Arnold Schwarzenegger may have had a son out of his wedlock, but when it came to claiming his son and assuming his responsibilities towards him, the 75-year-old did not shy away. Almost a decade earlier, news came out that the FUBAR actor had a carnal affair with their maid and they later on had a son named Joseph Baena. It would seem like Schwarzenegger not only accepted his deed but has also become a guiding light in his son’s life.

More often than not, Baena has been vocal about his father’s influence on his life and how he wishes to follow in Schwarzenegger’s footsteps. Well, among many other things, Baena has carefully crafted a chiseled body as the 7 times Mr. Olympia title winner, only to make his acting debut later on. And all the way through, the 75-year-old Austrian actor has been his mentor and supporter.

So now, when the Terminator 2 star is stepping into the world of action, something that gave his father the reputation he holds today, speculations regarding the Commando star’s influence on his son are no surprise. Even though none of the parties have provided any concrete statements about the same, many media outlets including Pinkvilla and more speculate that “his famous lineage” is responsible for the many opportunities he gets.

Meanwhile, Baena also got illustrious of his father’s support once.

Joseph Baena once talked about his father Arnold Schwarzenegger with gratitude

Back in April 2023, Baena, while talking about his dream to become an action film actor to ComingSoon, acknowledged Schwarzenegger has always supported his dreams given he works hard for it. “He’s really supportive of it,” Baena said, stating that his father would be happy even if he wanted to be something as bizarre as a clown.

While fitness and bodybuilding laid the groundwork for their connection, Arnold Schwarzenegger also played a significant role in shaping his son’s aspirations in acting. With an illustrious career in action films, the Austrian Oak’s experience and expertise provided invaluable guidance to Baena. The young actor recognized his father’s accomplishments and sought to forge his path in the industry.

Therefore, a possibility of the Austrian actor’s involvement prevails for his son’s action movie debut. What do you think about the same? Share your thoughts in the comments.