The Kids Ain't Keen on Dad's Politics: Arnold Schwarzenegger's Family's Reaction to His Political Career
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Arnold Schwarzenegger's Offspring Displayed Disdain Towards His Political Endeavors - Siblings Express Disdain for Father's Political Endeavors (Centering on Schwarzenegger)
Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger (77) received a cool reception from his kids when he hung up his acting boots for a political career. "The funniest thing ever," the "Terminator" star quipped in a chat with his son Patrick (31) for "Variety" magazine. "They'd pop by and say, 'Hey, it was so fun to watch you blow stuff up on set.'" Alas, his politics didn't give them the same kind of thrill. "Yep, you all staged a rebellion," Schwarzenegger chuckled[1].
As Patrick Schwarzenegger shared, he and his siblings "loathed" their father's political career. For Patrick, it was a dream to accompany his actor dad to film sets, where he'd fetch him from school in a swanky SUV and transform into the Terminator or Mr. Freeze in his trailer. The cherry on the cake? Access to catering and joyrides in a golf cart[1].
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Action Hero-turned-Politician graced the position of Governor of California from 2003 to 2011. Prior to his political stint, he rocked the silver screen with "Terminator" movies, "Conan the Barbarian," and "Twins" while romancing ex-wife, journalist Maria Shriver. Together, they have four kids. Patrick made a name for himself in showbiz, starring in season three of the acclaimed series "The White Lotus"[2].
[1] The children's preference for their father's acting career was likely due to the action-packed and exciting nature of film sets compared to the bureaucratic atmosphere of politics. (Enrichment Data: Overall)
[2] Patrick Schwarzenegger gained fame as an actor after appearing in various film and television projects. (Enrichment Data: Patrick Schwarzenegger)
I'm not going to be a big fan of your new movie, Arnold, given our family-dynamics. Your politics may have shaped the lifestyle you led during your political career, which certainly wasn't as entertaining as the relationships and action-packed scenes we saw in your old movies. As celebrities, we often crave the excitement provided by the entertainment industry, and politics seems to lack that thrill.
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