Arnold's Mistress: I Want to BE Maria!

5/19/2011 12:55 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

Maria Shriver had a secret admirer -- problem is, it was the chick who was banging her husband.


Mildred Patty Baena had an obsession with Maria ... sources close to the Schwarzenegger's former housekeeper tell TMZ. We're told Patty felt she was naturally "gorgeous" and wanted to look just like Maria.

Toward that end, our sources say Patty would dress in Maria's clothing and even wear her jewelry around town. We're told Patty once confided that Maria noticed on one occasion that a piece of jewelry was missing and interviewed the staff about it. We don't know if the jewelry resurfaced.

And get this -- Patty would go to Maria for "love advice" as well as advice about her pregnancy and Maria graciously offered her counsel.

Arnold Dropped a Fortune On Baby Mama's Family

5/19/2011 1:00 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

Arnold Schwarzenegger singlehandedly financed a super-expensive coming-of-age birthday party for his baby mama's niece in 200 ... and all of Arnold's kids were there -- including his love child.


TMZ has learned ... Mildred Patty Baena has a sister named Mirian who also worked as a housekeeper for Arnold and Maria Shriver for years.

When Mirian's daughter turned 15 -- Arnold shockingly agreed to pay for her "Quinceanera" ... a traditional Latina celebration. Sources tell us Arnold funded the entire event -- including limo service to and from the party venue, food, entertainment, decorations ... the works.


Arnold -- who brought his wife and their children to the celebration -- agreed to speak at the party ... and told the crowd he wanted to "take care" of the family because they had all been close for so many years.

Mildred Patty Baena was also in attendance along with her young love child ... and during the party, the little boy spent time playing with Arnold's other children.

TMZ spoke with one of the partygoers ... who tells us everyone thought it was "weird" that Arnold foot the bill ... but no one could have imagined what was really going on behind the scenes.

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