Maria Shriver told her followers to “breathe” on Election Tuesday after waiting in line to vote with her children in Los Angeles.
Shriver, 68 – the niece of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy – was accompanied by her son Christopher Schwarzenegger, 27, and daughter Christina, 33.
While queuing, she also came across her other son Patrick, 31, who was on his way to the local polling station.
Afterwards, Maria shared a statement to X, writing: “When you look at the results, breathe. It’s going to be a long night. Just breathe.”
It comes after the election controversy of her son-in-law Chris Pratt (45). The actor was criticized for his neutral approach to the presidential election between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.
Maria Shriver, 68, was pictured waiting to vote with son Christopher Schwarzenegger, 27, and daughter Christina, 33, in Los Angeles on Tuesday. While waiting in line, she also came across her son Patrick, 31, who was leaving
Patrick showed off his relaxed style in green cargo pants and a gray long-sleeved shirt
Afterwards, Maria shared a statement to X, writing: “When you look at the results, breathe. It’s going to be a long night, just breathe
Maria looked chic in a beige coat and wore her light locks down.
She protected her eyes with sunglasses.
Christina stood next to her in a white sweater and black pants, while Christopher rocked bleach blonde hair and a white T-shirt.
Meanwhile, Patrick showed off his relaxed style in green cargo pants and a gray long-sleeved shirt.
He completed the look with an Alo hat and black and white sneakers.
The proud mother was photographed taking a selfie with her children while waiting in line, and later shared her experience on her Instagram Stories, saying the line was about 45 minutes long.
She also shared a video with all her children, saying: “We’re making history today.”
Earlier in the day, she posted another video, revealing that she voted for Harris.
In the caption, she said, “On this historic day, I feel emotional. I feel excited. I feel ready.’
“I’m honored to cast my vote for @kamalaharris and @timwalz. I am grateful that we live in a country where we can all vote. Where we can all make our voices heard and be part of the process.’
The proud mother shared her experience on her Instagram Stories, saying the line was about 45 minutes long
In a clip with all her children, she said: ‘We are making history today’
Earlier in the day, she also shared a video revealing that she voted for Harris
“I’m honored to cast my vote for @kamalaharris and @timwalz. I’m grateful that we live in a country where we can all cast our vote,” she wrote in the caption
‘Where you and I get to decide who we want to lead and how we want to live. Wherever you live, your voice matters! Make sure you vote before the end of the day. Visit iwillvote.com for all the information you need! #electionday.”
In the lengthy video she shared, she was “emotional” about voting for a “female president.”
‘There are so many women like me who have lived a long time and who have been told: ‘Not yet, wait your turn. Go there. This job isn’t for you.’ And I think we’ll go to the polls in the millions and say, ‘We’re not going back, we’re going forward.’
“Tomorrow will be a new beginning for our country,” she added.
Missing from Tuesday’s outing was her fourth child, daughter Katherine Schwarzenegger, 34. She shares all four of her children with ex-husband Arnold Schwarzenegger, 77.
Arnold and Maria were married from 1986 to 2021. In addition to their four children, the Austrian-born actor also fathered son Joseph Baena with their family housekeeper Mildred Baena.
Schwarzenegger made a rare presidential endorsement just six days before the 2024 election.
The former Republican governor of California – who refused to vote for Donald Trump in 2016 – announced that he will vote for Harris and Tim Walz.
In the shocking endorsement, the actor wrote, “I don’t really do endorsements. “I’m not shy about sharing my opinions, but I hate politics and don’t trust most politicians.”
Missing from the outing were her fourth child, daughter Katherine, 34, whose husband Chris Pratt, 45, has been criticized for his neutral approach to the presidential election; the couple seen in May
Pratt shared a selfie of himself after voting and posted it on Election Tuesday, though he did not reveal who he was voting for
In an essay he wrote for Maria’s website, Pratt said he wanted to remind people that whoever the winner of the election is — and which party wins — “we are fellow Americans.”
Still, the Terminator star said it’s time for the country to “move forward,” and that “the only way to do that is with Harris and Walz.”
In addition to his endorsement, the actor made a blistering assessment of Trump – and predicted the devastation he would wreak if he were to become president again.
Schwarzenegger wrote: “We must close the door on this chapter of American history, and I know former President Trump won’t do that.
“He will be divisive, he will offend, he will find new ways to be more un-American than he already has been, and we, the people, will only become more angry.”
Meanwhile, his son-in-law, Katherine’s husband, is under fire for taking a more neutral approach.
In an essay he wrote for Maria’s website, Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, Pratt said he wanted to remind people that whoever the winner of the election is — and which party wins — “we are fellow Americans.”
The Guardians Of The Galaxy star wrote: “It’s okay to take a moment to lick your wounds when you lose. Oh well, go cry in the mirror.’
“But if we become too paralyzed by defeat or too pompous in victory, loyalty to our ‘team’ can blind us to the fact that we are fellow countrymen.”
Maria’s ex-husband and Katherine’s father, Arnold Schwarzenegger, 77, announced he will vote for Kamala (L-R) Pratt, Katherine, Arnold and Christina, seen in 2023
The Terminator star said it’s time for the country to “move forward,” and that “the only way to do that is with Harris and Walz”; seen in April
Arnold and Maria were married from 1986 to 2021. In addition to their four children, the Austrian-born actor also fathered son Joseph Baena with their family housekeeper Mildred Baena; Arnold and Maria seen in 2003
Several users on Reddit condemned Pratt, saying the actor’s relatively non-committal political statement came across as lame and of little value.
“What a nothingburger of a statement,” said one user, while another added: “What a tasteless, nothingburger of an article. Thanks for nothing, Chris.”
He then caused even more division among his fans after sharing a cryptic message alongside a selfie of himself after voting on Election Tuesday.
Instead of announcing an endorsement, as many other celebrities have done, the movie star wrote in the caption, “I got a sticker. Scratch and sniff. Smells like freedom.’