Katherine Schwarzenegger facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Katherine Schwarzenegger
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Schwarzenegger in 2015
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Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger
December 13, 1989 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Author |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Children | 3 |
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| Relatives | Gustav Schwarzenegger (grandfather) Patrick Schwarzenegger (brother) Joseph Baena (half-brother) Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger (cousin) |
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Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger Pratt (born December 13, 1989) is an American author. She writes books that inspire people and share important messages. She is also known for her work with animal welfare and the Special Olympics.
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Katherine's Early Life
Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger is the oldest child of famous actor and former governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Her mother is Maria Shriver, a well-known journalist and author. Katherine has a younger sister, Christina, and two younger brothers, Patrick and Christopher. She also has a half-brother, Joseph Baena. Her family background includes Irish and German heritage through her mother's side.
Katherine studied at the University of Southern California. She graduated from college in 2012.
Katherine's Career as an Author
Katherine Schwarzenegger started her career as an author in 2010. She has written several books that help and inspire young people and adults.
Books for Young People
Her first book, Rock What You've Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who's Been There and Back, was published in 2010. In this book, Katherine shared her own experiences. She wanted to help other young women feel good about themselves. She talked about how she learned to be confident and have a positive self-image. She found that walking and yoga helped her stay healthy both physically and mentally.
After college, Katherine wanted to help other new graduates. She asked many successful people for advice, including athletes, singers, and actors. She put all their wise words into her second book. This book, called I Just Graduated . . . Now What?, came out in 2014. It was like a "survival guide" for students who had just finished college.
Books About Animals and Forgiveness
In 2017, Katherine wrote a children's book titled Maverick and Me. This book tells the true story of how she rescued and adopted her dog, Maverick. The book encourages people to adopt pets from shelters. It shows how wonderful it can be to give an animal a loving home. In 2019, she worked with Pedigree to create a podcast series. This podcast also talked about how important it is to adopt dogs.
Katherine's most recent book is The Gift of Forgiveness: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Have Overcome the Unforgivable. This book was published in 2020. It shares stories from 22 different people who have learned to forgive. These stories show how powerful forgiveness can be.
Katherine's Personal Life
Katherine Schwarzenegger began dating actor Chris Pratt in 2018. They announced their engagement in January 2019. They got married in June of the same year. Katherine and Chris have two daughters and a son together.
Katherine is very involved in helping animals. She is an Ambassador for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). She also supports the Best Friends Animal Society. Katherine and her husband, Chris Pratt, are also Global Ambassadors for Special Olympics. This means they help promote and support the Special Olympics around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Katherine Schwarzenegger para niños
