Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver, have separated,

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver, was separated from Shriver move from their Brentwood mansion while the two determine the next step in their 25-year marriage.
Shriver had been living separately from the actor-turned politician over the past few weeks. The former first couple confirmed the split in a joint statement issued yesterday after questions were raised in the Los Angeles Times.
"It was a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us," the statement said. "After much thought, reflection, discussion and prayer, we came to that decision together. At this time, we live from each other while we work on the future of our relations.
We are continuing our parents of four children together. They are lightweight and center in our lives. "
For many years, married couples came under the attention, especially during the 2003 recall of Governor Gray Davis, when the LA Times reported a long history of Schwarzenegger penetrate women. At that time, Shriver defended her husband, helping to lift him to victory in a free for all competition.
Since Schwarzenegger has resigned, it seemed as if the two were living separate lives. Shriver worked her feminine, empowerment website, guest edited issue of Oprah Winfrey, and contributed to causes such as the study of Alzheimer's disease.
She struggled with the death of her father, Sargent Shriver, in January. Shriver, 55, spoke openly about the uncertainty she felt about the transition to the next stage of his life.
"It's so stressful not to know what you're doing next," Shriver said on March 28 YouTube videos to supporters.
Although there was no hint of a split, Shriver appeared without her wedding ring.
"I'd love to hear from other people in their transition," said Shriver. "How do you through it?" What are three things that allowed you to get through the transition?
Former Governor, 63, said in April that he wanted to return to show business. It was later announced that Schwarzenegger signed on to star in three films, including another installment in the "Terminator" series.
The couple met in 1977 when NBC Tom Brokaw introduced Shriver Schwarzenegger, at a tennis tournament to charity. Married in 1986.