Patrick Schwarzenegger is on everyone’s radar these days as Saxon Ratliff in the current season of The White Lotus, and while his character is as cringeworthy as they come, in real life, the 31-year-old actor is far from the fictional persona he’s currently bringing to life. Before The White Lotus, Patrick was building his resume, acting in films like Midnight Sun (2018), Moxie (2021), and series such as The Staircase, Gen V, American Sports Story and more. The son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the rising star has been linked to some famous faces over the years. Here, take a look at Patrick Schwarzenegger’s past relationships.
Patrick Schwarzenegger and Taylor “Tootsie” Burns
Schwarzenegger attended the University of Southern California, and it was there where he met Taylor “Tootsie” Burns. “[My parents] wanted me to pursue going to college and having an experience, not only for the educational side but for the social aspect and having that as an experience of life. I’m really happy I did do that,” he told W Magazine back in 2018. Patrick and his classmate dated for about a year in 2013 and were often seen out and about with one another, but eventually, the two went their separate ways.
Patrick Schwarzenegger and Miley Cyrus
One of Patrick’s most notable relationships just so happened to be with none other than actress and musician Miley Cyrus, and according to Us Weekly, the two eventually linked up in 2014 as they shared a decent amount of mutual friends. Schwarzenegger and Cyrus were together for a few months while he was attending college, and though they went their separate ways, this is one famous pairing that’ll go down in history.
Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion
Schwarzenegger began dating his now-fiancee, Abby Champion, back in 2015. The Alabama native is a successful model who has shined for brands ranging from Chanel to Prada, and the relationship between these two is sweet as can be! In 2023, Schwarzenegger got down on one knee, and while the couple had plans for a wedding, Schwarzenegger landing his role as Saxon in The White Lotus postponed things—but his soon-to-be-wife was nothing short of supportive!
“Finally, a year and a half ago we got engaged. And it was our moment, it was this great thing,” the actor told Drew Barrymore on her talk show. “And a few days later, I booked White Lotus, and I was like, ‘Abby, I know we’re in this high of engagement, and we’re gonna get married this year. But we’re going to have to push it. I got White Lotus, and I’m going to film for the next seven months in Thailand.’” Luckily, the two are thrilled to be saying their vows this upcoming summer.
“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,” Patrick told E! News back in 2019. “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.”
