"Holy Smokes, That's My Kid!" Arnold Schwarzenegger's Surprising Response to Son's NSFW "White Lotus" Scene
Arnold Schwarzenegger expresses surprise at his son's revealing on-screen appearance
Get ready for an unscripted father-son moment! In a candid chat, action legend Arnold Schwarzenegger opens up about his shocking reaction to son Patrick Schwarzenegger's raunchy turn in the smash hit TV show, "The White Lotus." But it's all love and respect from this proud pops.
In an exclusive chat with Variety, Arnold and Patrick delve into acting, success, and, yes, naked scenes. When Arnold sets his eyes on Patrick's steamy performance on the small screen, the former governor can't help but be taken aback. "I was gobsmacked! I didn't even know that was my boy on the screen," Arnold confesses. To see his offspring strut his stuff like that took him by surprise in a big way, yet he's brimming with praise for his talented junior. And it seems everyone at the gym's talking about Patrick's acting prowess now.
However, not everyone was thrilled with Patrick's performance. "People tend to confuse you with your character, the same thing happened to me with 'Terminator'," Patrick explains. He's learned to deal with the criticism and focus on what truly matters—doing what's right.
During the casting process, Patrick reveals, there was more emphasis on his real-life background than his acting skills. "In the beginning, I wondered if using my surname would be a disadvantage," Patrick confesses. But as time went on, he learned to embrace his heritage and family name.
When Arnold and Patrick chat about Arnold's big break with "Terminator," he shares that the film was groundbreaking because it wasn't another muscle-fest. "The only uncovered scene that caused a stir was the opening one," Arnold chuckles. Guess family traditions run deep, because Patrick stripped down to bare all too, just like dear old dad did in "Conan" and, of course, "Terminator."
Arnold couldn't help but express his disbelief when he first saw Patrick's NSFW scene. "I couldn't believe my eyes! I'm watching the show, and suddenly, there's my boy's rear end. And then, I see this little... What on earth is going on here?! That's wild," the 77-year-old exclaims. But he acknowledges that it's all part of the acting game.
People might think Patrick had it easy scoring roles because of his famous dad, but Arnold is quick to set the record straight. "Patrick never asked for my help. He never sought advice on breaking into the biz," Arnold asserts. Instead, Patrick's talent and determination got him to where he is today, giving Arnold a lot to brag about.
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"I'm not going to be able to watch the entertainment show, 'The White Lotus,' as it features nudity, similar to what I did in 'Conan' and 'Terminator,' but surprisingly, my son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, is also part of it."
"Despite the controversy surrounding Patrick's nudity in 'The White Lotus,' it's clear that he's made a name for himself in the world of acting, much like his father, Arnold Schwarzenegger, did with 'Terminator,' without relying on his famous surname."
