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Arnold Schwarzenegger made quite the impression during his first appearance on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, stealing the show with his trademark humor and refreshingly candid responses. Hosted by Andy Cohen, the episode was a delightful mix of laughter and unexpected revelations—perfect for anyone curious about the life of this Hollywood icon.
Engaging in Playful Banter
The fun kicked off with a game called “The Weight is Over,” where Cohen threw some cheeky questions Arnold’s way. But here’s the twist: if Arnold dodged a question, Cohen had to bench press a hefty 145-pound barbell! Talk about raising the stakes.
At first, Arnold played it safe, hesitating to name the least competent politician he’d met. But things took a lively turn when Cohen brought up Arnold’s son, Patrick, and his eyebrow-raising scene in The White Lotus Season 3.
Arnold couldn’t help but joke about Patrick’s bold move, quipping, “He looked at my career and said, ‘Well, it helped daddy, so [I] might as well do it, too.’” While he never found himself in any similarly scandalous scenes, he cheekily reminded Cohen about his own memorable moments in films, particularly in Terminator.
“On Terminator alone, with James Cameron directing, I was walking around there naked. It was one of the great scenes. But it was very cold that day — that night was very cold,” he laughed, perfectly blending humor with a touch of nostalgia.
Reflections on His Career
As the playful exchange continued, Arnold tackled a cheeky question from Cohen about whether he’s a “grower not a shower.” True to form, he replied, “Both,” with a playful nudge at Cohen’s intentions. Although Arnold was there primarily to promote the second season of his Netflix series FUBAR, he also reminisced about his time in the film industry, revealing that not every project was sunshine and rainbows.
When discussing Terminator 2, Arnold candidly shared, “I don’t have a favorite [Arnold Schwarzenegger movie]. Sometimes you have a favorite movie, like, let’s say Terminator 2. But it was miserable to film. I did not have a good time doing that.” In stark contrast, he expressed how much he loved working on FUBAR, stating, “FUBAR, on the other hand, I enjoyed from day one to the last night of filming, even though we did night shooting. It was just so funny with the cast and with a pig on the set.” This highlights how the filmmaking experience can really shape one’s feelings about a project.
A Memorable Television Appearance
As the night went on, it became clear that Arnold’s appearance was not just entertaining but also eye-opening, revealing the many layers of his personality. Watch What Happens Live, airing Sunday through Thursday at 10 p.m. ET, continues to be the go-to platform where celebrities can let their hair down and connect with audiences in an engaging and revealing way. Fans can look forward to more moments like these, where humor and authenticity collide in the exciting world of celebrity interviews.
