The term 'A Shriver' refers to the Kennedy family, specifically Maria Shriver and her mother Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Maria is an American journalist, author, former First Lady of California, and executive producer. She is the daughter of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who was a member of the Kennedy family and founder of the Special Olympics. Eunice was an American philanthropist and activist who worked to promote the rights of people with intellectual disabilities.