“It’s an Extreme”: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Joseph Baena Opened Up About the Pressure ‘Of Having a Superstar Father.’

Arnold Schwarzenegger does not need a formal introduction, as his achievements speak for him. With 7 Mr. Olympia wins, multiple Hollywood blockbusters, and a successful political career, Arnie enjoys a massive fan following. The public not only wants to know about him but also his family.

With fame comes responsibility. The bigger the achievements, the greater the expectations. Arnold hasn’t just passed his good fortunes to his kids but has also burdened them with “unwanted pressure.” Despite unwillingness, the ‘Schwarzenegger’ name brought the kids pressure they have to deal with. Shedding more light on it, Arnold’s youngest son opens up.

Joseph talks about the pressure of being a Schwarzenegger

As Joseph Baena sat down for an interview post his elimination from Dancing with the Stars, he recounted his journey. Talking about his journey, he emphasized a particular performance. He confessed how his ‘My Way’ performance was monumental for him. The song lyrics held great significance for him.

He added that the song made him realize, “I’m not trying to live up to anyone else’s expectations, and I’m not trying to be anyone.” The youngest son of bodybuilder turned actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joseph, had always been the media’s favorite. Since the news came to the limelight that Arnie fathered him outside wedlock, public interest grew more.

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The 25-year-old confessed, “for any kid, or any son, daughter, child of any high-achieving parent, it’s difficult, you know, it’s difficult for anyone — it doesn’t have to be a superstar.” He continued, “On my end, it’s an extreme of having a superstar father. “Being the son of a high-achieving father, the challenges are many. Sometimes it’s difficult “because there are so many expectations with being the child of a high-achieving parent.”

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With a big name comes enormous responsibility comes. At 13 years old, Katherine Schwarzenegger knew that she was constantly in the public eye. Being the eldest of the Schwarzenegger kid, Katherine is no new to the media frenzy; much like Baena, she always knew that the “choices she made in life” had more severe repercussions.

She knew that unlike other teenagers her age, she could not afford to get caught drunk driving, for it could potentially impact her father’s career. People had high expectations of her and wanted her to be perfect. But she did not restrict herself to the pre-set notions. She enjoyed herself to the fullest. Much like Joseph, she did what she wanted to. Making the Schwarzenegger clan proud, Katherine eventually established herself as a successful author.

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