Plus, relive the sweetest details from their love story.
Updated Mar 17, 2025Inside Actor Patrick Schwarzenegger and Model Abby Champion's Relationship Timeline
The couple has been together for 10 years.
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Although Patrick Schwarzenegger's relationship with his fiancée, Abby Champion, has lasted for a decade, the two aren't in a rush to get married. The actor, who's the son of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger, announced his engagement to the model in December 2023. But in a recent interview with InStyle, the White Lotus star said it feels like they've already tied the knot. "We've been together ten years, so it's like we're basically married," he said. "But we're better as humans together than we would be apart. We bring out the best in each other. I feel that I'm the best version of myself with her and I think she does as well."
After sparking romance rumors in 2015, this famous couple made their relationship Instagram-official the following year. So, who is Patrick Schwarzenegger's wife-to-be? Here's what to know about his relationship with Abby Champion, including the details from their dreamy coastal engagement.
- Patrick Schwarzenegger is engaged to model Abby Champion. They've been together since 2015.
- Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion publicly confirmed their relationship in February 2016.
- Patrick Schwarzenegger announced his engagement to Abby Champion on December 26, 2023.
In this article:
- Who is Patrick Schwarzenegger's Fiancée, Abby Champion?
- How Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion Met
- Abby Champion and Patrick Schwarzenegger's Relationship Timeline
Who is Patrick Schwarzenegger's Fiancée, Abby Champion?
Patrick Schwarzenegger is engaged to Abby Champion. Raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Champion stumbled into her modeling career by accident. Her older sister, Baskin, was named Miss Teen Alabama in 2014, and Champion was scouted in the crowd at one of her pageants. She looked up to her sister as she began her own career, and they even modeled in a shoot together for Aeropostale. Champion has since gone on to appear in campaigns for luxe brands like Prada, Ralph Lauren, Chanel and Givenchy. She has also appeared on magazine covers for Vogue, Porter, V Magazine and Muse.
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How Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion Met
While it's unclear exactly how Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion met, they have been together since 2015. (Shortly before they were spotted on their first public outing, Schwarzenegger had a five-month fling with Miley Cyrus.) Schwarzenegger and Champion were seen grabbing dinner at The Nice Guy, a popular West Hollywood hotspot, in the fall, thus tipping fans off to a possible relationship.
Abby Champion and Patrick Schwarzenegger's Relationship Timeline
For over ten years, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion have been each other's, well, biggest champions. Here's a look back at their relationship timeline, from their 2016 hard launch to their recent holiday engagement.
February 2016: Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion Go IG-Official
Patrick Schwarzenegger's relationship with Abby Champion was officially confirmed on February 27, 2016, when she shared a photo of them on Instagram. She captioned the photo with three emojis and tagged the location as the University of Southern California, where Schwarzenegger studied from 2012-2016.
September 2018: Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion Appear in Vogue Spain
Couples who model together, stay together. In September 2018, Schwarzenegger and Champion appeared side-by-side in a romantic feature for Vogue Spain. The model shared a few images from the spread in an Instagram photo dump, writing, "More of my new @voguespain story with my man ❤️."
September 2019: Schwarzenegger Opens Up to E! News About His Supportive Girlfriend
About four years into their relationship, Schwarzenegger opened up to E! News about what it meant to have Champion in his corner for so many career milestones. "I think the best part about having her by my side is that she's always rooting for me and wanting the best for me and bringing out the best in me," he said. "I always say that in a relationship, you have to be each other's biggest cheerleader. Build each other up. And she does that for me."
April 2020: Champion Spends Easter With the Schwarzenegger-Shriver Family
Champion has spent plenty of time with the Shriver-Schwarzenegger family over the years. (Patrick is the son of journalist Maria Shriver and actor-turned-California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and his sister Katherine Schwarzenegger is married to actor Chris Pratt.) One of their favorite (or not-so-favorite) memories stemmed from their Easter celebration in 2020. "THIS CAKE TOOK US 6 HOURS!!" Schwarzenegger captioned a photo of a bunny cake on Instagram. "We burnt 1 cake, 1 was filled too high & dripped everywhere & destroyed the oven... We also got in 2 arguments during It!! And yeah.... Was SO FUN!"
July 2022: The Couple Vacations in Capri, Italy
There's no place like Capri in July. In 2022, Schwarzenegger and Champion leveled up their summer vacation by jetting off to the coastal enclave for some R&R.
December 2023: Patrick Schwarzenegger Proposes to Abby Champion
After seven years together, Patrick Schwarzenegger proposed to Abby Champion at the end of 2023. The couple announced the happy news on December 26, indicating it could have been a holiday proposal right in the middle of engagement season. The actor dropped to one knee on the beach in front of a cluster of roses arranged in the shape of a heart with more petals scattered across the sand. "💍❤️FOREVER AND EVER ❤️💍," they captioned the joint announcement.
Champion's engagement ring appears to be a trendy two-stone design. After the proposal, the fiancées celebrated with loved ones at home, where they enjoyed a celebratory cake decorated with their photo in edible icing.
January 2025: Schwarzenegger Gives an Update on Wedding Planning
The Champion-Schwarzenegger wedding may not be happening any time soon. Ahead of his appearance in season three of The White Lotus, Schwarzenegger opened up to InStyle in a wide-ranging interview, which touched on his career and his upcoming wedding. "We've been together ten years, so it's like we're basically married," he told the outlet. "But we're better as humans together than we would be apart. We bring out the best in each other. I feel that I'm the best version of myself with her and I think she does as well."
He also added that they share a thoughtful routine that helps keep him grounded amid his busy career. "Every morning I go on a walk with my fiancée to the beach," he added. "It's just us. No work, no noise. We go down there and just think about what we're thankful for. That's a constant in my life. I think it's great to have a moment in your day where you can take stock."
March 2025: Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion Star in SKIMS Wedding Collection
Photo: Courtesy of SKIMS
Amid their wedding planning journey, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion appeared in SKIMS' new wedding shop launch. The couple posed for risqué portraits highlighting the latest release of Kim Kardashian's wedding attire collection, which is set to include 24 limited-edition pieces. "Being part of SKIMS' Wedding Shop with my fiancée Abby was such a fun experience and made me more excited for our big day," Schwarzenegger said of the launch, which will be available to shop on March 20, 2025. "Grooms are usually expected to just show up, but SKIMS designed with the men in mind also."
