“They Pay No Attention to Me”: Millionaire Arnold Schwarzenegger Once Opened Up on Children’s Bratty Behaviour Towards Him for Money

Bodybuilding’s iconic figure, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is full of surprises. The Austrian Oak fed himself with challenge after challenge and unleashed a more powerful side of himself in his every endeavor. However, the Terminator actor does not always give surprises; occasionally, he receives them too. The former California governor revealed in an interview conducted after he took office that their children exhibited traits of “spoiled” childish behavior.

During the 25 years that they were together, Activist–journalist wife Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger had four children—Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher. In the interview, the proud father went on to share about Patrick’s interest in lawmaking and his adorable request to his father.

Arnold Schwarzenegger observed a politician’s trait in his children’s bratty behavior

The Governator’s family was extremely supportive in making the seamless transition from an actor cum businessman to a politician. In the interview with Schwarzenegger’s long-time friend and talk show host, Jay Leno, he made a hilarious remark about his children referring to politicians.

Being a politician’s kid means getting a lot of attention and respect. To a question about how his kids were, the action star replied that they had gotten used to behaving like politicians. Giving it a hilarious twist, he said “Whenever they need money, they’re really nice.” And when “ they don’t need money then they pay no attention to me whatsoever.”

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As a backdrop to the unversed, Schwarzenegger always dreamt of being powerful. Eventually, after a spectacular career in bodybuilding and acting, he contested elections. The former Republican served two terms as the 38th Governor of California between 2003 and 2011.

Schwarzenegger’s son expressed his political interests with a rare request

While the former governor was busy dealing with the policy affairs of the state, Patrick missed spending time with his father. Speaking of which, Schwarzenegger shared his request. “Can you read me .. you know.. a fairy tale?” Moreover, the father readily accepted and asked what he wanted him to read. “How about last year’s state budget?” Schwarzenegger spoke Patrick’s words. He also noted that Patrick is “very much into politics.”

Patrick Schwarzenegger began nurturing his interest in acting as a child. So, he pursued a minor in Cinematic arts from the University of Southern California. As an actor, he is best known for his movies, Midnight Sun (2018) and Moxie (2021).

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