Maria Shriver Biography

Maria Shriver is an American journalist, a bestselling author, and a philanthropist, and the niece of President John F. Kennedy, growing up in a prominent political family. Shriver graduated from Georgetown University and began her career in journalism, working as a reporter and anchor for NBC News, where she covered major events and hosted specials. She won a Peabody Award and an Emmy for her work. Shriver has written books on topics like aging, Alzheimer’s, and personal growth, including “Ten Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Went Out into the Real World” (2000). Her latest book is a reflective memoir titled “I Am Maria: My Reflections and Poems on Heartbreak, Healing, and Finding Your Way Home” (2025). She served as First Lady of California from 2003 to 2011 during her marriage to Arnold Schwarzenegger, with whom she has four children. An advocate for women’s health and Alzheimer’s research, she founded the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement. Shriver continues to influence through journalism, philanthropy, and public speaking.

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