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There’s “A Small Moment” Patrick Schwarzenegger Wishes He Didn’t Have His Famous Last Name

  • Patrick Schwarzenegger expressed frustration over claims that he secured his role in 'The White Lotus' due to his father's fame, stating, 'I know there are people who’ll say I only got this role because of who my dad is.'
  • In an interview, he emphasized his hard work, mentioning he has taken ten years of acting classes and experienced hundreds of rejections.
  • Patrick noted he had doubts about landing the role in 'The White Lotus' and had to adjust his wedding plans after getting cast.
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger humorously acknowledged Patrick's nude scene on Instagram, saying, 'The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
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Patrick Schwarzenegger Sometimes Wishes He ‘Didn’t Have’ His Last Name Amid Nepo Criticisms: I’ve Had ‘Hundreds of Rejected Auditions,’ Too

"Of course, it’s frustrating and you can get boxed in and you think at that moment, 'I wish I didn’t have my last name,'" the "White Lotus" actor said. "But that’s a small moment."

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There’s “A Small Moment” Patrick Schwarzenegger Wishes He Didn’t Have His Famous Last Name

Arnold Schwarzenegger has five children, including ‘The White Lotus’ star Patrick Schwarzenegger. Learn more about the action star’s family and their lives now.

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Incredible: Man With Extraordinarily Famous Father Thinks He Got Role Based on Talent

Aww, Patrick Schwarzenegger thinks he got the White Lotus role because he took acting classes.

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Patrick Schwarzenegger Says He 'Manifested' Role in 'White Lotus' Despite Nepotism Accusations: 'It's Frustrating'

Patrick Schwarzenegger stepped into his biggest role to date when he was cast as Saxton Ratliff, the product of ridiculously wealthy parents who traveled to Thailand for their daughter’s thesis in season 3 of “White Lotus.” And while he believes he “manifested” what was his “dream goal,” there are plenty who have claimed he got the role due to nepotism alone. “I know there are people who’ll say I only got this role because of who my dad is,” he …

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Patrick Schwarzenegger On Claims ‘White Lotus’ Casting Was Due To Nepotism: “It’s Frustrating”

Patrick Schwarzenegger is one of the breakout stars of The White Lotus Season 3, but he doesn’t want people to think he only got the role because of his famous parents. Schwarzenegger, who plays privileged Saxton Ratliff in the Mike White-created HBO series, is the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver. “I know there […]

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Patrick Schwarzenegger Says ‘It’s Frustrating’ People Think He Got ‘White Lotus’ Role Due to Dad Arnold: ‘I’ve Had 10 Years of Acting Classes’ and ‘Hundreds of Rejected Auditions’

Patrick Schwarzenegger says it's frustrating that people think he landed a role in "The White Lotus" Season 3 because of his dad, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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