Joseph Baena says he and Arnold Schwarzenegger are ‘very close’ and like to ‘joke about everything’
Joseph Baena chat about his relationship with father Arnold Schwarzenegger on the Unwaxed podcast Monday, saying they’re ‘very close’ and like to ‘joke about everything.’
The second-generation bodybuilder, 24, told hosts Sophia Stallone, 25, and Sistine Stallone, 23, about how he interacts with the famed film star and ex-California governor, 74.
‘I also have to point out that with my relationship with my dad it took a little while for me and him to get really close,’ Baena said.
The latest: Joseph Baena, 24, chat about his relationship with father Arnold Schwarzenegger, 74, on the Unwaxed podcast Monday, saying they’re ‘very close’ and like to ‘joke about everything’
The Pepperdine University alum said he feels like he can ‘joke around with him and talk about anything.’
Baena, whose mother is Schwarzenegger’s former mistress/housekeeper Mildred Baena, 60, opened up about the earlier dynamics in his relationship with The Terminator star.
‘I grew up with my mom and I was always nervous,’ Baena said, ‘and I didn’t want him to think bad of me and be like, “What the heck is this guy doing? He’s just partying all the time.”‘
He continued: ‘Now it’s like awesome. I’m so close to my dad and we joke about everything.’
The second-generation bodybuilder told hosts Sistine Stallone (L) and Sophia Stallone about how he interacts with the famed film star and ex-California governor
Baena said Schwarzenegger ‘always wants to hear about the drama’ going on his life
The Pepperdine University alum said of his dad that he feels like he can ‘joke around with him and talk about anything.’ Schwarzenegger was snapped in Germany in September
Baena said Schwarzenegger ‘always wants to hear about the drama’ going on his life.
‘He’s like, “Tell me everything, tell me about the drama, tell me about the girls,”‘ said Baena, who works in real estate and has aims on a career in acting.
Baena said that he hasn’t taken his father’s last name because he ‘never had the Schwarzenegger name’ growing up.
‘I think really the thing is that I haven’t focused on changing it,’ Baena said. ‘I’m doing my own thing. I haven’t thought of it that much. I have a last name already. I’m already doing so much and succeeding and moving forward with my goals. That’s the last thing on my mind.’
Baena works in real estate and has aims on a career in acting
Baena said that he hasn’t taken his father’s last name because he ‘never had the Schwarzenegger name’ growing up
The father and son have past been seen enjoying meals, working out together and riding bicycles
The father and son have past been seen enjoying meals, working out together and riding bicycles.
Schwarzenegger in October took to social media to commemorate Baena’s birthday.
‘Happy birthday Joseph!’ he said. ‘I am so proud of you and I love you! You are crushing it in the gym, in your real estate career, and in acting. I know this will be another fantastic year.’
Schwarzenegger is also father to daughters Christina, 30, and Katherine Schwarzenegger, 32, and sons Patrick, 28, and Christopher, 24, with ex-wife Maria Shriver, 66.
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