Arnold Schwarzenegger has built a juggernaut with his professionalism and dedication by working hard in his bodybuilding legacy and acting career. He made his dreams a reality and became one of the most recognized figures in America. Known for his spell-binding stunt techniques and acting chops, Schwarzenegger easily sits on top of the cinematic pantheons in the entertainment industry.
The Austria-native star has had a rough childhood and faced many obstacles in his career, but he has consistently pushed himself to become what he is today. In an interview, the former governor of California candidly spoke about the most painful moments and experiences he endured while achieving his goals in life and what he learned from all the hindrances he had faced along the journey to success.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Reflects on His Most Painful Life Experiences
Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the biggest names in American cinema. He started his career as a bodybuilder and steadily rose to superstardom in Hollywood later as an acting genius. The actor has been featured in dozens of multi-genre projects and has successfully showcased his versatility as an A-list performer. Schwarzenegger has built an impressive filmography, which holds several iconic films.
His masculine alpha action stalwart portrayal of the eponymous character in James Cameron’s science fiction action film The Terminator gained him the attention of industry heavyweights, and he has since starred in numerous blockbuster projects.
The 75-year-old actor has never shied away from sharing the most delicate details of his personal and professional life. In an interview, when asked if there is any advice he wishes he had received when he was younger that would have saved him from pain, Arnold Schwarzenegger replied,
“Every pain that I went through was good. We’re going through hardships and everything that you, do people have a problem that they pampered themselves too much, and they’re so worried about, oh I’ve hurt your feelings, oh this would not be good, oh this is uncomfortable, it’s all bogus. We Got to go and face life the way it is. There will be hardships, there will be grief, there will be punishment, there will be pain, there will be a fall down, and there will be victories. We just got to go and take those things because it makes us steel.”
The Terminator 2: Judgment Day star recently released Arnold, a three-part docuseries on Netflix in which he reflected on his abusive childhood, bodybuilding, and acting career, and Mr. Universe fame along with many other different aspects of his life.
A Brief Note on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Documentary
Arnold Schwarzenegger is perhaps the pinnacle of human achievement. He has perfectly lived and embodied the American dream. The actor came to the United States as an immigrant with no privileges, no support. He went on to make phenomenal careers across domains. He became Arguably the most influential and accomplished bodybuilder in human history, and then, he took up acting and rose to be one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He was still not done, and he went on for an amazing stint in politics as the governor of the largest state in the United States, California.
This momentous life deserved a proper documentary which is what we got from Netflix in the form of the three-part docuseries titled Arnold. This iconic project explores all aspects of Mr. Olympias’ life. Right from his difficult yet adventurous childhood to his eventful life in America. It offers a deep insight into the former governor‘s life. A fan favorite, the documentary has captivated the attention of people worldwide, and now fans of Schwarzenegger can get to have an intimate look into their idol’s, long, successful, and influential life.
Arnold is available for streaming on Netflix.
Source: CBS Sunday Morning
