, [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], the 38th [[Governor of California]]. In this role, she was an advocate for various social causes, including women's rights, poverty alleviation, and support for individuals with disabilities. She also spearheaded the creation of the [[California Hall of Fame]].<br />
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== Personal life ==<br />
Maria Shriver married [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] in 1986, and they have four children: [[Katherine]], [[Christina]], [[Patrick]], and [[Christopher]]. The couple separated in 2011 and finalized their divorce in 2021. Shriver is also known for her philanthropic work, particularly in the areas of [[Alzheimer's disease]] research and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities.<br />
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== Legacy and honors ==<br />
Shriver has been recognized for her contributions to journalism, literature, and public service. She has received numerous awards and honors, including a [[Peabody Award]], multiple [[Emmy Awards]], and the [[Shriver Report]], a multi-platform nonprofit media initiative that seeks to modernize America's relationship to women.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Kennedy family]]<br />
* [[Sargent Shriver]]<br />
* [[Eunice Kennedy Shriver]]<br />
* [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]<br />
* [[California Hall of Fame]]<br />
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