But sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.
Rob, of course, is an actor whose career took off in the ’80s.
On a 2020 episode of “Literally!
With Rob Lowe,” Rob and Shriver unpacked their friendship history.
And we’ve lived through all of it, good and bad."
“Although Schwarzenegger and Shriver remained friends after their split, Lowe stuck firmly with Shriver.
Since then, buddies Shriver and Rob have grown from strength to strength.
Theirs is a long-term friendship worth celebrating.
And as Shriver and Rob shared in the aforementioned 2020 episode of the “Literally!”
“They’re really great,” Maria said.
And as far as Rob’s concerned, his kids are happy to oblige.
“You occupy a very specific place in my boys' hearts,” he said.
“You are it.”
Need we say more?
Unlike a number of her relatives, Shriver did not dive headfirst into a life in politics.
The impetus was “The Terminator” star’s infidelity.
Their divorce, which was only finalized in 2021, shook things up in their friendship circle.
During a 2023 episode of “Literally!
With Rob Lowe,” Schwarzenegger expressed that he genuinely “misses” Rob.
The two families used to hang out, and even go on holiday together.
“You wanted to prove to her that you’re loyal to her and not to me.”
(Best Buddies was founded by Maria’s youngest brother, Anthony Kennedy Shriver.)
Rob also lent his support to one of Maria’s causes, planning for long-term care of the elderly.
Maria is invested in the insurance organization that provides assistance to individuals in this matter.
Maria returned the favor by showing up to the premiere of the new Netflix series “Unstable.”
Rob and his younger son, John Lowe are the main stars.
As Rob said to Maria Shriver on the aforementioned episode of the “Literally!”
podcast, “Your kids are like my second kids and vice versa.”
On top of that, Sheryl Lowe has a special connection to Katherine, too.
Rob was not just any old wedding guest, mind you.
He not only attended the nuptials, but hosted the rehearsal dinner at his home.
(If that isn’t family, what is?)
What’s more, asTMZnoted, he played golf with Pratt on the actual day of the wedding.
“I’m always third-wheeling with everyone.
I’m a professional third wheeler,” he quipped.
“It’s just my lot in life.”
After Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election, Shriver and Lowe were spotted out shopping together.
In photos obtained by theDaily Mail, Shriver sports shoes that spell out “VOTE.”
Shriver publicly endorsed Biden/Harris, so it seems safe to say she was pleased with the election results.
“Empowering people to vote, making it easier for people to vote, is a total no-brainer.”
Way back when Arnold Schwarzenegger ran for governor of California, Shriver and Lowe supported him.
They have each other’s children around for dinner.
They attend family weddings.
And, of course, they also enjoy a low-key hangout.
At the end of the day, they simply like chatting.
The two are there for each other for life’s small and big moments alike.
According to the outlet’s tipster, Lowe credits Buddhist teachings with helping him on his sobriety journey.
Per his recommendation, Shriver reportedly attended a Buddhism workshop.
And there’s no question about whether or not Maria Shriver and Rob Lowe communicate.
As previously noted, the two celebrities are big on talking to each other.
And they talk about the real stuff.
While they may not always see eye-to-eye, the respect Lowe and Shriver have one another is evident.
“We disagree about a lot of stuff, which is fun.
As Rob toldExtrain 2023, “My wife Sheryl and Maria are best, best friends.”
Clearly, Shriver and Sheryl play a major role in one another’s lives.
“They are great parents, raised great kids,” she wrote.
“My family, my friends,” John Owen wrote alongside a group photo onInstagram.
“I am a lucky guy.”
Take, for example, when Shriver appeared on “Literally!
With Rob Lowe” in 2020.
The former first lady of California gushed about Lowe without batting an eye.
And this doesn’t only happen when she’s sitting opposite Lowe.
He’s more than a pretty face,” she said.
Of course, this compliment fest isn’t a one-way street.
When Shriver was a guest on his podcast, Lowe said he wanted her to run for president.
“And I adore her.”
Somebody get these two friendship rings or matching tattoos ASAP.
