Overview

• Arnold Schwarzenegger told Variety he was stunned by Patrick’s full-frontal shot in The White Lotus Season 3 premiere before reminding himself of his own nude roles in Conan and Terminator.
• Patrick Schwarzenegger said choosing nudity was a power move to embody Saxon Ratliff and to assert his acting on its own merits rather than his family name.
• Maria Shriver downplayed any shock, noting she’s seen her son naked since infancy and that her focus was solely on his performance.
• The pair spoke candidly about Hollywood nepotism, with Patrick admitting he once considered an alias and Arnold applauding his son’s work ethic and refusal to leverage family connections.
• Viewers on social media were split over Arnold’s blunt “weenie” comment, with some deeming it awkward dad humor and others calling it creepy.