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Bodybuilder turned Hollywood star, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s illustrious career has served as the foundation for the many great friendships he made. One such instance would be his iconic companionship with $375 million worth actor and director, Clint Eastwood. And a recent Instagram post by Schwarzenegger featured them together, all geared up for a scenic skiing session. 

Besides the interesting 2019 picture that Arnold reposted, the caption revealed that the post was a heartwarming gesture for Eastwood on the special occasion of his 93rd birthday.

When the Man With No Name met the Terminator

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Per the Instagram source, the 75-year-old pro and Eastwood, adorably, once posed together in their skiing attire while the caption read, “Happy birthday, Clint!”  Moreover, The Austrian Oak penned a heartfelt note for the 93-year-old actor turned filmmaker. “You’ve inspired me, you’ve mentored me, and you’re a wonderful friend,” he added in the note for his birthday. 

Further, he hailed the Rawhide star by iterating his iconic statement for legends, “heroes don’t retire – they reload.” That’s not all, Schwarzenegger claimed that the actor has proved his heroic presence even at the age of 93, with his most recent acting role in the film Cry Macho, deeming him “a legend.” Similar to his appreciation, even the fans shared alike insights. However, many were spellbound by the scene of the greats standing together side by side, participating in an adventurous feat, regardless of their ages. 

Fans can’t keep calm over the star-studded affair

In a matter of hours, the post amassed over 400k likes and a plethora of comments from the community. One fan acknowledged the actors’ influence on their childhood and wrote, “Two men that defined masculinity for me as a kid. Legends!” Whereas, another implied that “the two” could ace a conversation composed of only one-liners and “it’d be awesome.” 

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“Way too much testosterone in one picture. This can’t be legal,” an intriguing comment read. Another fan hoped the “absolute legends” would be eternally blessed by the movie gods. “Terminator and Grand Torino!!!!! The best!!!!!” a fan enthusiastically wrote, hinting at their hit films with an overwhelming number of exclamations. 

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They are indeed mega stars of their time, who still hold great recognition even decades after their debut. More so, they have left the community inspired by their unhindered zeal for life and optimism. What are your thoughts on Arnold’s picture with Eastwood? Let us know in the comments.