Arnold Schwarzenegger is defending himself after facing criticism for discussing his son Patrick Schwarzenegger's nude scene in "The White Lotus." The "Terminator" actor addressed the controversy surrounding his use of the word "weenie" to describe the scene during a recent appearance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers."
During the interview, Seth Meyers referenced a video where Arnold and Patrick discussed the craft of acting. Meyers pointed out that Arnold had referred to Patrick's "weenie" from "White Lotus," noting that Patrick seemed surprised and even questioned the term on X (formerly Twitter).
Arnold, 77, quickly responded, "Well I do," explaining that the term was commonly used in the 1970s. He recounted his reaction to seeing the scene, saying, "And all of a sudden, I see the weenie. What is going on here? I mean, this is crazy."
He added with a laugh, "Maybe today they call it something else, I don’t know. What do they call it now?" Meyers assured him that the term "still works."
Earlier this month, reports surfaced that Arnold faced backlash for his comments on his son’s scene in Season 3 of the HBO show. In a viral clip, Arnold stated, "I’m watching your show, and I’m watching your butt sticking out there."
In related news, Arnold Schwarzenegger has also revealed that he has never heard of Andrew Tate in a recent interview where he discusses his son's acting career and his mission to combat global warming.
Key Takeaways
- Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his use of the word "weenie" to describe his son's nude scene.
- He claims the term was common in the 1970s.
- The comments sparked controversy and backlash.
- Arnold also stated he's never heard of Andrew Tate.