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Fans Are Losing It After Arnold Schwarzenegger's Son Joseph Baena Flexes His Muscles In New Instagram Photos: 'He's The Spitting Image' Of His Dad

April 3, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has achieved a lot over his long career, and now, a lot of focus is on his family.

The actor’s son, Joseph Baena, has been wowing the internet as he follows in his father’s footsteps and wins bodybuilding competitions. Though Joseph doesn’t often get as much attention as the four children he shares with ex-wife Maria Shriver, fans of the former governor are cheering him on, and can’t get over how he’s the “spitting image” of his dad. Read more about his new bodybuilding snaps below.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger's Son, Joseph Baena, Wins Bodybuilding Competition

The Terminator actor is famous for many things, from his acting career to his time as the governor of California. Now, as he's getting older, his children are growing up and making headlines themselves.

 

When many pop culture fans think of Arnold's children, many of them recognize the four he shares with ex-wife, writer Maria Shriver - Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher. However, in 2011, people were shocked when he announced that he had a fifth child, a son, Joseph Baena, whom he had with his longtime housekeeper, Mildred Patricia Baena.

 

Though the incident led to his and Maria's divorce, Arnold maintains a close relationship with all his children, including Joseph. Joseph, who is 28, is now making headlines on his own, as he's followed his father's footsteps and has become a bodybuilder on his way to stardom. This past weekend, he won first place in multiple categories at the NPC Natural Colorado State competition.

Fans Praise Joseph As They Compare Photos Of Him & His Dad

As his wins at the bodybuilding competition started buzzing on social media, various platforms and news outlets began putting his new, muscular photos side-by-side with older photos of the Austrian-American performer, who became an incredibly famous bodybuilder, winning Mr. Universe five times.

 

After looking at the father-son comparison pictures, people began commenting on how much they look alike, as well as how special they find it that the two men can bond over the sport.

 

"The one who looks like him the most," commented an Instagram user, as another wrote that Joseph was "the only child that looks like him."

 

"I wish the other four would acknowledge him and include him," they continued.

 

"He‘s the spitting image of Arnold," added a fan.

 

"This kid is so likable, humble, and I am so happy for him and his legendary father," commented another user.

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Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.