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ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER’S SON JOSEPH BAENA ON HIS DREAM OF BECOMING AN ACTOR LIKE HIS FATHER

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New York, NY – January 27, 2022 – In an exclusive airing on Thursday, INSIDE EDITION speaks with Joseph Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s look-a-like son who is telling all about his dream to follow in his father’s footsteps.

Baena is currently a realtor in Beverly Hills, showing off million-dollar mansions. Despite the famous last name, he doesn’t use it much.  “I like my last name,” Baena tells INSIDE EDITION. “Why change it.”

Baena has a near identical physique to his father. He’s also trying to become an action star, even recreating Terminator 2.

Despite the big shoes to fill, Baena tells INSIDE EDITION, “Literally we have same shoe size. My career path is just my own.”

Baena was forced into the spotlight from the day he was born. In 2011, it was revealed he was the love child of his dad and his housekeeper, Mildred Baena. Not long after, Schwarzenegger’s 25-year marriage to Maria Shriver was over.

“The media… it’s always been in my face. I drown it out like outside noise,” Baena tells INSIDE EDITION.

He credits his mom as his inspiration. “My mom is one of my main motivators. Seeing her and how she works so hard I want to make her proud. Same as my father,” he tells INSIDE EDITION.

The 24-year-old acquired his real estate license to use as a side hustle until his star rises.

INSIDE EDITION joined Baena at the Gold’s Gym in Venice Beach where his dad launched his career.

He says, “So much history. Nothing beats this place because of the energy and community.”

When asked if there’s a chance he and his dad would do a movie together, Baena tells INSIDE EDITION, “He's the boss you have to ask him. He's the boss.”

For INSIDE EDITION’s full report, tune in on Thursday, January 27^th. Check local listings for times and stations in your area.  

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