Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Speech at Patrick Schwarzenegger Wedding
What Arnold Schwarzenegger Said in His Speech at Son Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Wedding
Arnold Schwarzenegger put down the cookie for a heartwarming reflection.
After the Terminator star and ex-wife Maria Shriver’s son Patrick Schwarzenegger married Abby Champion, wedding guest Rob Lowe shared insight into the patriarch’s speech.Â
“‘It’s good to see everybody here,'” he recalled of Arnold’s comments on the Sept. 17 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. “‘It’s a wonderful day. And Patrick is killing it now with The White Lotus.'”
The West Wing alum teased that Arnold, 77, had gone through his eldest son’s entire “filmography” while addressing the happy couple and guests, including John Owen Lowe, Patrick’s White Lotus family Jason Isaacs, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola and his girlfriend Iris Apatow, Taylor Lautner and Olivia Jade.
As for whether Arnold—who also shares kids Katherine Schwarzenegger, 35, Christina Schwarzenegger, 34, Christopher Schwarzenegger, 27, with Maria, as well as Joseph Baena, 27, with Mildred Baena—pulled out one of his most memorable lines? Â
Rob teased, “No catchphrase. I think you have to pay extra for the catchphrase.”
For the Parks and Recreation actor, being a part of Patrick and Abby’s milestone—which took place in Utah over the Sept. 4 weekend—was an especially sweet experience.
“I’ve known Patrick since he was a little boy,” he explained to host Jimmy Kimmel. “It was a beautiful wedding. I’m at that stage where all my kids’ friends are getting married.”
Indeed, Patrick, 31, and Abby, 28, tied the knot in a fairytale ceremony overlooking waves in Lake Coeur d’Alene and the Rocky Mountains in the distance. While the couple’s nuptials was a day to remember, their guests partied hard during the three-day celebration.
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Beginning with an intimate rehearsal dinner for the families and wedding party on Thursday, they held a Western-themed party to welcome their guests the next day. Donning cowboy boots and a matching hat, the bride told Vogue, “Western night was a whole different vibe, and honestly, one of the most fun looks of the weekend.”Â
Meanwhile, Patrick complemented Abby’s ensemble with a black leather coat and a bolo tie. On Saturday, Abby—in a form-fitting white gown featuring an overskirt train—was walked down the aisle by her dad Greg Champion, who also officiated the ceremony.Â
Reflecting on the weekend, she told the outlet, “I still can’t believe it’s over—it all flew by like a dream. I’m so excited to start this next chapter with Patrick.”Â
For a look back at the newlyweds’ relationship, keep reading.
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May 2016
After going Instagram official in February 2016, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion were spotted leaving a dinner date at Nobu in Malibu on May 26, 2016.
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August 2016
The White Lotus actor and his model girlfriend looked smitten while out shopping in Brentwood, Calif. later that year. They initially met in 2015, with Patrick recounting on The Drew Barrymore Show that, “She blew me off for a while, and then finally we got to go on a date.”
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October 2017
The glamourous pair made their red carpet debut at the Hammer Museum’s 2017 Gala in the Garden event in Los Angeles.
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February 2018
Both Abby and Patrick have successful modeling careers, so it’s no surprise to see them at Fashion Week events together. They sat front row at the Tom Ford show during New York Fashion Week in 2018.
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March 2018
Abby supported her beau at the premiere of Midnight Sun, his first leading role in a movie. “I think the best part about having her by my side is that she’s always rooting for me and wanting the best for me and bringing out the best in me,” he told E! News in 2019.
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April 2018
The duo partied in the desert at Coachella 2018.
September 2018
“Happpppy birthday to my main amigo @patrickschwarzenegger love you,” Abby captioned this pic for Patrick’s birthday in 2018.
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October 2019
Groovy, baby! The couple dressed up as Austin Powers and a fembot for the 2019 Casamigos Halloween Party in Beverly Hills.
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November 2020
They wore color-coordinated outfits for the 2020 CMA Awards in Nashville.
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June 2022
Patrick and Abby attended the red carpet premiere of Amazon Prime’s The Terminal List on June 22, 2022. Patrick starred in the series alongside his brother-in-law, Chris Pratt.
July 2022
In 2022, they soaked up the sun on vacation in Capri, Italy.
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September 2022
Cheers! The couple celebrated Oktoberfest 2022 with Patrick’s dad Arnold Schwarzenegger and brother Christopher Schwarzenegger in Munich, Germany.
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November 2023
Family ties! Abby and Patrick showed up to support his sister Katherine Schwarzenegger at a Cleobella collab event in Pacific Palisades, Calif. They were joined by Patrick’s sister Christina Schwarzenegger, mom Maria Shriver and Katherine’s husband, Chris.
December 2023
“FOREVER AND EVER,” Patrick captioned a series of Instagram pics announcing the couple’s engagement at the end of 2023. He proposed on the beach at sunrise, surrounded by rose petals.
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February 2025
Abby was a proud partner at the season three premiere of The White Lotus. “Celebrating my movie star being in the new @thewhitelotus so incredibly proud of you and all your hard work @patrickschwarzenegger love watching you accomplish your dreams,” she wrote on Instagram.
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March 2025
After postponing their wedding so that Patrick could star as Saxon Ratliff in The White Lotus, the pair proved they were still going strong and enjoyed a date night at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. “We’ve been together ten years, so it’s like we’re basically married,” he told InStyle. “We bring out the best in each other. I feel that I’m the best version of myself with her and I think she does as well.”
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September 2025
Surrounded by their nearest and dearest, Patrick and Abby tied the knot in Idaho in September 2025, according to photos of the wedding obtained by The Daily Mail.
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