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Maria Shriver: Quick Facts

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Born November 6, 1955 (age 71) • Chicago • Illinois
House / Dynasty Kennedy family
Notable Family Members spouse Arnold Schwarzenegger • father R. Sargent Shriver • mother Eunice Kennedy Shriver

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