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Maria Shriver, as a prominent member of the iconic Kennedy family, appeared to be on a path toward political life from the very beginning. However, despite her family’s legacy, Shriver initially resisted the pull of politics, choosing instead to follow her deep interest in journalism. This decision set her on a different course—one that ironically placed her directly in the public eye, the very space she had once seemed reluctant to occupy. After completing her studies at Georgetown University, she launched her career as a reporter and writer for a local news station in Philadelphia. Her talent quickly became evident, leading to opportunities producing news segments in Baltimore before making her way to CBS as an evening news correspondent.
Her career trajectory took a significant leap when she transitioned to NBC. There, Shriver rose to national prominence as the host of several high-profile news specials, including “Cutting Edge with Maria Shriver” (NBC, 1990) and “First Person with Maria Shriver.” She also became the weekend anchor for the network’s nightly news program. Yet, it was her unexpected union with actor and bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger that ultimately steered her life toward the political sphere. When Schwarzenegger was elected governor of California during the 2003 recall election of Gray Davis, Shriver found herself in the role of First Lady.
As a lifelong Democrat married to a Republican governor, Shriver faced unique challenges and scrutiny. In early 2004, NBC asked her to step down from her hosting roles due to potential conflicts of interest, marking the end of her journalism career. Still, she embraced her new responsibilities with grace and determination. While she may have left behind the newsroom, she did not retreat from public life. Instead, she channeled her energy into advocacy, using her position to support women’s issues and advance research into Alzheimer’s disease. Her fans and supporters saw firsthand how Maria Shriver continued to make a meaningful impact, proving that she could be just as influential in her new role as she had been in front of the camera.
Maria Shriver is perhaps best known for her work in the film Still Alice (2014), which turned out to be her most acclaimed project. On the other hand, one of her less favorably reviewed works is the documentary Take Your Pills (2018). While her filmography includes a variety of roles, these two titles stand out as the highest and lowest rated in her career.
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