Arnold Schwarzenegger harbored a dream of leaving the country tarnished by the ravages of war and moving to American Soil. At age 21, the young strapping lad arrived at the Country of Dreams. The Austrian Oak won many honors and accolades in multiple fields, but most of all, he won the support of people. Moreover, in the last five decades, the Austrian Oak nurtured many relationships more valuable than any laurels. One bond shone brighter than the rest- his fatherhood. Although his chequered past caught on to the bodybuilding behemoth, he never left his commitment and responsibilities as a father. Earlier, Tom Arnold underscored the regrettable situation in Arnie’s personal life but also applauded Schwarzenegger for his braveness. 

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Tom Arnold, co-star in True Lies (1994) opens up about the “FUBAR” actor’s pitfall in their personal life. He also highlights the importance of five children in the Terminator’s life. Let us unravel the chapters of history. 

Tom Arnold discloses the softer side of Arnold Schwarzenegger

Tom Arnold, who played the role of Albert “Gib” Gibson, showed sizzling comedic chemistry with the Terminator in the action-packed thriller. The humor king added much-needed relief in the jam-packed movie, where Arnie is a computer salesman by the day and a government spy by night. Moreover, Gib was an antithesis of Schwarzenegger’s character, an expert in combat and espionage skills. In contrast, Gib would find himself in absurd situations that lend a wholesome feel to the cinema. The movie was a hit at the box office, making $378.9 Million. While filming the movie, Tom and the Terminator forged a bond of friendship. And they have remained so for the last thirty years. Recently, the dynamic duo came together to film Netflix Series “FUBAR” solidifying their bonhomie and careers. 

Tom has witnessed the upheavals in the fitness icon’s life that became public. About Maria Shriver and Arnie’s divorce, the “Carpool” actor said, “Nothing will ever be perfect within the whole family because of the feelings and resentments, but he’s taken it all on, do you know, being a really solid man.” However, he acknowledges the 7x Mr. Olympia to be a good father. “He’s not afraid to say I’m sorry for whatever bad behavior…… But he is steadfast about his kids, all of his kids. They are in his life.” further added the sitcom actor. 

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To the unversed, the bodybuilding legend and the Shriver share four kids; Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher. In 2011, their world crumbled when Joseph Baena’s identity became tabloid news. Additionally, the expose of a fifth child with house staff Mildred Baena proved too much for Shriver, and the couple parted ways. However, Arnold remained a steadfast parent to all his children, including Baena. The revelation was also nerve-wracking for the young Baena.

Joseph Baena recounts the details of the pivotal day

In an interview with ‘Men’s Health March cover,’ the 25-year-old fitness model divulged the details of the incident on the fateful day. The young boy was in eighth grade when his protective mother visited the school. She said, “We gotta go — everyone is finding out about you and who your father is,” as she hurriedly took Baena away from the media onslaught. During these testing times, Mildred and his son had “had each other’s backs,” informed Baena in the interview.

Since then, a lot has changed. While the family is no longer together, Schwarzenegger never forgets to spend time with his children. With Joseph, he has forged a deep bond, often working out together and hanging out. Life has its share of ups and downs. It would be wrong to think that celebrities are immune from the pain of the mortal world. When friends come forward to accentuate the hidden facets of a persona that make the core of one’s existence, the world gets a little brighter. What are your views on the topic? Let us know in the comments. 

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