Apart from the perks that come with being famous, public scrutiny is also an undeniable fact that comes with it. And Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s son Joseph Baena is no stranger to such things. Yet, when Baena decided to follow in his father’s footsteps, he simply decided that “none of that should matter.” What the 25-year-old takes in his stride is the praise fans often lavish on his Instagram posts, for his striking facial similarities with ‘The Austrian Oak’. However, Baena is thankful to his father for more than his genetic gifts.

Notably, Baena shares a lot in common with his father – from his love for bodybuilding to his dream of becoming a leading man in Hollywood. While discussing his life’s goals in an interview, the young actor revealed the impact Schwarzenegger has had on him over the years after getting to know the 75-year-old closely.

An inspiring figure in Joseph Baena’s life

From bike rides to fitness, the father-son duo have been seen bonding over their shared hobbies over the years. The former Mr. Olympia has also nurtured his son’s passion for bodybuilding, along with teaching him some old-school tricks. Baena follows the workout philosophies that Schwarzenegger did back in the golden era. However, not just while working out, the 7x Mr. Olympia’s son revealed he often calls his father for advice. “For me, he’s the smartest man alive,” Baena told E! News. 

“and I look up to him so much, he’s one of my greatest inspirations. But I love figuring things out on my own. And, thankfully, I am mentally strong enough to not let the scrutiny get to me. It’s always been a thing that I’ve heard, ‘Don’t pay attention to the comments, don’t pay attention to what people are saying.’ Most things are out of context.”

Beyond this, Arnold Schwarzenegger also supports his son’s decision to navigate his Hollywood dreams on his own. In fact, the five-time Mr. Universe even taught Baena a lesson in self-sufficiency by refusing to pay for his expenses after college. While The Terminator actor loves to see his son succeed on his own, he didn’t leave Baena without a vital piece of advice.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger had some simple advice for Joseph Baena

During the interview, Joseph Baena spoke about wanting to figure things out on his own. Like his half-brother Patrick Schwarzenegger, the 25-year-old also refrains from taking his father’s help to make it in Hollywood. However, ‘Austrian Oak’ once gave his youngest son a simple piece of advice that has worked for him ever since.

The 75-year-old told his son that in the sport of bodybuilding, and even acting, “It’s all about the reps.” Baena took the bodybuilding icon’s advice to heart and follows it even today. “So with learning lines and practicing the scenes, It’s all about doing the repetition of that,” revealed the Bully High actor.

Be it the rugged terrain of bodybuilding, or the glitzy world of Hollywood, Baena is out to find his place in the world. Thanks to his legendary father, the rising star is sure to have a pillar of support on his journey. What did you make of Joseph Baena’s praise for his father? Has Arnold Schwarzenegger inspired you in any way? Let us know in the comments.

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