Christina Maria Aurelia Schwarzenegger was born on July 23, 1991, in Los Angeles, California. She is the second child of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Through her mother, Christina is a grandniece of President John F. Kennedy — Maria Shriver's mother was Eunice Kennedy Shriver, one of JFK's sisters and the founder of the Special Olympics. Christina attended Georgetown University, the same institution where her uncle Anthony Shriver founded Best Buddies International.
Christina has forged a career behind the camera as a documentary filmmaker and producer. Her most prominent work is 'Take Your Pills,' a Netflix documentary released in 2018 that examines the widespread use of Adderall and prescription stimulants in American culture — exploring the pressures that drive their use among students and professionals, as well as the broader societal implications of a performance-driven pharmaceutical culture.
The film was well received for its nuanced treatment of a complicated public health topic and demonstrated Christina's ability to approach sensitive subjects with both rigor and empathy. She continues to develop projects in the documentary space, building a body of work that reflects a commitment to socially relevant storytelling.
Christina Schwarzenegger is the child of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Christina Schwarzenegger produced 'Take Your Pills,' a 2018 Netflix documentary examining the culture surrounding Adderall and prescription stimulant use in the United States, particularly among students and young professionals.
Christina Schwarzenegger is the daughter of Maria Shriver, whose mother Eunice Kennedy Shriver was a sister of President John F. Kennedy. This makes Christina a grandniece of JFK.