Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals his father beat him because he thought he was gay
Arnold Schwarzenegger has revealed that his father beat him when he was younger because he thought he was gay.
The Terminator star – who has previously spoken of his parents attempts to “cure” his homosexuality – says his parents thought there was something “off” with their teenage son due to his “obsession” with male bodybuilders.
A young Arnie used to plaster his walls with posters of his favourite male athletes, leading to extreme measures from his mother and father.
“He ran after me with a belt and beat me,” Schwarzenegger said of his father in an interview with Xposure. “I don’t know if mum thought I was gay, or if she just thought there was something off and thought ‘let’s catch it early.’”
“She asked the doctor, ‘Can you help me? I don’t know if there’s something wrong with my son because his wall is full of naked men. All of Arnold’s friends have pictures of girls above their bed. And Arnold has no girls.’”
Schwarzenegger’s views on same-sex marriage have become more positive over the years. During the debate over religious freedom laws in Indiana last year, he called on his fellow Republicans to evolve their views or risk losing support.
He also issued an epic response to critics of his support of LA Pride and the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage across the US.
After he changed his Facebook profile picture, one fan wrote: “What’s wrong with [you] Arnie? I have to unlike…” The star responded simply with one of his most famous lines: “Hasta la vista”.
However, his support for LGBT rights was mixed during his time in office. Although he vetoed same-sex marriage, he went on to perform two ceremonies. He also signed in the repeal of a “gay cure” initiative.
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9 Comments
Witch
October 04, 07:44ohh, my dad beat me, like the man beat me. that glorious smile on my face when i got the call that he’s dead. one of the happiest day of my life.
Pink Panther
October 04, 08:35Oh wow. He was that terrible?
Witch
October 04, 08:57he was wicked. mom couldn’t do much either, if she did, she’d get her own beating too.
Pink Panther
October 04, 13:00Witch, anytime you feel like sharing that story, to talk about the abuse, remember I’m just an email away.
Deola
October 04, 15:54Always on the job (hunt), this one. ???
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Pink Panther
October 04, 19:18Oh shuttup! ??
ambivalentone
October 04, 08:44??O le to yen?
Di-Navy
October 04, 17:40He might not be wicked per say . He was obviously wallowing in ignorance and needed help .
Edo
October 04, 11:36pele…