Cinema and political icon Arnold Schwarzenegger is once again making headlines with the release of the mini-series titled Arnold on Netflix, which chronicles his life. However, this series sheds light on a dark aspect of his past as allegations of sexual assault by six women resurface from 2003, just as he was emerging as the Governor of California after a successful three-decade-long career in the film industry.
At the time, Schwarzenegger vehemently denied the accusations, but in this new project, he has finally acknowledged the allegations and offered public apologies. He admitted that these incidents occurred during the production of certain films, describing his past actions as inappropriate and acknowledging that he was wrong.
In a recent interview, the iconic actor reflected on his initial response to the accusations and admitted that he was defensive. With hindsight, he now recognizes that the significance of these acts does not depend on their age, whether they happened decades ago during the Muscle Beach era or today. Additionally, Schwarzenegger expressed surprise at the limited impact these incidents had on his political choices. He expected more people to be offended, but the consequences were not as drastic as he had hoped.
In his three-part documentary, he fully opens up about his past and reveals shocking aspects of his life. From the context of his childhood in Austria as the son of a Nazi military officer named Gustav Schwarzenegger, to his accomplishments as a bodybuilder, his political career, and his success in Hollywood during the 80s and 90s. However, he also addresses the scandals that have marked his life, thus confronting the controversial aspects of his journey.
