Arnold Schwarzenegger is a proud father!
On Tuesday, February 11, the Terminator star shared a picture of him and his son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, posing on the red carpet at the White Lotus season 3 premiere the night before — and even joked about Patrick’s nude scene in the new season!
“I was so pumped to take a break from filming to celebrate @patrickschwarzenegger at the White Lotus Season 3 premiere,” Arnold, 77, captioned a suave red-carpet pic of him and Patrick, 31, in form-fitting suits. Arnold wore black while Patrick opted for a tan color.
Arnold followed up with high praise for his son’s performance in the latest season of the HBO drama, which is set at a fictional hotel resort in Thailand.
“What a show! I could claim to be surprised to find out he has a nude scene, but what can I say – the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Don’t miss it this Sunday – trust me,” the proud dad wrote.
Patrick commented on his father’s post, “❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.” Over on X, Patrick quipped, “Parents 🤦♂️🤦♂️.”
Both of Patrick’s parents, Arnold and Maria Shriver, attended the Monday, February 10, premiere of The White Lotus to support their actor son, however, they posed with Patrick separately on the red carpet.
Patrick was spotted standing alongside his dad for several snaps, followed by several photos with his mom. Shriver, 69, and Patrick also posed for a family photo — sans Arnold — featuring the former couple’s other children, Katherine, 35, and her actor husband, Chris Pratt, daughter Christina, 33, and son Christopher, 27. Patrick’s fiancée, Abby Champion, was also included in the group photo.
Arnold and Shriver finalized their divorce in December 2021 after separating a decade earlier. The pair announced their separation in May 2011 amid reports of infidelity on Arnold’s part. The Kindergarten Cop actor later confirmed that he fathered son Joseph Baena with his family’s former housekeeper, Mildred “Patty” Baena, amid his marriage.
In a May 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Arnold took ownership of the end of his marriage. “It was my f–kup. It was my failure,” he admitted.
The White Lotus debuts on HBO Sunday, February 16, at 9 p.m. ET and will be available to stream via Max.
