From the time he first envisioned himself as a star to being one of the greatest that the world has ever seen at 75, Arnold Schwarzenegger has lived a life dedicated to the audience. The Austrian Oak does not need to be associated with a script to be called the soul of big and small screens alike. While the attention has brought him success and grandeur, it has metaphorically crumpled the otherwise undefeated Austrian Oak. Ever since the ostracization that followed his publicized divorce from Maria Shriver, Schwarzenegger has kept most of his private life under the folds. This includes his girlfriend, Heather Milligan.

While the finalization happened recently, it has been more than a decade since Schwarzenegger and Shriver decided to part ways. The actor has since then taken accountability countless times. However, the Austrian Oak was smart enough to not let this get in the way of him finding love again. And he found it soon in 2013, two years since Shriver filed for divorce, in a former athlete turned physical therapist.

It was in Santa Monica back in 2013 when the two were first photographed together. However, given the nineteen-year age gap between the two, fans failed to imagine that the two were dating. But fighting against time and criticism, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Heather Milligan have emerged strong. This is true in the literal sense as well, given how regularly the couple is seen at the gym.

It is unclear where the couple first met. However, it is quite easy to decipher how they clicked once you get to know his non-celebrity girlfriend. While she is a physical therapist, there is more that connects her and Schwarzenegger.

What do Arnold Schwarzenegger and his “successful” girlfriend share in common?

If there is one thing to know about Arnold Schwarzenegger is that he is quite honest when it comes to interviews. Be it rejecting another Terminator movie or his publicized divorce, he speaks quite candidly. Therefore, it did not come as a shock that Schwarzenegger told The Hollywood Reporter that he is very “proud” of his “successful” girlfriend.

Milligan was a gymnast before she was a physical therapist. And apart from being skilled in sports, she also has a degree in MBA. This is again reflective of how the Austrian Oak used to be a real estate agent. And finally, Milligan is an animal lover. And one look at the FUBAR actor’s social media platform would tell you that the boat would not have sailed had she not been one.

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