When Maria Shriver became the first lady of California, NBC decided that it was in their best interest to cut ties. The network is said to have paid Shriver between $100,000 and $1,000,000 over the last 3 years. And since she has only worked one time for NBC since 2004, this seems like a pretty good gig.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Revealed a Love Child … gasp!
The money that Maria is receiving was part of an “exit agreement.” The newscaster was working on Dateline NBC when her husband Arnold Schwarzenegger became the Governor of California.
Daniel Zingale, Maria’s chief of staff has confirmed that yes indeed a deal was made, but did not give out specific amounts paid out by NBC. Either way it seems like a pretty sweet deal – getting paid for not working….sign me up!
UPDATE May 10, 2011: The couple announced that they have separated – See STATEMENT and VIDEO