Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has always been supportive of his children. And after decades of immense success in three careers, the 75-year-old has amassed a net worth of $450 million. However, his youngest son, Joseph Baena, isn’t willing to take freebies from his father. While it’s no simple task to grow out of Schwarzenegger’s shadow, like his father who “doesn’t believe in handouts,” Baena has decided to carve his own path to success.
Arnold’s eldest daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger, has made a name for herself as a children’s book author, while Patrick Schwarzenegger is trying to make it big in Hollywood on his own. And Baena shares the same ambition as his other siblings. The 25-year-old has also embarked on his acting career, however, Baena is following his father’s footsteps closer than any of his siblings.
Joseph Baena following his father’s success formula?
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Schwarzenegger’s lookalike son shares many things in common with his father. From his love for bodybuilding to becoming an actor, Joseph Baena dreams the dream of a young Arnold Schwarzenegger. Just as Arnie joined the real estate industry, first as a construction worker and then as an investor, Baena is a licensed real estate agent. Arnold Schwarzenegger always maintained that there is honor in earning one’s keep. And Baena too is built that way.
The 25-year-old did not disappoint. Baena chose real estate as his first career option, and he is already making strides despite being new in the industry. Earlier, Arnie’s son posted a house listing on his Instagram profile. While he rarely posts such things on his Instagram handle, the house he posted about, costs a whopping $4.9 million. So, what does a 4.9 million residential property get you in Venice, California?
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The house is spread over approximately 4000 sq. ft. and was built in 2009. Situated in a privacy-gated community, the first floor has extra-tall accordion glass doors that pave the way for a patio, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.
Further, it has nature-inspired elements, floored with fired ceramic tiles. With quartz-topped counters and abundant cabinetry, it makes for a perfect accommodation for a single family. The second floor harbors the impressive Master Suite.
It has two bedrooms with built-in work desks, a shared bathroom, and an extraordinary two-story den/studio/office flex space. The spacious rooftop deck provides panoramic views of the beach and the vast Pacific Ocean. Sceneries from Santa Monica to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, all the way to downtown Los Angeles and the majestic San Gabriel Mountains are views that will be hard to pass on.
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The listing is new, and we’ll have to wait and see if Jo Baena can find a buyer for it. However, there is little doubt that the 25-year-old is being smart with his finances, much like his father. Schwarzenegger began investing in real estate after making substantial savings through bodybuilding competitions and sponsorships. By 1976, Arnold Schwarzenegger didn’t just earn popularity through this Mr. Olympia victory but became a millionaire before becoming an action star. And just like him, his son, Joseph Baena, is giving it all to achieve professional success.
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