The beloved Governator, Arnold Schwarzenegger is a testament to the old saying “Do not judge a book by its cover.” The Austrian actor’s portfolio depicts his passion for philanthropy as much as his political prowess. The actor tries in every way to use his voice towards making a positive impact. A man with a larger-than-life persona, Schwarzenegger, has proven that an on-screen hero can also turn into a real-life hero.

Glimpses of his compassion reflect in the 75-year-old’s Instagram feed where his ever-growing empire of adopted animals gives us a glimpse into his ample generosity. The Commando actor is a vocal advocate for environmental issues and various empowerment programs as well. This is why it came as a shock to all when Jimmy Kimmel claimed that Schwarzenegger held a record for a rather cruel-sounding thing.

A nostalgic montage that left the Governator perplexed

With his trademark wit, Jimmy Kimmel teased the former governor about his unique record. As Kimmel goes on to say that the record is of “punching more animals than any other actor“, it’s clear that Schwarzenegger wasn’t aware of this record himself. The host went on to show the Terminator actor and the audience a montage of the science-defying clips from his movies to everybody’s relief.

The audience erupted in laughter at the actor’s on-screen battles with animals and undeniably convincing acting. Through fits of hearty laughter, the 7-time Mr. Olympia champion paused to speak in his defense. Referring to the animals seen in the clips, he clarifies that all the animals were fake or CGI.

As anybody who has come across at least one of the former governor’s social media posts would, the audience didn’t doubt him when he said “..we never actually touch a real animal.”

Turning his home into a sanctuary, Arnold Schwarzenegger wins netizens’ hearts

The Instagram page of our beloved body-builder speaks to his profound affection for animals. He even recently remarked that his one million followers on the newly launched Threads app are probably there because of his animals. From endearing pictures and videos of his four-legged companions to how he celebrates his birthday with them, followers have loved it all.

Who knows how to pose for a snap better than a bodybuilder? Regardless of the pose, netizens simply can’t get enough of this philanthropist and his furry friends.

Over time, the bodybuilder’s six-acre property in Los Angeles has turned into a shelter for a plethora of pets. In this recent post, the actor’s caption remarks “Schnelly, Schnitzel, and Dutch demanded more time in the spotlight.” We speak for the followers when we say, dear sir, we couldn’t agree more!

So Jimmy Kimmel can make all the jokes he wants, but one thing is for sure. This Governator has a heart of gold.