Arnold Schwarzenegger, in a recent interview, openly discussed his unexpected reaction to seeing his son Patrick Schwarzenegger in a nude scene from season 3 of HBO’s hit show “The White Lotus”. During an interview for Variety alongside his son, the movie legend revealed his initial surprise upon witnessing Patrick’s full exposure on screen. Arnold humorously shared how his thoughts quickly shifted, leading him to reflect on his own extensive history with nudity in his iconic films. This exchange offered a funny yet enlightening look at the similarities in on-screen nudity experiences within the Schwarzenegger family’s acting legacies.
Arnold expressed disbelief when he saw his son Patrick’s full-frontal nude scene on The White Lotus. He exclaimed, “I found myself watching your show and then suddenly, there was your backside. And before I knew it, I saw… well, more than a backside! What in the world is going on here? This is insane. Then I thought to myself, ‘Arnold, this is your own doing after all. You’ve bared it all in ‘Conan’ and ‘Terminator.’ So stop complaining!’ Yet, it was still quite surprising to see you mirroring my actions so closely.
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In Season 3 of “The White Lotus,” Patrick Schwarzenegger portrays Saxon Ratliff, the eldest child of wealthy and troubled characters Timothy (Jason Isaacs) and Victoria (Parker Posey). The initial episode, titled “Same Spirits, New Forms,” introduces Saxon as a sexually aggressive character. He even makes inappropriate remarks about his sister’s looks. A notable scene involves Saxon, who wants to watch pornography and masturbate without his younger brother Lochlan (Sam Nivola) seeing, walking completely nude to the bathroom in their shared hotel room. This moment creates an awkward atmosphere, particularly with a brief glance between the brothers before Saxon shuts the bathroom door. This scene mirrors “The White Lotus”‘s pattern of including full-frontal male nudity in its first episodes of each season.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Own History With On-Screen Nudity
It’s quite amusing that Arnold Schwarzenegger was taken aback by his son Patrick’s on-screen nudity, considering his own extensive history of baring all in Hollywood. During the early stages of his career, Arnold frequently stripped down or wore minimal clothing to showcase his world-renowned physique. Many of his iconic roles were marked by this on-screen nakedness, which almost became a defining aspect of his action hero persona. Movies like “Conan the Barbarian” and “The Terminator” often featured him with minimal costuming, creating a blurred line between his character and his Mr. Universe image. It was in “The Terminator,” however, that he made one of his most memorable nude appearances, a scene that quickly became iconic and set the stage for his willingness to use his physique as a powerful narrative device.
Reflecting on his career, Arnold mused that “Terminator” was an unprecedented achievement for him as he had been working on the “Conan” films, realizing a childhood dream of his. Similarly, you (Patrick) aspired to act because of acting, while I aspired to it after seeing Hercules on the big screen. I began training and made a promise to myself, ‘I will become Mr. Universe, and my fame will lead me to movies.’ The unique aspect of “Terminator” was that it was my first film that didn’t revolve around muscles – instead, it featured me in leather jackets and as a machine. Only the opening scene required me to be bare.
All three seasons of The White Lotus are currently available on Max.
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2025-06-12 13:09