Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s ex-wife, Maria Shriver, is “ready to be a bride…again,” per a new source claim, after more than a decade with longtime partner Matthew Dowd. The journalist and author has kept the relationship steady and largely private, but friends say the timing now feels right.
As per RadarOnline report dated October 8, 2025, an insider talked about Matthew, stating [he’s] “been a best friend to Shriver and given her unwavering support, in the best and worst of times” and she’s “finally coming around and thinking, ‘Why not get married?’” As per the same source: “She considers him a soulmate.”
Maria Shriver reportedly wants to get married to boyfriend Matthew Dowd
The insider chatter ties the decision to family support and a low-drama routine. As cited by the insider in the RadarOnline report: “Her kids want to see her happy and are all for it, and there’s no resistance from Arnie. He’s happy for her.”
That endorsement matters for Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s ex-wife, who has prioritized family continuity since their split. The couple’s rhythm has favored privacy over premieres, which sources say helps the relationship run on calm, predictable time.
Friends also describe a partnership built on shared day-to-day habits. They point to aligned schedules, regular family check-ins, and a preference for quiet gatherings. The 12-year timeline, they add, reflects a deliberate pace rather than hesitation. The same source frames the possible ceremony as a natural next step, not a reset. It would formalize what has already functioned as an enduring household.
Maria Shriver’s professional lane remains full, from advocacy work to media projects, but the personal headline is simple. The conversation has reportedly shifted from “if” to “when.”
She married the “Terminator” star in 1986 and finalized their divorce in December 2021 after a decade of separation. She and Dowd have been together for roughly 12 years. Shriver now focuses on Shriver Media’s “The Sunday Paper”, leads the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement at the Cleveland Clinic, and continues select reporting and book projects.
Originally reported by Santanu Das on RealityTea.
