Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Playful Take on Son Patrick’s ‘White Lotus’ Nude Scene

A Hollywood father-son moment with a touch of humor and a nod to cinematic history.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is embracing his dad-joke era in full force. The legendary action star and former California governor took to Instagram on Tuesday to support his son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, at the highly anticipated White Lotus Season 3 premiere in Hollywood.

Sharing a photo of the two together, the Terminator icon couldn’t resist a playful quip about Patrick’s already much-discussed nude scene in the season’s first episode.

“What a show!” Arnold wrote in the caption. “I could claim to be surprised to find out he has a nude scene, but what can I say—the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”

The comment was a cheeky nod to Arnold’s own history of baring it all on screen, particularly in the time-travel sequences of the Terminator franchise.

Patrick’s Bold Role in The White Lotus

In the third season of Mike White’s acclaimed anthology series, Patrick Schwarzenegger takes on the role of Saxon Ratliff, the arrogant son of a wealthy Southern family. His character makes a striking first impression, engaging in an awkward conversation with his brother Lochlan (played by Sam Nivola) before casually strolling naked to the bathroom—leaving nothing to the imagination.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the premiere, Patrick reflected on his nude scenes throughout the season and admitted to feeling some apprehension about his family tuning in.

With The White Lotus known for its bold storytelling and unfiltered performances, Patrick Schwarzenegger’s role is already generating buzz—and his father’s lighthearted response proves that even Hollywood’s biggest stars can’t resist a classic dad joke.