Arnold Shocked by Son Patrick's 'Weenie' in The White Lotus

In a classic dad moment that’s equal parts awkward and endearing, Hollywood icon Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed he was genuinely surprised—maybe even a little stunned—when he saw his son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, baring all on Season 3 of *The White Lotus*.

“I’m watching your show, and I see you with your butt sticking out there,” the 77-year-old actor recalled during a recent *Actors on Actors* session with his son, as captured in a [Variety](https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1802456954803208415) tweet.

“And I see the weenie, and I said, ‘What is going on here?’ This is crazy! Then I reminded myself, ‘Well, Arnold, hello—you did the same thing in *Conan* and in *Terminator* and all those films. You were naked too, so don’t complain about it.’ But still, it was a bit of a shock to see my son follow in my footsteps that closely.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger jokes about seeing Patrick naked on screen: "I saw your weenie!" #ActorsOnActors https://t.co/blmS1nx28P pic.twitter.com/9L1Lx4trpe

— Variety (@Variety) June 3, 2025

Patrick may have gained wider recognition for his role in Season 3 of *The White Lotus*, but he's been steadily building his acting career over the years. Prior to that, he appeared in the 2022 miniseries *The Staircase* and the 2024 series *American Sports Story*.

When it comes to film roles, one of Patrick’s standout performances came in the 2019 psychological horror flick *Daniel Isn’t Real*. In the movie, he played the chillingly charismatic imaginary friend of a mentally struggling young man portrayed by Miles Robbins. His performance proved that he’s not just the son of a famous action star—he’s carving out his own identity as a capable and compelling actor.

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Arnold first stepped into the spotlight with his role in the 1970 film *Hercules in New York* and went on to become a global sensation thanks to his iconic portrayal of *The Terminator*. Though he hasn’t appeared in a major film since 2019, Schwarzenegger has remained active in the entertainment world, starring in the Netflix series *FUBAR* since 2023. Looking ahead, fans can expect to see him in two upcoming projects: *Kung Fury 2* and *The Man With the Bag*.