"Whoa, Dad!" Arnold Schwarzenegger Speechless Over Son's Nude Scene Exposé
Astonished father, Arnold Schwarzenegger, witnesses explicit scene featuring his son in exposed form.
In an intimate chat with "Variety," Arnold Schwarzenegger and his son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, delve into their successes and Patrick's steamy nude role in "The White Lotus."
"Dude, I was floored, I didn't recognize you," Arnold shared, expressing his astonishment. "Everyone at the gym's now coming up to me, 'Your son's a beast!' But hey, some folks just can't stand his character." To which Patrick replied, "Yeah, people can sure associate you with a role, man. I've dealt with that 'Terminator' thing a million times."
Navigating the casting process, Patrick faced scrutiny around his real-life background. Reflecting on his early career, he pondered if using an alias might've been the smart move, eventually learning to embrace his legacy rather than cowering under his dad's shadow.
"'Terminator' was the movie that didn't focus on muscles for once," Arnold joked, recalling his breakthrough in Hollywood. And it seems the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, as Patrick has stripped down on screen as well.
When it came to Patrick's infamous nude scene, Arnold couldn't help but express his shock. "Can you believe it? I'm checking out your show, and there you are—full monty! And a slithering critter? That'll kick ya when you're down!" Leaning on his laugh lines since the "Conan" days, the 77-year-old couldn't help but chuckle at the irony. "But confess—you were following in my footprints, weren't you?"
Amidst the "Nepo Baby" debate, Arnold squashed rumors of preferential treatment for his son. "You didn't ask me to make a call for you or guide you through the acting gig," the former California governor clarified, expressing his utmost pride in Patrick's accomplishments.
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Footnote:
- Although being a part of a famous family can undoubtedly provide opportunities, children often follow their parents' footsteps when exposed to a particular profession from a young age.
- Navigating expectations and initial scrutiny is common for those inheriting their parents' fame.
- Patrick Schwarzenegger's nude scenes in "The White Lotus" surprised even his father.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger has stated that he did not use his influence to directly help his son's acting career. Rather, he has provided support and shared conversations about the implications of nepotism in the entertainment industry.
"I'm not going to be able to do this," Arnold may have thought, considering the challenge of watching Patrick's entertainingly bold nude scene in "The White Lotus," given his association with celebrities and their stereotypical roles.
Despite early scrutiny and navigating the casting process, it appears Patrick chose not to hide behind an alias, instead choosing to embrace his legacy in entertainment brought about by his famous father.
