Maria Shriver May Take Arnold Back; Matthew McConaughey Is Engaged

UPDATE-In the year of highly publicized celebrity divorces, the split between Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger ranks pretty high on the shocking scale. But surprisingly Maria may be having second thoughts as reports confirm she’s pumping the brakes on her previously confirmed, divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Shriver filed for divorce from Schwarzenegger after finding out he not only had a long term affair with their house keeper Mildred Baena but he also fathered a secret love child who is now 13 years old, the same age as Maria’s youngest son Christopher.

One would imagine this would be more than enough to push a devoted wife towards divorce but it appears something stronger may keep Maria in the marriage. According to TMZ, who already purchased a $10 million dollar home in the former couples exclusive Brentwood neighborhood, is citing her strong religious beliefs and the fact that Arnold is “desperate” to win her back as cause for her uncertainty.

Arnold is allegedly being extremely sweet and endearing, while also lavishing his estranged wife with presents and other expensive gifts.

Should Maria Shriver take back Arnold?

Matthew McConaughey Proposes To Camila Alves Over Christmas

Matthew McConaughey, 42, popped the big question to his longtime girlfriend Camila Alves, 29, over the Christmas holiday.

McConaughey announced his engagement on his WhoSay account.

“Just asked Camilla to marry me,” wrote the Lincoln Lawyer in a post accompanying a snapshot (see above) of the couple sharing a smooch in front of the Christmas tree. “Merry Christmas.”

McConaughey and Alves have two children together — Levi, 3, and Vida, who turns 2 in January. A year after meeting Camila, the notorious bachelor told People magazine that he knew Camila was the right woman to start a family with.

“I always wanted to be a father,” he said. “It just took the right woman and the right time to make it happen.”

Congrats to Camila and Matthew!

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