Arnold Schwarzenegger and Son Joseph Baena Enjoying Time in Canada

Arnold Schwarzenegger and his son Joseph Baena are spending some quality time together in Toronto, Canada. The bond between the famous actor and his son, a real estate agent and DJ who looks strikingly similar to a young Arnold, is evident. They both share a passion for exercise and this week, they took to the streets of Toronto, enjoying a bike ride.

Before summer comes to an end, Joseph seized the opportunity to visit his dad, who is in the midst of filming the second season of Netflix’s “Fubar.” The father-son duo looked charming and coordinated in matching blue shirts, dark shorts, and slip-on shoes as they cycled through the city.

While on their visit, Joseph was not alone. His girlfriend, Mel, accompanied him to take in the sights of Toronto. Although she didn’t join the bike ride, Joseph shared a delightful selfie at Niagara Falls with Mel, both smiling happily in ponchos.

Joseph Baena’s life story captured attention over a decade ago when it was revealed that Maria Shriver separated from Arnold Schwarzenegger upon discovering he had fathered a child with their housekeeper, Mildred Baena. Despite the family drama, Arnold has embraced his relationship with Joseph and has been an active figure in his life milestones.

Talking about their evolving relationship, Joseph mentioned in a conversation with the Stallone sisters in 2022 that it took time for him to grow close to his father. “It took a little while for me and him to get really close and just [feel] like I can joke around with him and talk about anything,” he shared.

Arnold’s curiosity about his son’s life is quite endearing. Joseph disclosed that his father has a keen interest in the “drama” of his life, always eager to hear details. “He’s like, ‘Tell me everything, tell me about the drama, tell me about the girls,'” Joseph explained.

One frequently asked question about Joseph is whether he plans to change his last name to Schwarzenegger. Growing up with his mother’s surname, Joseph has pondered the idea but doesn’t see it as a priority. “I never had the Schwarzenegger name. I think really the thing is that I haven’t focused on changing it. I’m doing my own thing. I haven’t thought of it that much,” he remarked. He continued, “I have a last name already. I’m already doing so much and succeeding and moving forward with my goals. That’s the last thing on my mind.”

If Joseph ever did change his last name, it would bring him in name closer to his half-siblings Katherine Schwarzenegger, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Christopher Schwarzenegger. Unfortunately, reports suggest that Joseph’s relationship with his half-siblings is not particularly strong.

In the end, the easy camaraderie between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joseph Baena during their Toronto outing paints a heartwarming picture of a father and son who have worked through challenges to build a meaningful relationship. As they continue to share special moments, such as their recent bike ride, it’s clear that they cherish their time together, no matter what name they go by.

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