Arnold Schwarzenegger, who would once paste pictures of bodybuilders like Reg Park, has his posters pasted on his fans’ bedroom walls as an element of inspiration. This, within itself, is what you call a success story. A story of resilience, determination, an urge to reach where your role model is, and working as hard to reach there.

After 7 Mr. Olympia titles and a plethora of Hollywood blockbusters, the former governor of California has certainly made every whitening hair count. So much so that even the gen z kids consider him as their ideal. And among many others, even his long-time friend and co-star, Tom Arnold’s 10-year-old son, finds Schwarzenegger absolutely inspiring.

In a recent exclusive interview with People, Arnold talked at par about his decades-old friend. And among many other things, he acknowledged that his son, Jax Arnold, is a big Schwarzenegger fan and “has an Arnold Schwarzenegger poster” in his bedroom. Furthermore, the 64-year-old also stated that if we keep their 3 decades old friendship aside, the former governor of California is “pretty inspirational.” 

If you did not know about their friendship, do not worry. Here’s everything you need to know.

Everything you need to know about Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Arnold’s friendship

Notably, their friendship started back in the year 1994, when they first met on the set of True Lies. Ever since, the two Arnolds have been reuniting on various occasions and have maintained a beautiful bond. And although their political views clashed, the two have managed to maintain the bond for over 30 years. So much so that the 75-year-old is now an inspiration for not only Arnold but his son as well.

Tom Arnold also said, praising his fellow veteran, that he is “a solid” in Hollywood and has taught him valuable lessons in life. They apparently do a lot of charity work together. It is something The Tom Show comedian has learned from the former bodybuilder. Schwarzenegger is often seen doing a plethora of charity work and believes that one should give as much as one receives.

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All in all, over generations and decades, the two have only solidified their friendship, supporting and celebrating each other in bad and good times. What are your thoughts about the bond between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Arnold? Do let us know in the comments below.