The new Arnold documentary has taken Netflix by storm.
The new series delves into the life of the bodybuilding star turned Hollywood action hero as well as his unlikely political success.
We also hear about the affair which produced his son, Joseph, whom the star kept “hidden” from his family and the world for 20 years. Ultimately, this ended his 25-year marriage to his wife Maria.
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Speaking of the affair Arnold said: “I’d had failures in the past, but this was like a whole different dimension of failure.”
Happily, he and Maria managed to move past the heartbreak and cooperate in raising their children, and he also now enjoys a close relationship with Joseph.
So here at Daily Star, we have decided to delve a little deeper into Arnold’s past…
Bodybuilding career
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Arnold started off his career as a very successful bodybuilder.
The Hollywood star was in awe of Hercules actor and three-time Mr Universe winner, Reg Park, who inspired him to start pumping iron.
Arnie said: “I would be working out in my house and there was no sound. Nothing.
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“And I could think and concentrate and visualize how I’m going to be a bodybuilding champion, move to America.
“How I’m going to make millions of dollars.”
His relentless drive and striving for perfection saw Arnie win many competitions, including Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia.
Secret love child
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The 75-year-old famously fathered a child with his housekeeper Mildred Baena and she gave birth to their son Joseph in 1997.
The marriage counselor said: “Today Maria wants to be very specific about something.
“Today Maria wants to be very specific about something she wants to know if you’re the father of Joseph.”
Arnold said: “I thought my heart stopped. And then I told the truth. “Yes, Maria. Joseph is my son.” She was obviously crushed by that.”
The star then explained that at first, he presumed that the child belonged to Mildred’s husband Rogelio but things became apparent the older the boy got.
He said: “In the beginning, I really didn’t know, but the older he got, the more it became clear to me.”
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“It was then just a matter of, “How do you keep this quiet?”
When speaking about the affair Arnold described it as his “biggest failure” he said: “, ‘I have caused enough pain for my family, because of my f***-up.
“Everyone had to suffer. Maria had to suffer, the kids had to suffer, Joseph, his mother, everyone.”
“I’m going to have to live with that for the rest of my life.”
Famous actor son
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Arnold’s lovechild Joseph Baena has very clearly followed in his famous father’s footsteps.
He is a bodybuilder, fitness model, actor, and real estate agent.
Baena, 25, had no idea he was the son of The Terminator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, until he was 13 years old.
Speaking of growing up Joseph told Men’s Health: “It was a humble home and we didn’t have much.”
“That’s a huge part of me.
“My mom’s whole side is Guatemalan; we have a lot of Colombian family. Nearly everyone on that side is Latin American.”
Joseph was very interested in bodybuilding when he turned 18 his dad started training with him.
He said: “I was so nervous.
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“I was being observant, trying to see what he was doing and the way he was acting.”
He added: “It took a little bit for me to realize that I don’t have to do what my dad did.
“I don’t have to get into acting or bodybuilding.
“I’m very motivated and driven. I’m happy about my relationship with my dad.
“But I’m more happy that I am finding joy in what I’m doing and that I’m doing exactly what I’ve always dreamed about.”
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