Media Attention
When the news broke, it was a full-blown media frenzy. There were two celebrities (Maria and Arnold) in a paternity scandal. TMZ heavily circulated the story, but mainstream celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, got involved, too.
Staying Grounded
While the whole ordeal might have turned Joseph’s life in a bad direction, he stayed grounded and true to his heritage throughout the situation. In fact, he said his mother supported and helped him, being the only person he had at the time.